Brady Material B417 Technical Data Sheet


	Technical Data Sheet

BRADY B-417 STAINLESS STEEL UTILITY TAG

TDS No. B-417

Effective Date: 29-Sep-1998

Description:

Brady B-417 is a high performance tag comprised of a stainless steel panel and a polyester label with protected graphics. It is available in various sizes.

Details:

Use:
Brady B-417 tags are designed for use in the Utility industry and other harsh environments.

Substrate Type:
Polyester label, with a choice of Tedlar® or polyester overlaminate, applied to a stainless steel panel.

Standard Material Colors:
White and yellow

Standard Legend Colors:
Black, red, blue, green, yellow, and custom colors

Thickness (PSTC-33):
Label: 0.009 in. (0.23 mm)
Stainless steel tag: 0.018 in. (0.46 mm) or 0.015 in. (0.38 mm)
Stainless steel tag with label: 0.027 in. (0.69 mm)

BRADY B-417 WITH TEDLAR® OVERLAMINATE

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-17 wheels, 1000 g weights
Overlaminate withstands up to 800 cycles.

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 260°F (-40°C to 127°C)

Average Outdoor Durability:
3-5 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure and climatic conditions.)

Chemical Resistance:

REAGENT	7 DAY IMMERSION	DIP TEST	RUB TEST
30% Sulfuric Acid	F	F	NE
10% Sulfuric Acid	F	F	NE
30% HCI	F	F	NE
10% HCI	F	F	NE
50% NaOH	F	F	NE
10% NaOH	F	F	NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone	F	F	NE
Acetone	F	F	NE
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	F	F	NE
Methanol	NE	NE	NE
IPA (Isopropanol)	F	NE	NE
ASTM #3 Oil	NE	NE	NE
SAE 20 Oil	NE	NE	NE
Alconox®	NE	NE	NE
Toluene	F	F	NE
Mineral Spirits	NE	NE	NE
Glacial Acetic Acid	F	F	NE
5% Acetic Acid	NE	NE	NE
Diesel Fuel	NE	NE	NE
Heptane	NE	NE	NE
Cellosolve Acetate	F	F	NE
Conc. Ammonia	NE	NE	NE
10% Ammonia	NE	NE	NE
Turpentine	F	NE	NE
Kerosene	F	NE	NE
Water	NE	NE	NE
Gasoline	F	NE	NE

NE = No Effect
NT = Not Tested
F = Failed (affected Sample)

7 Day Immersion: Immersed in reagent for 7 days.
Dip Test: Five 10 minute dips in reagent with 30 minute recovery.
Rub Test: Rubbed sample for 1 minute with swab soaked in reagent.

BRADY B-417 WITH POLYESTER OVERLAMINATE

Abrasion Resistance (Method 5306 of U.S. Federal Test Method Std. No. 191A):
CS-17 wheels, 1000 g weights
Overlaminate withstands up to 1000 cycles.

Service Temperature:
-40°F to 293°F (-40°C to 145°C)

Average Outdoor Durability:
2-3 years (Average expected outdoor life of product will depend on user definition of failure and climatic conditions.)

Chemical Resistance:

REAGENT	7 DAY IMMERSION	DIP TEST	RUB TEST
30% Sulfuric Acid	F	F	NE
10% Sulfuric Acid	F	F	NE
30% HCI	F	F	NE
10% HCI	F	F	NE
50% NaOH	F	F	NE
10% NaOH	F	F	NE
Methyl Ethyl Ketone	F	F	NE
Acetone	F	F	NE
1,1,1-Trichloroethane	F	F	NE
Methanol	NE	NE	NE
IPA (Isopropanol)	F	NE	NE
ASTM #3 Oil	NE	NE	NE
SAE 20 Oil	NE	NE	NE
Alconox®	NE	NE	NE
Toluene	F	F	NE
Mineral Spirits	NE	NE	NE
Glacial Acetic Acid	F	F	NE
5% Acetic Acid	NE	NE	NE
Diesel Fuel	NE	NE	NE
Heptane	NE	NE	NE
Cellosolve Acetate	F	F	NE
Conc. Ammonia	NE	NE	NE
10% Ammonia	NE	NE	NE
Turpentine	F	NE	NE
Kerosene	F	NE	NE
Water	NE	NE	NE
Gasoline	F	NE	NE

Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
Signmark® is a registered trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Tedlar® is a registered trademark of Du Pont de Nemours, E.I. and Company.
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.)
PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.)
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional
Units

Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes.
Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not be relied upon by Brady customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criteria for specific product applications should contact Brady for further information.

Product compliance information is based upon information provided by suppliers of the raw materials used by Brady to manufacture this product or based on results of testing using recognized analytical methods performed by a third party, independent laboratory. As such, Brady makes no independent representations or warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information.

WARRANTY
Brady products are sold with the understanding that the buyers will test them in actual use and determine for themselves their adaptability to their intended uses. Brady warrants to the buyers that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to Brady's satisfaction to have been defective at the time Brady sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyers. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other obligations or liability on Brady's part. Under no circumstances will Brady be liable for any loss, damage, expense, or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection with the use, or inability to use, Brady's products.

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BRADY B-417 STAINLESS STEEL UTILITY TAG