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Technical Data Sheet

BRADY XB-400 POLYMER COATED CLOTH

TDS No. XB-400
Effective Date: 21-Feb-2000

Description:
Brady XB-400 is a polymer coated cloth with a matte thermal transfer printable topcoat and a rubber based pressure sensitive adhesive.

XB-400 is a general purpose material for labeling and marking applications requiring a thermal transfer printable surface. XB-400 is a good wire and cable marker material.

XB-400 has good smudge resistance and is resistant to oil, water, and fading. XB-400 has good flexibility for wrapping around curved surfaces.

Recommended ribbon is the Brady Series R4300 black for optimum print performance.


Details:


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
AVERAGE RESULTS
Total ThicknessASTM D 1000
0.0073 inch (0.185 mm)
Adhesion to:
-Stainless Steel


-Polypropylene


-Textured ABS		ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell

20 minute dwell
24 hour dwell
80 oz/inch (88 N/100 mm)
91 oz/inch (100 N/100 mm)

71 oz/inch (78 N/100 mm)
86 oz/inch (94 N/100 mm)

38 oz/inch (42 N/100 mm)
38 oz/inch (42 N/100 mm)
TackASTM D 2979
Polyken™ Probe Tack
(1 second dwell, 1 cm/sec separation)
43.9 oz (1350 g)
Application TemperatureLowest application temperature to stainless steel
40°F (4°C)
Tensile Strength and ElongationASTM D 1000
-Machine direction
-Cross direction
50 lbs/inch (876 N/100 mm), 7%
35 lbs/inch (613 N/100 mm), 18%

The following testing is performed with XB-400 printed with Brady Series R4300 ribbon. All samples were allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to testing. Samples were tested on flat aluminum panels and wrapped around 0.080" OD TFE wires.

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
TEST METHODS
TYPICAL RESULTS
High Service Temperature30 days at 175°F (80°C)Slight topcoat darkening at 80°C
Low Service Temperature30 days at -40°F (-40°C)No visible effect
Humidity Resistance30 days at 100°F (37°C), 95% R.H.No visible effect
UV Light Resistance30 days in UV Sunlighter™ 100No visible effect< /td>
WeatherabilityASTM G 26
30 days in Xenon Arc Weatherometer		No visible effect
Salt Fog ResistanceASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber		No visible effect
Abrasion ResistanceTaber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 250 g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306)Print still legible after 100 cycles
PERFORMANCE PROPERTY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Samples were printed with the R4300 ribbon, laminated to flat aluminum panels and wrapped around 0.080" OD TFE jacketed wire, and allowed to dwell 24 hours prior to test. Testing consisted of 5 cycles of 10 minute immersions in the specified chemicals followed by 30 minute recovery periods. After the final immersion the flat samples were rubbed with cotton swabs. Testing was conducted at room temperature.

SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISUAL CHANGE
CHEMICAL REAGENT
APPEARANCE OF WIRE MARKER
R4300
Methyl Ethyl KetoneSevere unwrap, topcoat dissolvedTopcoat dissolved, print removed when rubbed
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneSevere unwrap, topcoat dissolvedTopcoat dissolved, print removed when rubbed
Isopropyl AlcoholModerate unwrapNo visible effect w/o rub, moderate smear when rubbed
GasolineModerate unwrap, topcoat dissolved, slight discoloringNo visible effect w/o rub, severe print removal when rubbed
JP-8 Jet FuelSlight unwrapNo visible effect w/o rub, slight print smear when rubbed
Mineral SpiritsSlight unwrapNo visible effect w/o rub, slight print smear when rubbed
SAE 20 WT OilNo visible effect to wire wrap, slight material discoloringNo visible effect w/o rub, slight print smear when rubbed
Mil 5606 OilNo visible effect to wire wrap, slight material discoloringNo visible effect w/o rub, slight print smear when rubbed
Rust Veto® 377No visible effect to wire wrap, slight material discoloringNo visible effect w/o rub, moderate print smear when rubbed
Speedi Kut Cutting Oil 332No visible effect to wire wrap, slight material discoloringNo visible effect w/o rub, slight print smear when rubbed
Super Agitene®No visible effectNo visible effect w/o rub, moderate print smear when rubbed
Skydrol® 500B-4Slight unwrap, topcoat and adhesive softenedSevere print fade w/o rub, topcoat and print removed when rubbed
Deionized WaterNo visible effectNo visible effect with or without rub
3% Alconox® DetergentNo visible effectNo visible effect with or without rub
5% Salt Water SolutionNo visible effectNo visible effect with or without rub
10% Sodium Hydroxide SolutionNo visible effectSevere print fade w/o rub, complete print removal when rubbed
10% Sulfuric Acid SolutionNo visible effectNo visible effect with or without rub
Northwoods™ Buzz Saw
Citrus Degreaser		No visible effectNo visible effect w/o rub, severe print smear when rubbed

Product testing, customer feedback, and history of similar products, support a customer performance expectation of at least two years from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is stored in its original packaging in an environment below 80 degrees F and 60% RH . We are confident that our product will perform well beyond this time frame. However, it remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to develop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their actual applications.





Trademarks:
Alconox® is a registered trademark of Alconox Co.
BradyPrinter™ is a trademark of Brady Worldwide, Inc.
Northwoods™ is a trademark of the Superior Chemical Corporation.
Polyken™ is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc.
Rust Veto® is a registered trademark of the E.F. Houghton & Co.
Skydrol® is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
Sunlighter™ is a trademark of the Test Lab Apparatus Company
Super Agitene® is a registered trademark of Graymills Corporation
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (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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