Technical Data Sheet
BRADY B-342 PERMASLEEVE MARKER
TDS No. B-342
Effective Date: 03/27/2019
Description:
GENERAL
Print Technology: Thermal transfer and dot matrix
Material Type: Irradiated polyolefin heat shrink tubing (3:1 shrink ratio)
APPLICATIONS
Wire identification and insulation purposes
RECOMMENDED RIBBONS
Brady Series R6600 for thermal transfer printing best smear and chemical resistance
Brady Series R4300 for thermal transfer printing general purpose ribbon
Brady Series R4502S for thermal transfer printing silver on dark colored markers
Brady Series R6700 for thermal transfer printing white on dark colored markers
Brady Series R5000 for dot matrix printing
REGULATORY/AGENCY APPROVALS
UL: B-342 is a UL Recognized Component to UL224 Extruded Insulated Tubing. See UL file E333786 for specific details. UL
information can be accessed on line at UL.com
. Search in Certifications
area.
For information on the Weee-RoHS compliance status for a Brady Product go to one of the following websites:
In Canada: www.bradycanada.ca/weee-rohs
In Europe: www.bradyeurope.com/rohs
In Japan: www.brady.co.jp/products/labelsuse/rohs
All other regions: www.bradyid.com/weee-rohs
SPECIAL FEATURES
B-342 PermaSleeve
TM
Markers meet the material and physical property requirements of SAE AS23053/5 (Class 1) for Insulation
Sleeving and SAE AS-81531 for Marking of Electrical Insulating Materials when printed with the Brady Series R6600,R4300,
R4502S, R6700 Series thermal transfer ribbons, R5000 Series dot matrix ribbon, and with laser marking.
The operating temperature range is -55°C (-67°F) to +135°C (+275°F).
B-342 is available in white, yellow, black, red, orange, green, blue, violet, pink, gray, and brown.
B-342 can also be printed using laser marking method. Laser marking has very good environmental, abrasion, and chemical
resistance.
Details: