Brother laminated TZe labels User Manual

Durability test data

for Brother

laminated

TZe labels

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Brother laminated TZe labels

have been designed to last,

wherever you use them

Whether you need a professional labelling solution for the office,

industr

y or home, Brother laminated TZe labels have been designed

with you in mind. We’ve thought about exactly when, where and how

you might need to use our labels and put them through a series of

tests which demonstrate how our laminated labels withstand heavy

abrasion, heat, cold, sunshine, water and chemicals.

Brother laminated TZe labels

Why Brother laminated

TZe labels withstand

the test of time

Unlike non-laminated labels, our laminated TZe tape technology applies a layer of

super-clear polyethylene laminate to protect your text.

Brother laminated TZe labels consist of six layers of materials, resulting

in a thin, extremely strong label. Characters are formed with a thermal

transfer ink and sandwiched between two protective layers of PET

(polyethylene film). The result is a virtually indestructible label that can

withstand harsh conditions.

In fact, we are sure about the durability of our laminated labels

because we’ve had them tested to the extreme. The results prove that

Brother laminated TZe labels stay legible and attached, so you can be

confident of a professional quality label that has been designed to last.

The following pages will show you exactly how our labels were tested

to the extreme.

Lamination

pr

ovides an extra

protective overcoat

Protective coating (PET)

Adhesive (acrylic)

Coloured base film (PET)

Adhesive (acrylic)

Backing paper

Lettering

Strong Adhesion Tests

Strong

Adhesion

The chart below details the amount of force needed (measured in Newtons) to remove Brother standard

adhesive labels and Brother strong adhesive labels from the various materials. The higher the value, the

stronger the tape was affixed to the material. As this test shows, when used on textured surfaces

Brother strong adhesive labels maintained three times the adhesive strength of Brother standard

adhesive labels on average. Brother strong adhesive labels have been specially developed to adhere to

both smooth and textured surfaces, and on more demanding materials.

Strong Adhesion Tests

Strong

Adhesion

Results in Newtons for 12mm width tape

Polyethylene (PE)Polypropylene (PP)Acrylic (AC)Polyethylene

Terephthalate (PET)

Polyamide (PA)Stainless

Steel (SUS 304)

Standard adhesive TZe tapeStrong adhesive TZe tape

Strong adhesion tests were conducted in two stages:

Stage 1:Adhesion to smooth and textured surfaces test

Stage 2: Adhesion to various diameter curved surfaces test

STAGE 1

Adhesion to smooth and textured surfaces test procedure

To test the adhesive strength of Brother laminated T

Ze labels, Brother standard adhesive and strong

adhesive laminated TZe labels were affixed to a variety of materials at room temperature and left for 30

days. After this period, adhesive strength was tested by measuring the force needed to remove the

labels at an angle of 180 degrees.

The testing method complies with Japanese Standard JIS Z 0237 (2009) testing.

Test Results

4.31

3.46

2.69

1.29

0.30

0.60

0.92

1.23

9.30

7.48

4.62

1.16

Strong Adhesion Tests

Strong

Adhesion

Adhesion to various diameter curved surfaces test procedure

Standard TZe tape

Strong adhesive TZe tape

Flexible ID TZe tape

CURVED SURFACEWRAPPEDFLAGGED

Ø50mm

glass beaker

Ø25mm

glass beaker

Ø6mm

PVC cable

Ø3mm

Polypropylene

tube

Ø3mm

Polypropylene

tube

No peeling of label observed

Some peeling of label observed

Label peeled off completely

STAGE 2

To test the adhesive strength of Brother laminated T

Ze labels, Brother standard adhesive, strong

adhesive and flexible ID laminated TZe labels were affixed to a variety of materials at room temperature

and left for 14 days. After this period, the labels were visually inspected to note any peeling from the

materials they were attached to.

Test Results

The table below explains that Brother standard adhesive, strong adhesive and flexible ID laminated TZe

labels showed no signs of peeling from the materials of 6mm or higher diameter. However, when the

labels were wrapped or applied as a flag to the 3mm diameter material, the standard adhesive and

strong adhesive laminated labels either showed signs of peeling or fell off completely. Only the Brother

flexible ID labels showed no peeling.

Brother flexible ID labels have been developed for flagging and wrapping around wires, cables, pipes

and tubes with a minimum diameter of 3mm, and should be used to ensure your labels stay affixed.

Brother self-laminating labels have the exact same properties as Brother flexible ID labels and can

therefore also be safely used for wrapping around cables. Brother strong adhesive labels should be

used for applying to the surfaces of larger diameter curved surfaces.

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Strong

Adhesion

Strong Adhesion Tests

Water and Chemical

Resistance Tests

Water

Resistant

Chemical

Resistant