laminated TZe labels
Durability test data
for Brother
laminated
TZe labels
www.brother.eu
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
0.30
0.60
0.92
1.29
2.69
3.46
1.23
4.31
1.16
4.62
7.48
9.30
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
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.
Strong
Adhesion
Strong Adhesion Tests
Water and Chemical
Resistance Tests
Water
Resistant
Chemical
Resistant
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