Dead Soft Aluminum Markers, DS
  1. Scope. This specification covers adhesive labels made from embossable dead-soft aluminum. Typical applications include reel inventory markers and labels for fire extinguisher inspection records.
  2. Base Material. The base material shall be a 0.002" thick matte aluminum with a 0.0035" thick, high performance acrylic adhesive. The base material shall be capable of debossing when written on with a ballpoint pen or pencil. The base material shall have a 90 pound polycoated kraft liner with a thickness of 0.007".
  3. UL Listing. The material shall be UL recognized.
  4. Size. The labels shall have the following dimensions: (choose one)
     
    5. Height Width
    3.44" 4.75"
    3.50" 6.00"
    ____ ____ [custom]

 

  1. Chemical Resistance. The material shall have the following resistance to exposure:
     
    2. Chemical Rating
    Mild Acids excellent
    Mild Alkalines & Salt excellent
    Water excellent
    Solvents excellent

 

  1. Adhesive. The adhesive shall be a solvent based acrylic adhesive having the following values (on stainless steel using PSTC #1 at 70ºF and a 24 hour dwell):

    2. Ounces Per Inch of Width

    Application Substrate 10 Min Dwell 72 Hr Dwell
    ABS 56 100
    Polypropylene 12 10
    Stainless Steel 43 90

 

  1. Operating Temperature Range. The markers must be capable of operation within the temperature range of -30ºF to +300ºF with no obvious degradation or signs of wear or peeling/flagging.
  2. Printing. Conventional solvent-based or UV inks shall be used. The printing type style shall be Helvetica or Univers.
  3. Tab. The label shall have a tab along one side of the label having a width of 0.125" so that the liner can be removed easily.
  4. Weathering. The label shall be weathered using ASTM D4329 and UVA 340 lamps. After 5,000 hours of exposure in a QUV weathering deck the label shall remain adhered and readable. Sample of weathered and printed label shall remain on file at label manufacturer and is available for review by the customer.
  5. Installation. The labels shall be applied to a clean, dry surface. Use a 3M Scotchbrite pad (or equivalent) to remove any surface oxidation, dirt or paint chalking from application surface and to rough up the surface. After this treatment the surface shall be cleaned with Surface Prep 77 or equal. Labels shall be applied at temperatures above 45ºF.
  6. Packaging. 25 labels shall be packaged in a polyethylene bag or vacuum formed package. Bags or packages shall be packaged in a corrugated carton. The outside of each box shall be labeled with the bar-code legend sequence, the part number and/or utility code number, description and quantity.
  7. Warranty. The products are to be guaranteed by the vendor to be free of workmanship or material defect. If, during the warranty period, for reasons of workmanship or material defect, the label becomes non-reflective, unreadable, delaminated or exhibits some other condition causing the label to be no longer useful, the vendor shall replace the label at no additional charge.

 

ELECTROMARK'S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. OUR PRODUCT IS SOLD WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY THAT OUR PRODUCT IS GOOD FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. OUR PRODUCTS ARE SOLD WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE USER WILL DETERMINE THEIR ADAPTABILITY FOR HIS INTENDED USES. WE ARE NOT BOUND BY ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE WE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE OUR PRODUCTS.