ComboCal®, MP
  1. Scope. This specification covers ComboCal paper label sheets that are printable on an ink jet or laser printer. Applications include Do-It-Yourself signs, Right-To-Know labels, PCB labels, DOT Shipping labels or pipe markers
  2. Base Material. The base film shall be a 0.0035" thick paper with an ink jet absorbent and laser receptive coating. The base paper shall have a minimum thickness of 0.001" of a water-based, acrylic adhesive and a paper liner. The liner shall be 55# with a thickness of 0.004". The liner shall be a lay-flat type with a tight release. "MP" construction uses a sheet that is best suited for laser printers; ""B""uses a sheet best suited for ink jet printers.
  3. Writable Coating. The base label shall have a writable coating that allows the customer to write his name, account number, address, etc. The coating shall be receptive to marks from a pencil or ballpoint pen.
  4. Polyester Overlamination [optional]. Each package of ComboCal labels shall include precut clear polyester laminate. This polyester laminate shall have a total thickness of 0.002". The polyester laminate shall serve to protect the label from attack by solvents, water and mild acids. It shall be sized to match the die-cut label size.
  5. Preprinted Ink Color & Type: Conventional solvent-based or UV inks shall be used.
  6. Adhesive Performance. The base material shall be a 0.001" thick acrylic adhesive having the following values on 60# paper:


    7. Peel Strength 90º Peel (oz/in)

    20 minutes

    Corrugated Board 25
    Glass 36
    HDPE 23
    LDPE 58

     

    24 hours

    Corrugated Board 25
    Glass 36
    HDPE 23
    LDPE 58
  • Shear (hours, 2 psi @ 72º1
  • Tack (oz/sq in) 44
  1. Chemical Resistance. The material shall have the following resistance to exposure:
     
    2. Chemical Resistance Rating
    Mild Acids excellent
    Mild Alkalines & Salt excellent
    Water excellent
    Solvents excellent

 

  1. Size. The labels shall have the following dimensions: (choose one)

    1" x 3.125"
    2.5" x 4"
    4" x 4"
    3" x 5"
    6" x 6"
    ___  x ___[custom]
     
  2. Packaging. 50 labels shall be packaged in a polyethylene bag or vacuum formed package. Each bag or package shall be identified with the item description, inspector, date, quantity and part number. Bags or packages shall then be packaged in a corrugated carton.
  3. 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. Labels shall adhere well to substrates including polyethylene, glass, steel and recycled corrugated board. Labels shall be applied at temperatures above 35ºF
  4. Warranty. Workmanship and quality shall be such that all lettering is sharp, legible, straight, and aligned properly. Smudges, misalignment, mis-wording, misspelling, crooked letters, incorrect color, incorrect materials, and any other problems that show poor quality and workmanship will give sufficient cause to reject any label. The products are to be guaranteed by the vendor to be free of workmanship or material defect.

 

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.