Tyvek Tags, TY
  1. Scope. This specification covers Tyvek tags commonly used for lock-out, returned materials or inventory.
  2. Base Material. The base material for the tags shall be made of white spun bonded olefin, such as Tyvek. The thickness of this material shall be 0.005". The tags shall have the following Properties:
     
    3. Tensile Strength (MD) 20#/In
    Elongation at Break (MD) 17%

 

  1. Overlaminating Flap [optional]. The TZ tag shall have [one or two] overlaminating flap[s] made of a 0.002" clear polyester film with a 0.0011" thick solvent-based acrylic adhesive. The flap shall be pressure sealed 1-1/2" to 3" from the top of the tag. The part of the overlaminating flap not pressure sealed shall have a 90 pound white paper liner. The adhesive on the back of the overlaminating flap shall have the following characteristics:
  • Peel Strength (PSTC #1)      3.5 #/in @ 70ºF and a 72 hr dwell
  • Shear Strength (PSTC #7)    15 hours for 1 sq inch of polyester
  • Application Temperature        greater than 35ºF
    The "Ty" Tyvek tag has no flap.
  1. Eyelet (Optional). An eyelet having an inside diameter of 3/16" shall be installed on each tag. The eyelet shall be centered on the width of each tag and the centerline of the hole shall be 0.50" to 1.00" from the top of the tag.
  2. Attachment Techniques (Optional).
  • Ties [optional]. The tags shall be packaged with an equal number of tie wraps. The tie tensile strength shall be at least 50 pounds.
  • 26 gauge tag wire, 12" long.
  1. Ink Color & Printing. The printing type style shall be Clearview, Helvetica or Univers. Colors shall follow ANSI Z535.1-1998 and shall be as follows:
     
    2. Color Pantone #
    Safety Black pro black
    Safety Blue pro blue
    Safety Green 3415C
    Safety Orange 152C
    Safety Purple 513C
    Safety Red 186C
    Safety Yellow 108C

 

  1. Weathering. After 2,000 hours of exposure in a QUV weathering deck the tag shall have no noticeable fading or other damage.
  2. Dimensions. The tags shall have the following dimensions:

    3. _____" x ____"

  3. Packaging. 25 tags shall be banded together and packaged (with 25 ties) in a polyethylene bag or a vacuum-formed package. Bags or packages shall be packaged in a corrugated carton. Each carton shall contain the same tag. The outside of each box shall be labeled with the part number, utility code number, description and quantity. Each carton shall not exceed 50 pounds. A sample tag shall be posted on an outer wall of each carton.
  4. Warranty. Workmanship and quality shall be such that all lettering is sharp, legible, straight, and aligned properly. Smudges, misalignment, miss-wording, misspelling, crooked letters, incorrect color, incorrect materials, and any other problems that show poor quality and workmanship will give cause to reject any tag. 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.