3M™ Thermal Transfer Polyester Label Material 7872 is a gloss polyester label material that offers premium durability and moisture resistance. This label product utilizes 3M™ High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 350, it offers excellent chemical resistance and holding strength even at high temperatures.
With a variety of label materials, users can find the product that suits their application needs. From barcode labels and rating plates, to nameplates and durable goods; our 3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials rise to the challenge.
3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Materials are made of a durable high performance material that offers thermal stability and moisture resistance. The topcoat is designed for use with a wide variety of inks; and the high-performance adhesive offers excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates.
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| Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 1.8 mil |
| Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm |
| Adhesive Type | Solvent Acrylic |
| Backing Material | Polyester |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 2 mil |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Face Side Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 1.8 mil |
| Face Side Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm |
| Face Side Adhesive Type | 350 High Holding Acrylic |
| Facestock Color | Platinum |
| Facestock Material | Polyester |
| Facestock Thickness | 2 mil |
| Facestock Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm |
| Industries | Converter Solutions, Military & Government, Packaging, Electronics, Consumer Goods, General Industrial, Medical, Specialty Vehicle, Automotive, Transportation |
| Label Form | Roll |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 150.56 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 300 ℉, 303 ℉ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -40 ℃ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -40 ℉ |
| Nominal Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 1.8 mil |
| Primary Liner | 55# Densified Kraft |
| Primary Liner Color | Brown |
| Primary Liner Thickness (Imperial) | 3.2 mil |
| Primary Liner Thickness (Metric) | 0.08 mm |
| Printing Method | Thermal Transfer, Flexo, UV Inkjet |
| Product Color | Platinum |
| Product Type | Label |
| Removability | Not Removable |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Surface Finish | Matte |
| Tape Thickness (Imperial) | 3.8 mil |
| Topcoat | TC |
| Units per Case | 1.0 |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 1668 ft |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 508.4 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 6 in, 54 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 1.37 mm, 152.4 mm, 1371.6 m |
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3M™ Thermal Transfer Polyester Label Material 7872