3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Material FM042 has a clear PET facestock with P1212 adhesive and a 50# SC liner.
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.
Recommended Applications
Performance Label Materials
3M is the Premier Durable Label solution provider globally in the Industry today. 3M materials and services will enable you and your customers to present the best images, products, and quality as we solve marketplace solutions from design to production. We do this by partnering with industry leaders to deliver the best possible technology for innovative solutions regardless of your print method, substrates, and ink systems.
| Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 0.9 mil |
| Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.02 mm |
| Backing Material | Polyester |
| Backing Thickness (Imperial) | 2 mil |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Face Side Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 0.9 mil |
| Face Side Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.023 mm |
| Face Side Adhesive Type | P1212 Permanent |
| Facestock Color | Clear |
| Facestock Material | Polyester |
| Facestock Thickness | 2 mil |
| Facestock Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm |
| Industries | Automotive, Consumer Goods, Packaging, General Industrial, Medical, Converter Solutions, Electronics, Military & Government, Specialty Vehicle, Transportation |
| Label Form | Roll |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 125 ℃ |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 257 ℉ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -28.89 ℃ |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -20 ℉ |
| Nominal Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 0.9 mil |
| Primary Liner | 50# Super Calendered Kraft |
| Primary Liner Color | Brown |
| Primary Liner Thickness (Imperial) | 3.2 mil |
| Primary Liner Thickness (Metric) | 0.08 mm |
| Printing Method | Thermal Transfer, Flexo |
| Product Color | Transparent |
| Product Type | Label |
| Removability | Not Removable |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Surface Finish | Glossy |
| Tape Thickness (Imperial) | 2.9 mil |
| Topcoat | TC |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 54 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 1371.6 mm |
Other
(PDF, 83KB)
Ask a 3M Expert
Thank you for your interest in 3M Industrial Adhesive & Tape solutions. A 3M Converter Markets Representative or a 3M Preferred Converter will contact you by phone or email.
Your form was submitted successfully.
An error has occurred while submitting. Please try again later...
3M industrial and occupational products are intended, labeled, and packaged for sale to trained industrial and occupational customers for workplace use. Unless specifically stated otherwise on the applicable product packaging or literature, these products are not intended, labeled, or packaged for sale to or use by consumers (e.g., for home, personal, primary or secondary school, recreational/sporting, or other uses not described in the applicable product packaging or literature), and must be selected and used in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., U.S. OSHA, ANSI), as well as all product literature, user instructions, warnings, and other limitations, and the user must take any action required under any recall, field action, or other product use notice. Misuse of 3M industrial and occupational products may result in injury, sickness, death, or property damage. For help with product selection and use, consult your on-site safety professional, industrial hygienist, or other subject matter expert.
3M™ Clear Polyester Durable Label Material FM042