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3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Material 7246, Matte White Polyester, 6 in x 1668 ft, 1 Roll/Case
- Part Number 7246
- 3M ID 7010295703
- UPC 00076308986773
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- White matte topcoat provides better protection against abrasion
- TT3 matte topcoat provides image protection for most applications without a protective overlaminate
- Topcoat offers excellent chemical resistance including brake fluid
- Variety of liners include polycoated, clay coated and supercalendered kraft, clear polyester film
- Versions are available with pre-applied 3M adhesive
- Liner assures consistent die cutting
3M™ Thermal Transfer Polyester Label Material 7246 offers supreme image durability in harsh environments. The polyester label stock utilizes 3M™ Adhesive 350, which is designed to permanently bond to high and low surface energy plastics, textured and contoured surfaces, powder coatings and slightly oily metals.
Excellent for Custom Label Design
A premium selection of facestocks and liners, our 3M™ Films & Liners Label Materials are engineered to meet the most specific requirements in challenging label applications. Topcoated facestocks are available in acetate, polyester, vinyl, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyolefin and semi-rigid vinyl and nonwoven material for just the right blend of tensile strength and conformability. Polyester film liners are available with silicone release coating on one or two sides to resist wrinkling and edge curling, and a range of kraft liners includes polycoated, clay coated and supercalendered for processing such as high-speed die cutting and matrix stripping.
Recommended Applications
- Graphics inspection of backlit panels
- Wide web lamination
- Overlaminates with 3M™ Printable Tapes
- Chart tape applications
- Domed decal molding
- Identification labels for automotive, electronics and other durable goods
- Asset labels and rating plates requiring unique adhesives for specific performance requirements
- Sub-surface graphics printing
- High-temperature applications
3M™ Films & Liners Label Materials are suitable for flexographic or screen print processes as well as thermal transfer, digital print, inkjet, laser and dot matrix printing methods.
About 3M Adhesives and 3M Films and Liners
Several 3M™ Films & Liners Label Materials are available with 3M adhesives pre-applied for effectiveness and cost efficiency in specific applications. Adhesives include:
- 3M™ High Temperature Acrylic Adhesive 100 is designed for exceptional shear values at elevated temperatures, and can withstand exposure to 450°F (232°C) for short periods.
- 3M™ High Performance Permanent Tackified Acrylic Adhesive P1480 is formulated for acid resistance and adhesion to polyolefins, and meets the demanding requirements of most battery label specifications.
- 3M™ Adhesive 400 is a medium-firm pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive system which delivers a consistently strong bond across a range of dissimilar materials including metals, glass, wood, papers, paints, and many plastics.
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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.
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For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.
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.
