Thermogard Pressure Sensitive Labels

Thermogard™ Labels

The THERMOGARD™ pressure sensitive label products provide your customers with a spectrum of materials offering a variety of cost/benefit tradeoffs to solve their high temperature labeling requirements economically. All THERMOGARD™ pressure sensitive label products are thermal transfer printable. This overview highlights the main characteristics of a sampling of products. Please contact our sales department for a complete product catalog.

POLYESTER

XF-446 Static dissipative white, opaque top coat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 2 mil film and 1 mil adhesive; High temperature polyester film; Withstand temperatures up to 400°F. Check for automatic print/apply.

XF-448 White, opaque topcoat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 2 mil film and 5 mil adhesive; Withstand temperatures up to 300°F. Designed for greasy, dirty surfaces

XF-451 White, opaque topcoat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 4 mil film and 5 mil adhesive; Withstand temperatures up to 300°F. Designed for porous metal castings, name and rating plates for auto and aerospace industries.

POLYMERIC/PEN

XF-540 White, opaque top coat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 2 mil film and adhesive; PEN film; May be suitable for automatic print/apply, but extensive testing is MANDATORY; Withstand temperatures up to 450°F. Much better than normal PET polyester.

MODIFIED POLYIMIDE LABEL MATERIAL(PEI, or polyetherimide)

XF-558 White, opaque top coat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 2 mil film and adhesive; Modified Polyimide (PEI) film; Stiff enough for automatic print/apply; Withstand temperatures up to 600°F. MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE than Kapton^®.

1 Mil COLOR POLYIMIDE LABEL MATERIAL (Kapton^®)

The chemical and thermal resistance of POLYONICS’ 1 mil colored polyimide products give the highest PCS and first read rates, and are abrasion and chemical resistant, and withstand temperatures up to 550°F (287°C). Acrylic adhesives are used unless otherwise noted. Lower cost than 2 mil Kapton^® base film materials. May be used with “pick and place” application systems; not recommended for standard automatic print/apply.

XF-500 (Semi gloss-Yellow) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-503 (Semi gloss- Orange) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-504 (Semi gloss-Blue) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-505 (Semi gloss-Green) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-506 (Semi gloss-Purple) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-508 (Semi gloss-Pink) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-509 (Matte black PI) is a special 1 mil, matte black polyimide film, and is designed for thermal transfer printing with white resin based ribbons.

1 MIL Base Polyimide Label film, coated with opaque, white topcoat: Thermal transfer printable

In all cases listed below, the chemical and thermal resistance of POLYONICS’ polyimide products give the highest PCS and first read rates, are abrasion and chemical resistant, and withstand temperatures up to 1,000°F (538°C). Acrylic adhesives are used unless otherwise noted. Lower cost than 2 mil Kapton^® base film materials. May be used with “pick and place” application systems; not recommended for standard automatic print/apply.

XF-561 (Semi gloss) Same performance characteristics as above, but with added benefit of static dissipation. <25-volts/sq. in. when peeled from release liner.

XF-581 (Semi gloss) Thinner label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-583 (Matte) Thinner label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-597 (High Gloss) Thinner label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-781 (Semi gloss) Thinner label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Static dissipative label stock; < 25 volts/sq. in. when peeled from the release liner.

2 Mil COLOR POLYIMIDE LABEL MATERIAL (Kapton^®)

the chemical and thermal resistance of POLYONICS’ 2 mil colored polyimide products give the highest PCS and first read rates, are abrasion and chemical resistant, and withstand temperatures up to 550°F (287°C). Acrylic adhesives are used unless otherwise noted.

XF-520 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-522 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-523 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-524 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-525 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-526 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

2-mil base film, opaque polyimide labels, white topcoat: Thermal transfer printable

XF-555, XF-557, XF-565 Most widely used 2 mil products.

XF-546 (Silicone adhesive). HIGHEST TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE AVAILABLE

XF-562 Static Dissipative. Surface resistivity 10^6 ohms; <25 volts/in when peeled from release liner

XF-582 (Semi gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-584 (Matte) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-587 (Semi gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. Slightly more aggressive adhesive than the XF-582.

XF-588 (Semi gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. 2 mil material with 1 mil adhesive for applications where profile is an issue.

XF-589 (Semi gloss) 2 mil silicone adhesive for long term temperature exposure; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-592 (Semi gloss) Aggressive adhesive, designed for rough surfaces; compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-596 (High gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons.

XF-782 (Semi gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. Static dissipative label stock; < 25 volts/sq. in. when peeled from the release liner.

2 mil polyimide label, base film, opaque non-white topcoat: Thermal transfer printable

XF-541 Pale yellow, opaque coat; Color matches tan labels in use by many companies; Thermal transfer, Dot matrix impact, Laser (toner), and Ink jet printable.

XF-552 Yellow, opaque film; Color matched to laminated Kapton^® labels.

Kapton^® is DUPONT’S trade name for its polyimide film.

OPTIONS: Liner: 50# SCK paper; 55# Glassine; 1.5 mil PET for clean room applications; Silicone free release liners.

Colored versions of many polyimide label materials are available. To see more details click on Custom Colored Polyimide Labels

WARRANTY

POLYONICS’ products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for themselves their adaptability to their intended uses. POLYONICS warrants to the buyer that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to POLYONICS’ satisfaction to have been defective, provided that the Buyer has complied with the handling, storage and shelf life requirements as specified by Polyonics in applicable materials specifications.

The above warranties extend solely to Buyer and all warranty claims must be made by the Buyer. Rework or replacement shall neither extend nor decrease the original warranty period. The term of all warranty periods shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the original shipment.

THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUUORY OF OTHERWISE. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTLY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. POLYONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE EITHER IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR FROM DELAY IN THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCTS UNDER THE ABOVE WARRNANTY.

	Thermogard™ Labels The THERMOGARD™ pressure sensitive label products provide your customers with a spectrum of materials offering a variety of cost/benefit tradeoffs to solve their high temperature labeling requirements economically. All THERMOGARD™ pressure sensitive label products are thermal transfer printable. This overview highlights the main characteristics of a sampling of products. Please contact our sales department for a complete product catalog. POLYESTER XF-446 Static dissipative white, opaque top coat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 2 mil film and 1 mil adhesive; High temperature polyester film; Withstand temperatures up to 400°F. Check for automatic print/apply. XF-448 White, opaque topcoat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 2 mil film and 5 mil adhesive; Withstand temperatures up to 300°F. Designed for greasy, dirty surfaces XF-451 White, opaque topcoat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 4 mil film and 5 mil adhesive; Withstand temperatures up to 300°F. Designed for porous metal castings, name and rating plates for auto and aerospace industries. POLYMERIC/PEN XF-540 White, opaque top coat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 2 mil film and adhesive; PEN film; May be suitable for automatic print/apply, but extensive testing is MANDATORY; Withstand temperatures up to 450°F. Much better than normal PET polyester. MODIFIED POLYIMIDE LABEL MATERIAL(PEI, or polyetherimide) XF-558 White, opaque top coat; Chemical and abrasion resistant; High PCS and first read rate; Withstand manufacturing processes; 2 mil film and adhesive; Modified Polyimide (PEI) film; Stiff enough for automatic print/apply; Withstand temperatures up to 600°F. MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE than Kapton^®. 1 Mil COLOR POLYIMIDE LABEL MATERIAL (Kapton^®) The chemical and thermal resistance of POLYONICS’ 1 mil colored polyimide products give the highest PCS and first read rates, and are abrasion and chemical resistant, and withstand temperatures up to 550°F (287°C). Acrylic adhesives are used unless otherwise noted. Lower cost than 2 mil Kapton^® base film materials. May be used with “pick and place” application systems; not recommended for standard automatic print/apply. XF-500 (Semi gloss-Yellow) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-503 (Semi gloss- Orange) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-504 (Semi gloss-Blue) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-505 (Semi gloss-Green) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-506 (Semi gloss-Purple) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-508 (Semi gloss-Pink) Thinner, color coded label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-509 (Matte black PI) is a special 1 mil, matte black polyimide film, and is designed for thermal transfer printing with white resin based ribbons. 1 MIL Base Polyimide Label film, coated with opaque, white topcoat: Thermal transfer printable In all cases listed below, the chemical and thermal resistance of POLYONICS’ polyimide products give the highest PCS and first read rates, are abrasion and chemical resistant, and withstand temperatures up to 1,000°F (538°C). Acrylic adhesives are used unless otherwise noted. Lower cost than 2 mil Kapton^® base film materials. May be used with “pick and place” application systems; not recommended for standard automatic print/apply. XF-561 (Semi gloss) Same performance characteristics as above, but with added benefit of *static dissipation. <25-volts/sq. in.* when peeled from release liner. XF-581 (Semi gloss) Thinner label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-583 (Matte) Thinner label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-597 (High Gloss) Thinner label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Designed for lead free applications; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-781 (Semi gloss) Thinner label for screening process and/or reduced costs. Not recommended for automatic print/apply due to thinner material. Static dissipative label stock; < 25 volts/sq. in. when peeled from the release liner. 2 Mil COLOR POLYIMIDE LABEL MATERIAL (Kapton^®) the chemical and thermal resistance of POLYONICS’ 2 mil colored polyimide products give the highest PCS and first read rates, are abrasion and chemical resistant, and withstand temperatures up to 550°F (287°C). Acrylic adhesives are used unless otherwise noted. XF-520 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-522 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-523 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-524 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-525 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-526 (Semi gloss) Color coded; Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. 2-mil base film, opaque polyimide labels, white topcoat: Thermal transfer printable In all cases listed below, the chemical and thermal resistance of POLYONICS’ polyimide products give the highest PCS and first read rates, are abrasion and chemical resistant, and withstand temperatures up to 1,000°F (538°C). Acrylic adhesives are used unless otherwise noted. XF-555, XF-557, XF-565 Most widely used 2 mil products. XF-546 (Silicone adhesive). HIGHEST TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE AVAILABLE XF-562 Static Dissipative. Surface resistivity 10^6 ohms; <25 volts/in when peeled from release liner XF-582 (Semi gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-584 (Matte) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-587 (Semi gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. Slightly more aggressive adhesive than the XF-582. XF-588 (Semi gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. 2 mil material with 1 mil adhesive for applications where profile is an issue. XF-589 (Semi gloss) 2 mil silicone adhesive for long term temperature exposure; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-592 (Semi gloss) Aggressive adhesive, designed for rough surfaces; compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-596 (High gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. XF-782 (Semi gloss) Designed for lead free applications; lower cost, compatible with a wide range of ribbons. *Static* dissipative label stock; < 25 volts/sq. in. when peeled from the release liner. 2 mil polyimide label, base film, opaque non-white topcoat: Thermal transfer printable In all cases listed below, the chemical and thermal resistance of POLYONICS’ polyimide products give the highest PCS and first read rates, are abrasion and chemical resistant, and withstand temperatures up to 1,000°F (538°C). Acrylic adhesives are used unless otherwise noted. XF-541 Pale yellow, opaque coat; Color matches tan labels in use by many companies; Thermal transfer, Dot matrix impact, Laser (toner), and Ink jet printable. XF-552 Yellow, opaque film; Color matched to laminated Kapton^® labels. Kapton^® is DUPONT’S trade name for its polyimide film. OPTIONS: Liner: 50# SCK paper; 55# Glassine; 1.5 mil PET for clean room applications; Silicone free release liners. Colored versions of many polyimide label materials are available. To see more details click on Custom Colored Polyimide Labels WARRANTY POLYONICS’ products are sold with the understanding that the buyer will test them in actual use and determine for themselves their adaptability to their intended uses. POLYONICS warrants to the buyer that its products are free from defects in material and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to replacement of the product shown to POLYONICS’ satisfaction to have been defective, provided that the Buyer has complied with the handling, storage and shelf life requirements as specified by Polyonics in applicable materials specifications. The above warranties extend solely to Buyer and all warranty claims must be made by the Buyer. Rework or replacement shall neither extend nor decrease the original warranty period. The term of all warranty periods shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the original shipment. THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUUORY OF OTHERWISE. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTLY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. POLYONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE EITHER IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR FROM DELAY IN THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCTS UNDER THE ABOVE WARRNANTY.
Polyonics, Inc. 867 Rte. 12 Westmoreland, NH 03467-4740 Tel: 603.352.1415 Fax: 603.352.1936 Email: info@polyonics.com