XF-550

THERMOGARD™ WHITE POLYIMIDE LABEL STOCK for 600dpi PRINTING

Technical Data Sheet

POLYONICS, INC.

POLYONICS XF-550 THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTABLE WHITE POLYIMIDE LABEL STOCK

Description: Polyonics XF-550 is a glossy, white opaque polyimide label material with a permanent pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive and a clear topcoat specifically designed for thermal transfer printing at print densities of 600 dpi.

Polyonics XF-550 polyimide label material is designed for barcode or alphanumeric identification of printed circuit boards, or related electronic components. It is the ideal polyimide (or kapton) label to withstand mixed circuit board processes, on either the top or bottom side of the board. It has excellent resistance to harsh fluxes, cleaners, saponifiers, and wave solder environments, and resists all commonly employed methods of cleaning. XF 550 polyimide labels are one of several polyimide label materials available. Click on Polyimide and Kapton Label Products.

When used with the proper ribbon, XF 550 polyimide labels pass MIL-STD-202F method 215J. The printed polyimide label resists smearing, even when the board and label are directly removed from a reflow or wave solder environment. For a list of recommended thermal transfer ribbons see Thermal Transfer Ribbons for Polyimide Labels.

Colored versions of XF-550 polyimide label material are available. To see more details click on Custom Colored Polyimide Labels

The choice of thermal transfer printer can make a real difference as well on the overall polyimide label performance. Our materials can be used with most industrial thermal transfer printers, such as Zebra, Intermec, Sato, Printronix, NEC, Datamax, and Brady label printers, for harsh environment bar code label printing with a wide variety of thermal transfer ribbons.

XF-550 polyimide labels are also suitable for use in ISO clean-room applications, when used with a film liner instead of a paper liner. Contact Polyimide Labels for Clean Rooms for further information.

For additional literature or FREE SAMPLES please visit Polyimide Label Samples.

Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not be relied upon by Polyonics customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance criteria. All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification Purposes. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criteria for specific product applications should contact Polyonics for further information.

Some useful properties of XF 550 printable white polyimide label material:

Vapor Phase Resistance: Label adhered to epoxy PC board and exposed to 2 minutes in Fluorinert FC-5312 vapor phase at 420°F (216°C). No visible effect without rub, moderate to total print smear with rub, depending on pressure used and number of rubs employed.

Chemical Resistance, measured by PCS (Print Contrast Signal):

XF 550, as noted above, also withstands the rigors of MIL-STD-202F, Notice 12, 215J. More details can be found at Polyimide Labels and MIL STDS

Customer expectations, supported by our laboratory data clearly show that XF 550 polyimide label material can be stored for at least one year in an environment below 80 degrees F and 60% RH . We are confident that our product will perform well beyond this time frame. However, it remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using such product. We encourage customers to develop functional testing protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their actual applications.

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WARRANTY
Polyonics products are sold with the understanding that the buyers will test them in actual use and determine for themselves their adaptability to their intended uses. Polyonics warrants to the buyers 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 at the time Polyonics sold it. This warranty does not extend to any persons obtaining the product from the buyers. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and of any other obligations or liability on Polyonics' part. Under no circumstances will Polyonics be liable for any loss, damage, expense, or consequential damages of any kind arising in connection with the use, or inability to use, Polyonics' products.