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Label Face Stock

Face Stock for Labels Comes In Many Forms

Every label job needs to be evaluated to meet user expectations and the physical conditions the labels will endure. This complex process determines how and to what surface the label will be applied, at what temperature and any other conditions that may affect the label's performance. In addition we need to know the environment in which the label will be subjected to, including years of life, oils, solvents, sun, and other potentially damaging conditions.

ABLT will walk you through this complicated process to develop the label solution that meets your exact needs. Below are some of the more popular types of label face stock from which to begin this evaluation process. 

Item Name Description

Heavy duty asset tags made of white polyester with clear laminate

7868 / 7871 Gloss White Polyester
3M™ Press Printable Label Materials 7868 White Polyester Gloss TC

2.0 Mil Facestock, 1.1 Mil (1.8 mil for 7871) 350 Adhesive, 3.2 Mil Densified Kraft

Maximum Operating Temperature 300 Degree Fahrenheit

Minimum Operating Temperature -40 Degree Fahrenheit

Best Adhesion to - Metal, HSE plastic, LSE plastic, Powder coats

Print Method - Flexo & Thermal Transfer

Solvent Resistance  - High

UV Resistance - Medium

 

Matte silver full color asset labels tags with a consecutive numbered barcode

 

7818 Matte Silver Polyester
 

3.3 Mil Facestock, 0.8 Mil 310 Adhesive, 55 lb Densified Kraft

Matte topcoat offers excellent abrasion and chemical resistance *310 adhesive resists oozing and provides high bond strength on a variety of high surface energy surfaces

Maximum Operating Temperature 300 Degree Fahrenheit

Minimum Operating Temperature -40 Degree Fahrenheit

Best Adhesion to - Metal, HSE plastic

Print Method - Flexo & Thermal Transfer

Solvent Resistance  - Medium

UV Resistance - Medium

ID tag labels with model number for property control

 

7879 Matte Silver Polyester
 

3.3 Mil Facestock, 1.8 Mil 350Adhesive, 55 lb Densified Kraft

Matte topcoat offers excellent abrasion and chemical resistance. Thermal Transfer Printable. 350 adhesive is 3M`s most universal adhesive for harsh environments. Heavy adhesive coat weight for textured surfaces. Excellent adhesion to low surface energy plastics, powder paint coatings and oily metal surfaces. Excellent high-temperature performance. UL

Maximum Operating Temperature 300 Degree Fahrenheit

Minimum Operating Temperature -40 Degree Fahrenheit

Best Adhesion to - Metal, HSE plastic, LSE plastic, Powder coats

Print Method - Flexo & Thermal Transfer

Solvent Resistance  - Excellent

UV Resistance - Medium

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Green or Environmentally Friendly TerraSkin

TerraSkin is made of up to 75%  mineral powder with the remainder composed of a non-toxic resin binder which allows it to degrade back to its mineral state.

In an outdoor environment TerraSkin will last approximately 3 to 9 months before degrading back into the inorganic mineral powder.

TerraSkin feels like  and prints like paper but with the huge benefit of needing no trees or timber thus preserving the earth's forests. In addition TerraSkin is non-toxic and will not produce smoke or poisonous gas by-products.

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Tamper Evident Label Stock

Void if Removed polyester available in a number of configurations including:

  • 7380 Matte white "Void" with 1 mil #300 adhesive.
  • 7381 Gloss white "Void" with 1 mil #300 adhesive.
  • FMV02 Bright silver "Void" with .9 mil #P1410 adhesive.
  • FMV01202 Bright silver "Triangle" with .9 mil #P1410 adhesive. Best for very small labels.
  • FMV01402 Gloss white "Triangle" with .9 mil #P1410 adhesive. Best for very small labels.

3M 7142 Removable Paper

 

Easy Removable Paper

 

3M 7142 Removable Paper with the same type of adhesive as Post-it notes.

3.5 Mil Facestock, 0.4 Mil 1000 Adhesive, 40lb Kraft Glassine

Maximum Operating Temperature 250 Degree Fahrenheit

Minimum Operating Temperature -20 Degree Fahrenheit

Adhesion to - Removable

Print Method - Flexo & Thermal Transfer

Solvent Resistance  - Low

UV Resistance - Medium

Medical and Pharmaceutical Label Materials

 

Medical and Pharmaceutical Label Materials

The right stock for demanding label requirements. For vials, tubes, devices, bags and equipment.

  • Post sterilization bag identity label stock
    FPE0570N with P1650 Adhesive, 4 mil LDPE Facestock
    FP035402 with P1650 Adhesive, 3.3 white polyolefin Facestock
     
  • Sterilization labels designed to service autoclave, ETO, and gamma radiation.
    7000 with 320 Adhesive, 60 # White High Gloss Paper
    7011 with 320 Adhesive, 32# White Tamper Indicating Paper
     
  • Medical / Laboratory Devices and Equipment
    7871 White 2 mil polyester with 350 adhesive
     
  • Cryogenics and extreme freezing / thaw cycles.
    7830 White polyester with 400 adhesive

 

 

Print on Demand Labels for Harsh Environments

 

Print on Demand Labels for Harsh Environments

7246 / 7247 TT3 Harsh Environment Polyester

7246 Matte White and 7247 Matte Silver

Automotive and aeronautic applications present a particularly hostile environment for labels. Intense heat, abrasion, exposure to harsh chemicals - there’s no shortage of ways a label can quickly degrade and become unreadable.

3M has developed a line of extremely durable polyester that is specifically designed to provide long-lasting performance under tough conditions.

  • Resistance to chemicals and abrasion.
  • Eliminates the need for a protective laminate.
  • Production line printing of variable information.