Identco TT403 Thermal Transfer Gloss White Polyimide Film

Identco TT403 Thermal Transfer Gloss White Polyimide Film

Identco TT403 Thermal Transfer Gloss White Polyimide Film

Face Stock: 2.4 mil topcoated gloss white polyimide film offering excellent chemical resistance combined with superior high heat resistance. The material will not curl and is designed to survive high temperatures of lead-free solder processes.

Adhesive: 2.0 mil high- performance permanent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, offering exceptional resistance to harsh PCB cleaning solvents and high heat.

Release Liner: 55# glassine liner or a 1.5 mil polyester liner designed to offer excellent performance for both manual and automatic application

Thermal Transfer Gloss White Polyimide Film

TT403 is designed for thermal transfer printing of variable information for circuit board labeling. This high-performance label withstands multiple passes through inline and batch cleaning processes; as well as very good resistance to most fluxes. TT403 performs well through most lead and lead-free re-flow processes.

Typical Applications

In-process circuit board labeling.

Typical Industry Sectors

Medical
Electronics
Industrial

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Agency Recognitions
UL-MH16873/MH16225
Adhesion
Stainless Steel     Epoxy Panel    
20 minute dwell 35 oz/in 390 N/m 20 minute dwell 29 oz/in 320 N/m
72 minute dwell 43 oz/in 490 N/m 24 hour dwell 31 oz/in 350 N/m
Material Caliper
See following charts for specific details.
Exterior Durability
Recommended: Indoor use only
Temperature Range
See following charts for specific Temperature Ranges.
Shelf Life
Recommended Storage: 45-90 ̊F (7-32 ̊C) 20-75% R.H.
Shelf Life: 2 years @ recommended storage
Recommended Ribbons
TTRR-B
TTRR-D
TTRR-CR

 

Product Details

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHODS AVERAGE RESULTS
Thickness
Tolerance for each layer: ± 10%
ASTM D 1000
Substrate (Topcoat & Film)
Adhesive
Liner (Glassine/polyester)
Total
0.0024” (0.0610 mm)
0.0020” (0.051 mm)
0.0031/0.0051"(0.079/0.038 mm
0.0075/0.0059"(0.195/0.150 mm
Adhesion to:
Stainless Steel
Epoxy PC Board
ASTM D 1000
20 minute dwell
24 hours dwell
20 minute dwell
24 hours dwell
35 oz/in (39 N/100mm)
43 oz/in (47 N/100mm)
35 oz/in (39 N/100mm)
38 oz/in (42 N/100)
Tack ASTM 2979
Polyken Probe Tack
11 oz (310 g)
Drop Shear PSTC-7 (1/2” x 1” sample) 100 hours
Dielectric Strength ASTM D1000 10,000 volts

Performance Properties

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST METHODS AVERAGE RESULTS
Short-Term High Service Temperature
80 seconds at 572F (300C)
5 minutes at 500F (260C)
2 hours at 338F (170C)
No visible effect
No visible effect
No visible effect
Long-Term High Service Temperature 1000 hours at 212F (100C) No visible effect
Low Service Temperature 1000 hours at -94F (-70C)” No visible effect
Humidity Resistance 1000 hours at 98F (37C), 95% R.H. No visible effect
UV Light Resistance” 30 days in UV Sunlighter 100 Topcoat turns yellow, label remains functional
Weatherability 1000 hours in Xenon Arc Weatherometer Slight discoloration
Salt Fog Resistance ASTM B 117
30 days in 5% salt fog solution chamber
No visible effect
Abrasion Resistance

Taber Abraser, CS-10 grinding wheels, 500g/arm (Fed. Std. 191A, Method 5306

Print legible after 100 cycles
Chemical Vapor Phase Resistance Labels adhered to epoxy PC board and exposed to the vapor of the boiling chemical for 10 minutes and then rubbed with a cotton swab saturated with the chemical for 10 rubs.

Testing samples were baked 4 minutes at 160C prior to testing
Ionox 3955
Micronox MX2501"

Severe print removal Micronox MX2501” Complete print removal

Performance properties tested on TT416 printed with IDENTCO Series TTRR-D thermal transfer ribbon. Printed samples of TT416 were laminated to aluminum and allowed to dwell 24 hours before exposure to the indicated environmental conditions.
* TT403 is not recommended for outdoor use.

Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes. Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not b relied upon by IDENTCO customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specific performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criter for specific product applications should contact IDENTCO for further informati n. Revised 3/7/2017.

 

Performance Properties

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
CHEMICAL REAGENT   SUBJECTIVE OBSERVATION OF VISIBLE CHANGE
  EFFECT TO LABEL RIBBON PERFORMANCE: TTRR-B,TTRR-CR, TTRR-D
    RIBBON PERFORMANCE: TTRR-B,TTRR-CR, TTRR-D
WITH RUB
TTRR-B TTRR-CR TTRR-D
Kyzen Corp. 15% Aquanox®
A4625 at 140F (60C)
No visible effect 1
5 5 2
Kyzen Corp. 17% Aquanox®
A4520 at 140F (60C)
No visible effect 1
5 2 1
Kyzen Corp. 10% Aquanox®
A4638 at 150F (65C)
No visible effect 1
1 1 1
Kyzen Corp. 20% Aquanox®
A4703 at 145F (63C)
No visible effect 1
5 3 1
Zestron, 15% Atron® AC205 at
150F (65)
No visible effect 1
5 4 2
Zestron, 15% Atron® AC207 at
150F (65)
No visible effect 1
5 5 4
Zestron, 15% Vigon® A201 at
150F (65)
No visible effect 1
5 5 3
Zestron, 15% Vigon® N600 at
150F (65)
No visible effect 1
5 4 1
Isopropyl Alcohol 99% at 180F
(82C)
No visible effect 1
1 1 1
Deionized Water AT 212F
(100C)
No visible effect 1
1 1 1

Samples printed with TTRR-B, TTRR-CR, & TTRR-D thermal transfer ribbons. Samples laminated to epoxy PC board. Test samples exposed to indicated environments. Test samples baked 4 minutes at 160°C before testing. All test samples were immersed in the test fluids for 10 minutes. Samples were rubbed 10 times with cotton swab saturated with the test fluid.

Rating Scale: 1=no visible effect. 2=slight smear or print removal, detectable but minimal smear. 3=moderate smear or print removal (print still legible).
4=severe smear or print removal (print illegible or just barely legible. 5=complete print removal

PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Solvent Resistance
TEST FLUID
MIL-STD202G, Method 215K
RESULTS TTRR-D
Solvent A part IPA, 3 parts mineral spirits Meets RequirementI
Solvent B Terpene Defluxe Meets RequirementI
Solvent C Saponifier @ 70 Meets RequirementI

Test samples were printed with TTRR-D thermal transfer ribbon. Labels were printed with alphanumerics and barcodes. Test samples were subjected to 3 cycles of 3 minute immersions immediately followed by a toothbrush rub after each immersion.

Product testing, customer feedback and history of similar products support a customer performance expectation of at least two years from the date of receipt for this product as long as this product is stored in its original packaging in an environmment between 45-90°F (7-32°C) and 20-75% 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.

Trademarks: ANSI: American National Standards Instite (U.S.A.) • ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials (U.S.A.) • All S.I. Units (metric) are mathematically derived from the U.S. Conventional Units • Aquanox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation • Atron® is a registered trademark of Zestron Corporation • Ionox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation • Micronox® is a registered trademark of the Kyzen Corporation • PolykenTM is a trademark of Testing Machines Inc. • PSTC: Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (U.S.A.) • UL: Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.S.A.) • Vigon® is a registered trademark of Zestron Corporation • Weather-Ometer® is a registered trademark of Atlas material Testing Technology LLC

Material may not be reproduced or distributed in any form with written permission.

Note: All values shown are averages and should not be used for specification purposes. Test data and test results contained in this document are for general information only and shall not b relied upon by IDENTCO customers for designs and specifications, or be relied on as meeting specific performance criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance criter for specific product applications should contact IDENTCO for further informati n. Revised 3/7/2017.

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Identco TTRR Thermal Transfer Ribbons Tech Sheet