Usage
The Brother TZe flexible laminated tape for P-Touch 18 mm, black on white, is designed for durable labeling of cables, wires, and curved or irregular surfaces in industrial, office, or home environments.
Advantages
- Engineered specifically for secure adhesion to rounded and curved surfaces such as cables and pipes.
- Laminated construction protects against abrasion, moisture, chemicals, sunlight, and extreme temperatures.
- Resists fading and maintains legibility in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Compatible with all Brother P-Touch label printers that accept TZe tapes for seamless use.
- Slightly less adhesive on extremely textured surfaces compared to strong adhesive variants; optimal performance on smooth or slightly textured curves.
Specifications
- Design & Materials: Features a six-layer structure including dual PET (polyester) films with thermal transfer ink sandwiched between layers; flexible acrylic adhesive ensures reliable attachment to curved objects[1][3][7].
- Durability & Standards: Withstands heavy abrasion tests (up to fifty passes under a weighted sander), UV exposure, water immersion; temperature resistance from -80°C up to +150°C; certified per JIS Z0237 testing standard[1][3][5].
- Tape Dimensions & Performance: Width: 18 mm. Standard roll length: approx. 8 meters. Tape thickness: about 160 microns. Maintains typical adhesion strength of approximately six Newtons (12mm reference)[3]. Print remains clear after prolonged exposure to harsh environments[1][5].
- Differentiating Features: Specially formulated flexible adhesive wraps smoothly around cables without peeling; laminate layer preserves print quality even after rigorous cleaning or contact with oils and solvents[4][7].
How it works
The tape is installed into a compatible Brother P-Touch label printer. When printing labels for identification tasks—especially cable marking—the printed label can be wrapped snugly onto the target surface where its flexible structure conforms tightly while the lamination shields your text from wear over time.
