3M 7876 Thermal Transfer Clear Gloss Polyester Label Material
Product Overview
3M™ Thermal Transfer Polyester Label Material 7876 is a premium, transparent glossy PET label stock designed for high-durability labeling applications. Featuring a 50 μm clear facestock with a print-receptive topcoat, it offers exceptional ink receptivity when printed with resin ribbons.
Backed by 3M™ 350 / 350E High Performance Acrylic Adhesive, 3M 7876 provides high ultimate bond strength on both high surface energy (HSE) and low surface energy (LSE) plastics, textured surfaces, powder coatings, and slightly oily metals.
Key Features & Benefits
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High Chemical & Thermal Resistance: Performs reliably in harsh environments with temperature tolerance from -40°C up to 150°C.
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Superior Adhesion (350E Adhesive): 46 μm extra-thick adhesive layer fills surface gaps on textured materials and LSE plastics (PP/PE).
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Thermal Transfer Printable: Specially topcoated for sharp barcode printing and clear legibility with resin ribbons.
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Industrial Compliance: UL and cUL recognized (File MH18072) and RoHS/REACH compliant.
Technical Specifications
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Facestock Thickness: 2.0 mil (50 μm) Clear Gloss Polyester
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Adhesive Type: 1.8 mil (46 μm) 3M™ 350E High Performance Acrylic
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Liner: 55# (56 μm) Densified Kraft Paper
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Service Temperature Range: -40°C to 125°C (Short term up to 150°C)
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Minimum Application Temp: 10°C
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Standard Roll Size: Custom master rolls, slitted rolls, and die-cut sheets available
Main Applications
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Industrial Barcodes & Serial Plates: Asset tracking tags and rating labels for machinery and electronics.
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Automotive & Appliance Labels: VIN labeling, engine bay identification, and power tool rating plates.
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Overlamination: Used as a protective transparent laminate over pre-printed paper or synthetic labels.