Research and Development – Specimen Labels, Laboratory Identification - Brady Canada
Laboratory Identification and Specimen Tracking

Research and Development

Brady’s R&D Commitment to Specimen Labels and Laboratory Identification

Brady Resesarch and DevelopmentBrady customers depend on a supply of consistent high-quality specimen labeling products. To ensure that Brady products meet and exceed those expectations, we have a full R&D staff of lab chemists and engineers who design and test our products in the lab environment throughout the product development process. All of the components of a specimen label are tested – from the topcoat and substrate to the PSA (adhesive) and release liner.

Components of a Brady specimen label:
Components of a Brady Specimen Label

Each specimen label is uniquely constructed to meet the needs of a given lab application, and withstand the conditions that the label must endure.

Brady labels are tested for the following properties:

  • Printability
  • Handling / dispensing
  • Durability
  • Permanence
  • Appearance
  • Conformability


Testing Results Available for Customers

Brady provides customers with a variety of test results and information on each label material. Technical Data Sheets are available for download that give the specifications and testing methods for each material type. Most test methods are driven by MIL-STD or ASTM Standards.

Examples of Testings:

Durability Example Test method
Abrasion Resistance Rub Test
Chemical Resistance Dwell Test
Weathering Resistance Weatherometer
UV Light Resistance Sun Test Chamber
Accelerated Aging Various Temperature dwell
Humidity Resistance Humidity dwell
Corrosion Resistance Salt Fog chamber
Fungus Resistance Fungus culture introduction

View Brady’s complete offering of specimen labels.
 

Brady identifies and protects products, people, and premises with high performance labels, industrial label printers, software, safety & facility identification, spill control, Lockout Tagout solutions and more. Brady helps you create and maintain safer work environments and comply with regulatory standards. Our high-performance materials clearly identify products, components and other assets, even in the most extreme conditions.