3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Material 7871

Gloss White Polyester Label Material

3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Material 7871 is a gloss polyester label material designed for durable and demanding labeling applications. It features a topcoated facestock for thermal transfer printing and uses 3M™ High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 350 for excellent chemical resistance, moisture resistance and strong holding power at elevated temperatures.

Key Features

Gloss polyester facestock provides excellent durability for demanding label applications.
Topcoated facestock is designed for reliable thermal transfer printing performance.
3M™ High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 350 provides strong and reliable adhesion.
Excellent moisture and chemical resistance helps support durable identification labels.
Strong holding power even at elevated temperatures.
Suitable for high-temperature, automotive, electronics and durable goods labeling applications.

Product Highlights

Gloss Polyester Facestock

Durable gloss polyester construction provides reliable performance for demanding identification and labeling applications.

Thermal Transfer Printable

Topcoated facestock is designed to support high-quality thermal transfer printing.

Moisture Resistant

Provides excellent moisture resistance for applications exposed to challenging environmental conditions.

Chemical Resistance

Offers excellent chemical resistance to support durable labeling in demanding industrial environments.

High Temperature Performance

Provides strong holding power and reliable adhesion even when exposed to elevated temperatures.

Strong Adhesion

High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 350 provides reliable adhesion across a variety of substrates.

Specifications

Product Name	3M™ Thermal Transfer Label Material 7871
Product Series	7871
Material Type	Polyester Film
Facestock	Gloss Polyester
Facestock Color	White
Adhesive	3M™ High Performance Acrylic Adhesive 350
Printing Technology	Thermal Transfer Printing
Facestock Coating	Topcoated for Thermal Transfer Printing
Moisture Resistance	Excellent
Chemical Resistance	Excellent
Temperature Performance	High Temperature Holding Strength
Adhesion	Permanent Adhesion
Surface Compatibility	High and Low Surface Energy Plastics, Textured and Contoured Surfaces, Powder Coatings and Slightly Oily Metals
Primary Use	Durable Identification and Industrial Labeling

Resources

Technical Data Sheet

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Applications

Automotive Identification Labels

Suitable for durable identification labels used on automotive components and systems.

Electronics Labeling

Suitable for durable identification and rating labels used in electronic equipment and components.

Asset Labels

Designed for durable asset identification labels requiring long-term performance.

Rating Plates

Suitable for rating plates and identification labels used on durable goods and industrial equipment.

Thermal Transfer Printing

Suitable for applications requiring durable thermal transfer printed labels.

Durable Goods Identification

Suitable for identification labels used on industrial products and durable goods.