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TTP Continuous Polyester for decals

TTP Continuous Polyester for decals

TTP Continuous Polyester for decals

Product catalog summary
Overview
TTP is a continuous format polyester material with a permanent acrylic adhesive, designed for high durability label applications. It is suitable for thermal transfer printing to create decals, nameplates, banners, and logos. The product is available in several colors, including white, clear, and metalized silver, and is used in industries such as aerospace, defense, electronics, and infrastructure.
Specifications and Approvals
The TTP material meets various industry standards, including UL MH17292 for white and metalized polyester, and military specification MIL-AA-59485. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 150°C and has a minimum application temperature of 10°C. The material is compliant with RoHS and REACH regulations.
Technical Performance
The TTP material demonstrates excellent print permanence, marking adherence, and resistance to solvents and industrial fluids. It adheres well to substrates such as stainless steel, glass, aluminum, polypropylene, and epoxy painted surfaces. The typical label thickness includes a facestock of 0.05 mm, adhesive of 0.022 mm, and liner of 0.056 mm.
Ordering Information
TTP labels are available in various widths and roll lengths, with standard colors being clear, white, and metalized silver. Other colors are available upon request. An example ordering code is TTP400WE-10.
Software and Printer Information
TE Connectivity provides WINTOTAL and Print Easy software for label printing, with a 14-day evaluation period available for WINTOTAL. Print quality is guaranteed only when using specific TE printers and ribbons, as detailed in the TE document 411-121005.
Storage and Shelf Life
The product should be stored in its original packaging, away from direct sunlight, in a clean, dry, and dust-free environment. The recommended storage temperature is between -10°C and +40°C, with a shelf life of two years under proper storage conditions.
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TTP Continuous Polyester for decals-1

TTP Continuous Polyester for decals Technical Datasheet TTDS-031 Revision 6 - May 2016 TTP is a continuous format Polyester material with a permanent acrylic adhesive designed for high durability label applications. TTP is suitable for thermal transfer printing to create decals, nameplates, banners and logos. The product is available in several colours with white (WP), clear (CP) and metalized silver (MP) as standard. Typical industry use includes aerospace, defence, electronics and infrastructure. Print performance and durability can only be guaranteed when printed using TE Connectivity printers ribbons and software, as shown in TE Connectivity Printer Ribbon Matrix 411-121005. TTP labels are available as part of a complete identification system. The system comprises specific printers, thermal transfer ribbons and WINTOTAL and Print Easy software. INDUSTRIAL /// TTDS-031 – TTP TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

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TTP DECAL MATERIAL Features Temperature Rating • Available in continuous format • Operating Temperature Range • Standard colours are clear, white and metalized • Other colours available on request • Minimum Application Temperature 10°C (50°F) • Interior and exterior aircraft use including flight entertainment and deck instrumentation Specifications / Approvals Industry WP White Polyester - UL MH17292 Group PGJI2 (WP1) UL MH17292 Group PGJI8 (WP1) MP Metalized Polyester - UL MH17292 Group PGJI2 (MP1) UL MH17292 Group PGJI8 (MP1) Military Specifica- Meets the requirements of MIL-AA-59485, test...

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Technical Performance Requirement / Method Marking Adherence 24 hours immersion at 23°C followed by mark adherence Requirement for all fluids legible minimum print contrast score C3*, legible. Print Permanence Resistance to TE industrial fluids Isopropyl alcohol IRM 902 MIL PRF 23699 Skydrol LD4 Pass Pass Diesel Fuel 5% Salt solution Detergent (1% Teepol) *Print contrast as defined in TE doc.411-121002 Stainless steel Pass Pass Typical adhesion 19 N/25 mm (69.4 oz/in) Pass Epoxy Painted Surface Typical Label Thickness Details • Facestock: Solder Immersion (tested for WP and MP) After 10-second...

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Length Colour Label Width Product Family Ordering Information Available sizes and formats Ordering description Label Width (mm) (inches) Roll length (meters) (feet) Options Colours Metalized silver Other colours available upon request Ordering example: TTP400WE-10 PAGE 4 INDUSTRIAL /// TTDS-031 – TTP TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

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Printer Information Print quality and print performance can only be guaranteed when specific TE printer and ribbons are used. The current list of printers and ribbons can be found in TE document 411-121005 ‘Identification Printer Product Ribbon Matrix’. This document can be found in ‘Access Our Tools’: http://www.te.com/usa-en/utilities/access-product-tools- Software WINTOTAL software, available to download for a 14 day evaluation period from the Identification Printer Software page: http://www.te.com/usa-en/products/identification-labeling/ printers-software/printing-software.html?tab=pgp-story...

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