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Brady BMP®51/BMP®53 Label Cartridges for Lab ID

The tables below will help you to determine the correct label to use with the Brady BMP51 & BMP53 Label Printers for laboratory ID labeling based on specific application:

Centrifuge & PCR Tube Labels

Designed for use in labs, these materials have a thin construction that prevents jamming in centrifuges and racks. Stays put in harsh conditions and resists common lab chemicals. Long and short-tail styles provide window for viewing liquid level in tube.

Withstands:

  • Liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
  • Freezer (-80°C)
  • Hot water bath (+100°C)*
  • Autoclave (+121°C)
Diagram Part # Color Label Dimensions Material & Tube Size Labels/
Roll
A Inch (mm) B Inch (mm) C Inch (mm)
B-461 - Ultra thin, self-laminating polyester label; when wrapped on itself, lasts in liquid nitrogen.
Long Tail Overlap Label - text covered for solvent resistance; window to view liquid levels
Fig. 27 M-72-461 BK on WT 1.750 (44.45) 0.500 (12.70) 0.750 (19.05) 0.5 - 0.7ml 180
Fig. 27 M-74-461 BK on WT 2.200 (55.88) 0.500 (12.70) 0.750 (19.05) 1.5 - 2.0ml 140
Fig. 27 M-86-461 BK on WT 2.625 (66.68) 0.600 (45.72) 1.000 (25.40) 1.5 - 2.0ml (larger text area) 120
Short Overlap Label - lowest profile; window to view liquid level
Fig. 33 MC-375-461** BK on WT 0.375 (9.53) 25 ft (7.62 m) 0.750 (19.05) 0.5 - 0.7ml 1
Fig. 33 MC-500-461** BK on WT 0.500 (12.70) 25 ft (7.62 m) 0.750 (19.05) 0.5 - 2.0ml 1
Fig. 27 M-123-461 BK on WT 1.125 (28.58) 0.375 (9.53) 0.750 (19.05) 0.5 - 0.7ml 360
Fig. 27 M-122-461 BK on WT 1.125 (28.58) 0.500 (12.70) 0.750 (19.05) 0.5 - 0.7ml (larger text area) 360
Fig. 27 M-124-461 BK on WT 1.650 (41.91) 0.500 (12.70) 0.750 (19.05) 1.5 - 2.0ml 180
Fig. 27 M-126-461 BK on WT 1.800 (45.72) 0.600 (45.72) 1.000 (25.40) 1.5 - 2.0ml (larger text area) 180
**Continuous B-461 is all white, not self-laminating.
B-490 - When wrapped on itself, can label frosted, frozen or room temperature tubes; lasts in hot water baths & autoclaves.
Short Overlap Label
Fig. 29 M-112-490 BK on WT 1.250 (31.75) 0.375 (9.53)   0.5 - 0.7ml 360
Fig. 29 M-124-490 BK on WT 1.650 (41.91) 0.500 (12.70)   1.5 - 2.0ml 180
Fig. 29 M-126-490 BK on WT 1.800 (45.72) 0.600 (45.72)   1.5 - 2.0ml 180
B-492 - Ultra thin; can label frosted, frozen or room temperature tubes; lasts in hot water baths and autoclaves.
Free Standing Label
Fig. 26 M-82-492 BK on WT 0.375 (9.53)     0.5 - 1.5ml Top Label 240
Fig. 29 M-130-492 BK on WT 0.825 (20.95) 0.375 (9.53)   0.5 - 0.7ml 220
Fig. 24 M-118-492 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.375 (9.53) 0.375 (9.53) 1.0 - 2.0ml Top & Side Label 240
Fig. 29 M-131-492 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70)   1.5 - 2.0ml 180
Fig. 24 M-120-492 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70) 0.375 (9.53) 1.5 - 2.0ml Top & Side Label 240
Fig. 24 M-117-492 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70) 0.440 (11.18) 1.5 - 2.0ml Top & Side Label 240
B-499* - Nylon cloth material with a thick construction for easy handling; lasts in freezers and autoclaves.
Free Standing Label
Fig. 26 M-82-499 BK on WT 0.375 (9.53)     0.5 - 1.5ml Top Label 240
Fig. 26 M-82-499-OR-BK BK on OR 0.375 (9.53)     0.5 - 1.5ml Top Label 240
Fig. 26 M-82-499-YL-BK BK on YL 0.375 (9.53)     0.5 - 1.5ml Top Label 240
Fig. 26 M-83-499 BK on WT 0.500 (12.70)     1.5 - 2.0ml Top Label 240
Fig. 26 M-83-499-YL-BK BK on YL 0.500 (12.70)     1.5 - 2.0ml Top Label 240
Fig. 29 M-130-499 BK on WT 0.825 (20.96) 0.375 (9.53)   0.5 - 0.7ml 220
Fig. 24 M-118-499 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.375 (9.53) 0.375 (9.53) 1.0 - 2.0ml Top & Side Label 240
Fig. 24 M-120-499 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.375 (9.53) 0.375 (9.53) 1.5 - 2.0ml Top & Side Label 240
Fig. 29 M-131-499 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70)   1.5 - 2.0ml 180
Fig. 24 M-117-499 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70) 0.440 (11.18) 1.5 - 2.0ml Top & Side Label 240
*B-499 not recommended for hot water baths.

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Cryo Tube Labels

Ideal for labeling cryo tubes that will be exposed to extreme temperatures in the lab. Holds-up against common label chemicals and sized to fit the most popular tube sizes.

Withstands:

  • Liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
  • Freezer (-80°C)
  • Hot water bath (+100°C)*
  • Autoclave (+121°C)
Diagram Part # Color Label Dimensions Material & Tube Size Labels/
Roll
A Inch (mm) B Inch (mm) C Inch (mm)
B-461 - Ultra thin, self-laminating polyester label; when wrapped on itself, lasts in liquid nitrogen, autoclaves and hot water baths.
Long Tail Overlap Label - text covered for solvent resistance; window to view liquid levels
Fig. 27 M-72-461 BK on WT 1.750 (44.45) 0.500 (12.70) 0.750 (19.05) 0.6ml 180
Fig. 27 M-74-461 BK on WT 2.200 (55.88) 0.500 (12.70) 0.750 (19.05) 1.0 - 8.0ml 140
Fig. 27 M-75-461 BK on WT 2.625 (66.68) 0.375 (9.53) 1.000 (25.40) 1.0 - 8.0ml (larger text area) 120
Fig. 27 M-86-461 BK on WT 2.625 (66.68) 0.600 (45.72) 1.000 (25.40) 1.0 - 8.0ml (larger text area) 120
Fig. 27 M-119-461 BK on WT 3.750 (95.25) 1.500 (38.10) 1.250 (31.75) 12 - 14 ml 80
Short Overlap Label - lowest profile; window to view liquid level
Fig. 33 MC-375-461** BK on WT 0.375 (9.53) 25 ft (7.62 m)   0.6ml 1
Fig. 33 MC-1000-461** BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 25 ft (7.62 m)   1.0 - 8.0ml 1
Fig. 33 MC-500-461** BK on WT 0.500 (12.70) 25 ft (7.62 m)   0.6 - 2.0ml 1
Fig. 27 M-123-461 BK on WT 1.125 (28.58) 0.375 (9.53) 0.750 (19.05) 0.6ml 360
Fig. 27 M-122-461 BK on WT 1.125 (28.58) 0.500 (12.70) 0.750 (19.05) 0.6ml 360
Fig. 33 MC-1250-461** BK on WT 1.250 (31.75) 25 ft (7.62 m)   4.0 - 24.0ml 1
Fig. 27 M-125-461 BK on WT 1.750 (44.45) 1.000 (25.40) 1.000 (25.40) 1.0 - 8.0ml (larger text area) 180
Fig. 27 M-126-461 BK on WT 1.800 (45.72) 0.600 (45.72)   1.0 - 8.0ml 180
**Continuous B-461 is all white, not self-laminating.
B-490 - When wrapped on itself, can label frosted, frozen or room temperature tubes; lasts in liquid nitrogen, autoclaves & hot water baths.
Short Overlap Label
Fig. 29 M-112-490 BK on WT 1.250 (31.75) 0.375 (9.53)   0.6ml 360
Fig. 29 M-125-490 BK on WT 1.750 (44.45) 1.000 (25.40)   1.0 - 8.0ml 180
Fig. 29 M-126-490 BK on WT 1.800 (45.72) 0.600 (45.72)   1.0 - 8.0ml 180
B-492 - Ultra thin; can label frosted, frozen or room temperature tubes and lasts in liquid nitrogen.
Free Standing Label
Fig. 26 M-82-492 BK on WT 0.375 (9.53)     0.5 - 1.5ml Top Label 240
Fig. 29 M-130-492 BK on WT 0.825 (20.95) 0.375 (9.53)   0.6ml 220
Fig. 29 M-156-492 BK on WT 0.900 (22.86) 1.000 (25.40)   1.0 - 8.0ml 180
Fig. 24 M-118-492 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.375 (9.53) 0.380 (9.65) 1.0 - 8.0ml Top & Side Label 240
Fig. 29 M-131-492 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70)   1.0 - 8.0ml 180
Fig. 29 M-78-492 BK on WT 1.900 (48.26) 1.000 (25.40)   12 - 24ml 100
B-499* - Nylon cloth material with a thick construction for easy handling; lasts in liquid nitrogen, freezers and autoclaves.
Free Standing Label
Fig. 26 M-82-499 BK on WT 0.375 (9.53)     0.5 - 1.5ml Top Label 240
Fig. 26 M-82-499-OR-BK BK on OR 0.375 (9.53)     0.5 - 1.5ml Top Label 240
Fig. 26 M-82-499-YL-BK BK on YL 0.375 (9.53)     0.5 - 1.5ml Top Label 240
Fig. 26 M-83-499 BK on WT 0.500 (12.70)     1.5 - 2.0ml Top Label 240
Fig. 26 M-83-499-YL-BK BK on YL 0.500 (12.70)     1.5 - 2.0ml Top Label 240
Fig. 29 M-130-499 BK on WT 0.825 (20.96) 0.375 (9.53)   0.6ml 220
Fig. 29 M-131-499 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70)   1.0 - 8.0ml 180
Fig. 29 M-132-499 BK on WT 1.250 (25.40) 1.500 (38.10)   12 - 24ml 160
*B-499 not recommended for hot water baths.

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Straw & Rod Labels

Available for both small and large straws, these self-laminating labels protect the printed information for lasting identification.

Withstands:

  • Liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
  • Freezer (-80°C)
Diagram Part # Color Label Dimensions Material & Tube Size Labels/
Roll
A Inch (mm) B Inch (mm) C Inch (mm)
B-427 - Self-Laminating vial label for cold temperatures only; lasts in liquid nitrogen and freezers.
Long Tail Overlap
Fig. 42 M-133-427 BK on WT 1.750 (44.45) 1.000 (25.40) 0.375 (9.52) Small Straws / .25ml 140
Fig. 42 M-134-427 BK on WT 1.750 (44.45) 1.500 (38.10) 0.500 (12.70) Large Straws / .50ml 140
Short Tail Overlap
Fig. 29 M-105-427-AW BK on WT 1.100 (27.94) 0.250 (6.35)   Rods 360

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Conical & Large Tube Labels

Materials sized to fit the larger dimensions of conicals, while still providing the needed temperature and chemical resistance properties.

Withstands:

  • Liquid nitrogen (-196°C)
  • Freezer (-80°C)
  • Hot water bath (+100°C)*
  • Autoclave (+121°C)
Diagram Part # Color Label Dimensions Material & Tube Size Labels/
Roll
A Inch (mm) B Inch (mm) C Inch (mm)
B-461 - Ultra thin, self-laminating polyester label; when wrapped on itself, lasts in liquid nitrogen.
Long Tail Overlap Label - text covered for solvent resistance; window to view liquid levels
Fig. 27 M-119-461 BK on WT 3.750 (95.25) 1.500 (38.10) 1.250 (31.75) 14 - 15ml 80
Short Overlap Label - lowest profile; window to view liquid level
Fig. 33 MC-1000-461** BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 25 ft (7.62 m)   Conicals 1
Fig. 33 MC-1250-461** BK on WT 1.250 (31.75) 25 ft (7.62 m)   Conicals 1
Fig. 27 M-129-461 BK on WT 2.250 (57.15) 1.500 (38.10) 1.250 (31.75) 14 - 15ml 140
Fig. 27 M-119-461 BK on WT 3.750 (95.25) 1.500 (38.10) 1.250 (31.75) 50ml 80
**Continuous B-461 is all white, not self-laminating.
B-490 - When wrapped on itself, can label frosted, frozen or room temperature tubes; lasts in hot water baths
& autoclaves.
Short Overlap Label
Fig. 29 M-113-490 BK on WT 2.200 (55.88) 1.500 (38.10)   14 - 15ml 140
Fig. 29 M-114-490 BK on WT 3.750 (95.25) 1.500 (38.10)   50ml 80
B-492 - Ultra thin; can label frosted, frozen or room temperature tubes; lasts in hot water baths & autoclaves.
Free Standing Label
Fig. 29 M-156-492 BK on WT 0.900 (22.86) 1.000 (25.40)   14 - 15ml 80
Fig. 29 M-78-492 BK on WT 1.900 (48.26) 1.000 (25.40)   50ml 100
B-499* - Nylon cloth material with a thick construction for easy handling; lasts in freezers & autoclaves.
Free Standing Label
Fig. 29 M-132-499 BK on WT 1.500 (38.10) 1.000 (25.40)   14 - 15ml 160
Fig. 29 M-78-499 BK on WT 1.900 (48.26) 1.000 (25.40)   12 - 50ml 100
*B-499 not recommended for hot water baths.

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Microplate Labels

Chemically-resistant polyester made to fit common microplate sizes.

Withstands:

  • Freezer (-80°C)
  • Autoclave (+121°C)
Diagram Part # Color Label Dimensions Labels/Roll
A Inch (mm) B Inch (mm)
B-488 - Chemically-resistant polyester; resists short term xylene exposure, DMSO, IPA, and ethanol; lasts in freezers and autoclaves.
Fig. 29 M-81-488 BK on WT 1.900 (48.26) 0.250 (6.35) 160

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Tissue Cassette Labels

Material sized to fit the top of processed tissue cassettes for post-process identification.

Withstands:

  • Freezer (-80°C)
Diagram Part # Color Label Dimensions Labels/Roll
A Inch (mm) B Inch (mm)
B-498 - Re-identification for front, side, or top of processed cassettes.
Fig. 29 M-11-498 BK on WT 0.750 (12.70) 0.500 (19.05) 220

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Slide Labels

Sized to label slides, this material offers moderate chemical resistance and can withstand short term xylene exposure, DMSO and ethanol.

Withstands:

  • Autoclave (+121°C)
  • Freezer (-80°C)
  • Xylene
  • DMSO
  • Ethanol
Diagram Part # Color Label Dimensions Labels/Roll
A Inch (mm) B Inch (mm)
B-488 - Chemically-resistant polyester; resists short term xylene exposure, DMSO, IPA, and ethanol; lasts in freezers and autoclaves.
Fig. 29 M-97-488 BK on WT 0.900 (22.86) 0.900 (22.86) 280
Fig. 29 M-81-488* BK on WT 1.900 (48.26) 0.250 (6.35) 160
* For an oversized slide.

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General Lab ID (Bottles, Flasks, and Dishes)

Materials to identify a variety of common lab glassware items and other consumables.

Diagram Part # Color Label Dimensions Labels/Roll
A Inch (mm) B Inch (mm)
B-432 - Clear label for dishes and bottles; lasts in freezers and autoclaves.
Fig. 29 M-17-432-CL-BK BK on CL 1.000 (25.40) 2.000 (12.70) 280
B-498 - Thick, easy to handle, removable label; lasts in freezers.
Fig. 29 M-163-498 BK on WT 0.500 (12.70) 1.000 (25.40) 180
Fig. 29 M-131-498 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70) 180
Fig. 29 M-78-498 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 1.900 (48.26) 100
Fig. 29 M-103-498 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 1.250 (31.75) 160
B-499 - Thick, easy to handle, permanent label; lasts in liquid nitrogen, freezers & autoclaves.
Fig. 29 M-130-499 BK on WT 0.825 (20.96) 0.375 (9.53) 220
Fig. 29 M-131-499 BK on WT 1.000 (25.40) 0.500 (12.70) 180
Fig. 29 M-132-499 BK on WT 1.250 (31.75) 1.500 (38.10) 160

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