Brady Authentic (M21-125-C-342) PermaSleeve Heat Shrink Tubing for Control Panels, Electrical Panels and Wire Harness Labeling, Black on White material - Designed for BMP21-PLUS and BMP21-LAB Label Printers, .235" Width, 7' Length

I recently used permasleeves to label about 350 wires. This saved me from having to peel the backing off so many labels and roll them on the wire, but it's not a huge time saver. Unless you're making labeled wires on a workbench with all of the necessary speed-boosting equipment. The main advantage, aside from the fact that they don't have to be peeled, is the uniformity and uniqueness with which they appear. The fit was good because I was mostly shooting 18ga MTW with a thick insulation. I had someone print them out for me at times, but it would have been nice if they could open them as easily as I could, which would have saved me time. The bad news is that If the wire is pre-cut, they can be difficult to open in order to fit on it. When the strands are stripped, they tend to catch on the sleeve, so wind them first, you can't use quick strippers if the label is already on and close to the end, the printed characters may shrink or become distorted after shrinking, using an open flame can brown the label or burn the wire insulation, they aren't as sticky as sticky labels, so they may slip, and last but not least. They're not cheap.

Ila Stevenson

| Jun 14, 2021

M21- I received my new Brady permasleeve labeling. 187- It's number 342 and it's fantastic. It shrank to fit mil-spec shielded 22GA 3 conductor wire. 20 gauge is the technical specification. I'm pleased that it can handle three rows of text, albeit in a very small size after being shrunk, but it's there and easy to read. I use 1" to 1 1/8" labels for my labeling, so a roll of that length will yield about 76 labels. They're simple to make and apply, and they seem to hold up well. br>br> It is highly recommended.

Luella Ellison

| Oct 03, 2021

I continue to place my orders. Your goddamn description needs to be fixed. I keep ordering my part number and getting the wrong item, which I have to use because it's what I have on hand; I'm going to order directly from Brady from now on. br>br>M21- The diameter of the number 187 is 0. br>M21- 335"br> With a diameter of 0. 375, it is one of the smallest numbers in the alphabet. 645".

Raiden Mack

| Dec 28, 2020

My red IDPal is compatible with this Brady PermaSleeve cartridge. These sleeves are used to label wiring for industrial machinery modifications. br>A white heat-resistant cartridge is included in the package. Inside the cartridge, shrink tubing that has been spooled up flat. It prints out flat when you press print. After cutting the label off, you must squeeze the tube open before inserting your wire; the flattened label can be difficult to squeeze open, and this can take some time. br>On smaller wiring, heat shrink is a must, as the label will easily fall off. Heating the label causes it to shrink dramatically. Because the IDPal shrinks so much, I changed the font size to large. This size is ideal for me because it accommodates my 22AWG signal wiring as well as my 10AWG power wiring. The Pros: br>br>The Pros: br>br>The Pros: br>b br> Gives a professional appearance to the wiring. br> Heat-resistant material that will last for a long time. The shrink sleeve does not contain any adhesive. br> Because of the high shrink rate, one cartridge size can accommodate a wide range of wiring sizes. br> The IDPal printer that is required is inexpensive. The disadvantages: br>br>
- Cartridges that cost a lot of money! The cartridge is quickly depleted of its contents.
- If you rub the print with your finger too hard, it will smear slightly.
- Squeezing the tube open and inserting wire takes a long time.

Jad AHMED

| Aug 25, 2021

Prior to this, I had placed an order for the. 645 sleeves were fine, but I needed a sleeve with a smaller diameter for 14 SIS type control wires. Three of the 1/4" sizes were ordered, but none of them worked. I tried every font available, including the "auto font," but the results were the same. I made ten copies of everything. To make sure it wasn't just the start of the roll, each had 15 sleeves. These cartridges are far too costly to be unreliable. If you want sleeves, order the larger size because they will shrink to fit your 18-inch wrist. It works fine with 14SIS type wires; it's a waste of material, but the printing is consistent at least.

Savannah Goodwin

| Apr 01, 2021

The product is a bit pricey if you are doing high volume wire markers, but it arrived in a reasonable amount of time. br>br>Have had a few problems with the chip falling off the cartridge, rendering it useless if it is lost. From time to time, I've also had issues with the material / ribbon jamming.

Titan McIntyre

| Jan 25, 2021

It shrinks to a reasonable size, but I ran into the feeding issue that has been mentioned in a few other reviews. br>br>I received this last week and attempted to use it for a small test; however, I was unable to feed it, and tried removing and reinserting the cartridge, tapping it, and so on. br>br>I contacted the manufacturer via the contact information on their website, asking for troubleshooting information, and have yet to receive a response over a week later. br>br>However, a day after I received the cartridge, it started working. I was able to print some test labels, but I have yet to use it for my final project.

Carolina Haney

| Mar 06, 2021

I eventually purchased a competing brand, Brother, which has more reasonable pricing.

Stetson Hayes

| Jul 13, 2021