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3M™ TRP-303 Heat Shrink Tubing PrinterNew Product Release

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Complements and extends 3M Portfolio

Heat Shrinkable Marker Sleeves from 3M

Identification Products

Heat Shrink Products

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Control PanelPrintOften unique legend (sequential)Low/variable volumeDesk-top & Portable printersJob Kitting beneficial – bandolier

solutions or supplied custom printed

Wire HarnessPrintRepetitive labeling through to

complex sequentialVariable volume. Can be high.Small desk-top printers

Heat Shrink Markers: End-User Markets

Electrical C&MPrintRepetitive labeling through to

complex sequentialVariable volume. Can be high.Small desk-top printers

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3M Electrical Markets Division3M™ Thermal Roll Printer TRP-303

Printer for Heat Shrink, cutter, software and tubing stand included… Excellent Value

Full or Partial Cutter (partial for organizing sequential marks)

4 Types of Ports(Internal Ethernet,

USB, Parallel & Serial)

Guides designed for narrow width heat shrinkable tubing

External Stand for Heat Shrinkable Sleeve Reels

Durable double wall clamshell design for easy access and setup.

Cutter, Software and Tubing Stand included.

300 DPI

Software is included with videos on the installation instructions

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3M Electrical Markets Division3M™ Heat Shrinkable Marking Sleeve Series FP-303MS

Easy-to-Open Heat Shrink Marker Sleeving from 3M

White & Yellow Flame Retardant

3:1 Polyolefin Tubing

Meets Commercial UL & Military Standards

3M Partial Cut SleevesAdjustable length - Efficient

3M Lower Cost

Alternative

3M Partially Flatten

Competitive Flat Tubing Competitive Bandolier

3M Easy to Apply

Sizes: 1/8”, 3/16”, 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4” and 1”

3M Tubing Special Feature 3M Special Cutter feature

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Competitive Positioning

Characteristic

BandolierSystems

LeadingRoll Type

3M™ System TRP-303

Printer Investment Better Poor Better

Cost per Mark Poor Better Better

Ease to Open Sleeving Poor Poor Best

Adjustable Mark Length Poor Best Best

Organizes Sequential Marks Best Poor Better

New 3M System Offers Superior Characteristics Overall

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Why Buy 3M TRP-303 System

Printer Low Investment Easy to Use Partial cutter offers inexpensive sequencing

Heat Shrink Sleeves Lower Cost per Mark versus Bandolier Easy Open Sleeving

Heat Shrink Wire Markers from 3M…Great value