Permacolor PermaFlex Lustex 5mil Clear 51" x 150' Rigid Overlaminate

Product Details

• Features and Benefits:
  • Textured lustex finish polycarbonate
  • Eliminates glare
  • Three year outdoor / Five year indoor durability
  • Protects from abrasion and moisture
  • Retards color fade caused by UV light
• Typical Uses:
  • Floor graphics indoor use only
  • Trade show headers
  • Mouse pads
  • Direct food contact
• Use with:StreetRAP, all REBEL and IMAGin print media


• Physical Properties
  

  Property	Typical Values	Test Method
  Thickness, inches (µm) Film plus adhesive	0.0065 (165)	ASTM D-645
  Flame Resistance Surface Burning Characteristics Flame Spread Smoke Developed ANSI, NFPA and UCB	10 70 Class A	ASTM E-84
  Static Coefficient of Friction (Slip Resistance) OSHA recommendations: Dry Neolite Wet Neolite	0.84 0.58	ASTM C 1028 SGS US Testing Co. Dry floors = 0.5, Wet surfaces & Handicap accessible routes =0.6, Ramps =0.8
  White light Transmission	92% (Note: Glass = 100%)	MACtac CTM-67
  Gloss (60° angle)	15	ASTM D-523
  Adhesive pH	Neutral	TAPP-529
  Temperature Ranges Application for best results: End Use:	Above 50°F (10°C) -20° to 200°F (-29° to 93°C)
  Direct Food Contact	FDA conditions of Use B through H	21 CFR 177.1580 Subsections (a), (b) & (c)
  Co-efficient of Expansion	1.7 X10-5in/in/°C	ASTM D696

• Durability
  The durability of the film is 2-3 years in vertical (90±5°) applications outdoors and 5+ years indoors in vertical applications and two years for interior Floor Graphics. While all Permacolor overlaminating films have UV resistance built in to help extend the life of your image, the durability of the image is mainly dependent upon the quality of the inks (see technical data sheets given by the ink manufacturers) and pressure sensitive media being used.
• Shelf Life
  Two years when stored at 75°F (24°C) and 50% relative humidity or less. Note: Mactac recommends that rolls be stored on end or suspended from the core.
• Limitations
  1) The user is responsible for determining the product’s suitability, including adhesion and if needed, removal characteristics when used in applications other than listed specifically in this Performance Guide.
  2) If there are any questions about applications, please contact your Mactac sales representative to discuss your requirements for recommendations.
  3) If this is a printed Performance Guide it is an uncontrolled document. Please check the Mactac website for the latest, most up-to-date version.
  
• Recommendations for Rolling and Shipping Laminated Images
  
  • Mactac studies and field surveys with numerous customers using Permacolor laminates in rolled-up graphic applications, leads to the following recommendations for rolling and shipping laminated images:
  • 1. Prior to rolling graphics:
    • a) A 2 - 4 hour wet-out period is strongly recommended for the adhesive system to build to ultimate adhesion. This will significantly improve your success with rolled-up graphics.
    • b) This product can be used over UV inkjet and screen printed images. However, extra wet-out time is required to reduce silvering and build bond prior to rolling.
  • 2. For single-side laminated images:
    • a) Roll laminated side out for shipping and storage.
    • b) An inside roll diameter of 3 - 5 inches, minimum, is recommended for graphics with less than 10 mil total graphic thickness (includes imaged media and Permacolor overlaminates).
    • c) For images with a total thickness of 10 mils or greater an inside roll diameter of 10 - 12 inches, minimum, is recommended.
  • 3. For images laminated on both front and back sides:
    • a) Roll images with the thicker laminate to the outside for shipping and storage. For example: if your image has 5 or 10 mil polycarbonate on the front and 15 mil polycarbonate on the back (for additional stiffness), roll the graphic with the 15 mil PermaFlex side out.
    • b) All double laminated images should be rolled with an inside roll diameter of 10 - 12 inches minimum. Remember that a larger inside diameter is better.
  • Please keep in mind that this is a recommendation, individual experience should not be discounted. We recognize that different laminators and laminating methods may produce different results.
• Values given are typical and are not necessarily for use in specification.

• Adhesive Type: Permanent Acrylic
• Color: Clear
• Films: Polycarbonate (PC)
• Length: 150'
• Width: 51"
• Liner Category: 1.4 mil Polyester (PET)
• Outdoor Durability: 3 Years
• Precise Program: N
• Thickness: 5.0 mil