This Permacolor PromoGard 3.5mil 54" x 150' Gloss Clear Digital PS Overlaminate is 3.5 mil gloss finish overlaminating film that is coated on one side with a clear acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive with an easily removed 40# liner. It has a built in UV inhibitors to retard color fade caused by ultra violet (UV) light exposure. This film can be laminated to digital images including solvent- and eco-solvent inkjet, and water-based inkjet prints to impart protection from abrasion, moisture, UV light and other potentially damaging effects in both indoor and outdoor environments. This Permacolor PromoGard 3.5mil 54" x 150' Gloss Clear Digital PS Overlaminate provides protection and light control for POP, POS and general signage applications with a durability of up to 4 years outdoors and 5 years+ indoors.
Product Details
Features and Benefits:
Suitable for use over solvent, eco-solvent, UV and latex printed wide-format graphics
Up to four years outdoor durability
Typical Uses:
Protection of short-term indoor and outdoor graphics
Use with: IMAGin PrintVinyl, JT5800 and REBEL RB200 Series
Physical Properties
Property
Typical Values
Test Method
Thickness, inches (µm) Film plus adhesive Total product
Durability The durability of the film is up to 4 years outdoors and 5+ years indoors. 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
Where exposure to moisture, chemicals, solvents or high pressure wash is anticipated, Mactac recommends sealing the edges with varnish, silicone or other sealant to prevent penetration by these liquids.
Overlaminates should not be applied onto dusty or dirty prints.
The mounting board must be properly prepared prior to mounting the image. This may include wiping with alcohol, light sanding or surface sealing depending on the board. Contact your board supplier for their recommendation.
Mactac's pressure sensitive mounting films are intended for "Cold Roll Lamination" (40°F - 104°F). The addition of heat while simultaneous mounting with Thermal Overlaminates may result in curl or have other detrimental effects on the finished product.
Whenever possible, always test first to ensure end-use capability.
• Values given are typical for unprocessed product and are not for use as specifications. Processing may change the values.
