Tough, textured laminate for indoor and short-term outdoor walkway graphics
Does not finger print
Films: Vinyl (PVC)
Use with: IMAGin JT5828R , B free Gruv GV429R, IMAGin DigiTrans and REBEL RB228R
Product Description
This Permacolor PermaFlex PF6500 54" x 150' Clear PVC Textured Floor Overlaminate is a is a 4.3-mil clear textured vinyl that helps to eliminate glare and provides a very unique and pleasing viewing surface. This product can be used as an overlaminate for indoor as well as outdoor applications. A smooth 1.2-mil PET release liner protects the adhesive. PF6500 can also be used as an indoor floor graphic laminate where dry conditions are expected.
Product Details
Features and Benefits:
Tough, textured laminate for indoor and short-term outdoor walkway graphics
Does not finger print
Typical Uses:
Floor graphics
Wall murals
Point-of-purchase and tradeshow displays
Use with: IMAGin JT5828R , B free Gruv GV429R, IMAGin DigiTrans and REBEL RB228R
Physical Properties
Property
Typical Values
Test Method
Thickness, inches (µm) Film face only Film plus adhesive Total product
0.0043 (109) 0.0053 (135) 0.0097 (260)
ASTM-D645
Peel Adhesion lb./in. (N/25mm)
180° on Stainless Steel
-30 min
- 24 hrs.
2.9 (13) 3.5 (16)
FTM-1
Dimensional Stability %
MD CD
0.6 0.3
FTM-14
Static Coefficient of Friction (Slip Resistance)
No longer specified for indoor dry applications.
Temperature Range Application: End Use:
40°F to 120°F (4.5°C to 50°C) -50°F to 225°F (-45°C to 107°C)
Surface Burning Characteristics (Meets ANSI, NFPA, and IFC as class A) Flame Spread Smoke Density
5 25
ASTM E84-01 or ANSI/NFPA 255 or IFC 8-1
Adhesive pH
Neutral
TAPPI-529
Durability The durability of this film as a Floor Graphic (horizontal) is 3 months indoor and 1 week outdoors. The durability of the film is 2-3 years in vertical (90±5°) applications outdoors and 3-5 years indoors in vertical applications. All Permacolor overlaminating films have UV resistance built in to help extend the life of your image. However, 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
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 in 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 inside for shipping and storage. For example: if your image has 5 or 10 mil polycarbonate or vinyl on the front and 15 mil Polycarbonate on the back (for additional stiffness), roll the graphic with the 15 mil PermaFlex® side in.
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 these are recommendations, individual experience should not be discounted. We recognize that different laminators and laminating methods may produce different results. The recommendations above represent our experience as having the “greatest” success in the field.
Values given are typical for unprocessed product and are not for use as specifications. Processing may change the values.