Series 3420

Calendered Overlaminate

Series 3420 is constructed of a 75 micron calendered vinyl film with clear, permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive. Designed to protect and prolong the life of printed images, Series 3420 is made of a polymeric facestock and available in gloss, satin and matte finishes. Series 3420 is rated for outdoor durability up to 5 years. See Arlon’s Print Media Total System Warranty, which is available at https://www.arlon.com/support/warranties.

Applications & Features

  • Protective overlaminate for all promotional, intermediate and industrial, calendered products
  • Short-term signage, kiosks and POP displays, interior floor graphics*
  • UV inhibitors to protect and extend the life of your printed graphic
  • Arlon overlaminate film is designed to be laminated cold without any heat

Performance & Physical Data

Property Test Methods Typical Value
Surface Finish Gloss Meter 60° Reflection 80 to 90 Gloss Units (Gloss)
35 to 45 Gloss Units (Satin)
5 to 10 Gloss Units (Matte)
Thickness Micrometer, Federal Bench Type 75 micron
Tensile Strength Tensile Tester with 51 mm jaw separation; crosshead speed of 5.1 mm/s, web direction 1.8 kg/cm
Elongation Instron Tensile Tester as above ≥ 190%
Shelf Life (In Box) Ideal Storage Temperature 21°C and 50% relative humidity 1 year from factory shipment
Application Temperature Range On clean, dry substrate 4.4°C to 38°C
Service Temperature Range Film applied to etched aluminum panels 24 hours prior to testing -29°C to 65°C
Dimensional Stability 70°C, 48 hours 0.51 mm
Peel Adhesion PSTC-1, 15 min, 21°C 0.45 kg/cm
Adhesion TLMI Release at 90˚, 760 cm/min 23.62 g/cm
*Series 3420 Matte when used with recommended Arlon base films

Optimum Performance

Actual weathering durability depends on surface preparation, surface maintenance and exposure conditions. Successful weather resistance is characterized by the retention of legibility.

Series 3420 will resist weathering best when applied to vertical or upper outboard angles. Horizontal angles, such as hood and auto roof surfaces, will deteriorate more quickly than vertical. This is due to increased exposure to sun and moisture, as well as continued high deposition of dirt and atmospheric contaminants. Arlon does not recommend its film for horizontal or close horizontal applications.

Floor Application

Series 3420 Matte is recommended for short-term interior floor applications when used with DPF 8200, DPF 4600GLX/MLX, DPF 510GTR/MTR or DPF 510GT/MT. Series 3420 Matte is classified under AS 4586:2013 Slip Resistance Classification of New Pedestrian Surface Materials, Appendix A: Class P3, Appendix B: Class D1. Expected life for these combinations is up to 6 months. To determine the best product for the application Arlon always recommends testing on the surface prior to using the above products. Product performance can vary greatly depending on the surface type, level of foot traffic, elemental exposure, carpet type, and floor condition. Due to these variables, Arlon is unable to offer a warranty for the performance, expected life, or clean removability of these products for floor graphic applications. See Arlon’s Standard Limited Warranty, which is available at http://www.arlon.com/support/standard-limited-warranty. 

Please refer to Arlon’s Installation Guide for detailed techniques and best practices.

Terms & Conditions

The following is made in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied:

All orders and purchases made in connection with this document are governed and limited by Arlon’s Standard Terms and Conditions, which are incorporated in full by this reference and are available at http://www.arlon.com/terms-andconditions or in hardcopy by request.

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