Series 3170

Intermediate Cast Overlaminate Pressure-Sensitive Film

Series 3170 overlaminate is a 35 microns gloss cast vinyl film with clear, permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive. Designed to protect printed graphics, the thinner facestock of Series 3170 provides a higher conformability for your vehicle wraps, intermediate signage, and graphics.  

Series 3170 is rated for outdoor durability up to 7 years. This product is not designed to be used as an optically clear window film, or to be used with cast digital films.

Applications & Features

  • Protective overlaminate for Fusion Wrap, DPF 4600LX, DPF 4500GLX/MLX
  • Vehicle and fleet graphics, intermediate signage, kiosks and POP displays
  • 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
Thickness Micrometer, Federal Bench Type 35 microns
Tensile Strength Tensile Tester with 51 mm jaw separation; crosshead speed of 5.1 mm/s, web direction 1.2 kg/cm
Elongation Instron Tensile Tester as above ≥ 200%
Shelf Life (In Box) Ideal storage temperature 21°C and 50% relative humidity 2 years from factory shipment
Application Temperature Range On clean, dry substrate (Flat) 4.4°C to 38°C
Application Temperature Range On clean, dry substrate (Corrugated with rivets & channels) 15°C to 38°C
Service Temperature Range On clean, dry substrate -40°C to 79°C
Dimensional Stability 70°C, 48 hours 0.25 mm
Peel Adhesion PSTC-1, 15 min, 21°C 0.535 kg/cm
Liner Release TLMI Release at 90°, 760 cm/min 7.28 g/cm

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 3170 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. For best practice on laminating UV inks, see Tip #55: What is Silvering?

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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

All statements, technical information and recommendations published by Arlon relating to Arlon products are based on tests believed to be reliable and within the accuracy of the equipment used to obtain the specific values. Their accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed and Arlon makes no warranty with regard thereto. Seller’s and manufacturer’s only responsibility shall be to replace any quantity of the product proved defective. Seller and manufacturer shall not be liable for injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of use or the inability to use the product. Nor shall seller or manufacturer be liable for any costs or expenses incurred in the processing or printing on the product. Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use. User assumes all risk and liability of every nature in connection therewith. No statements or recommendations other than those contained in the technical information published by Arlon shall have force or effect unless contained in an agreement manually signed by the officers of seller and manufacturer. 

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