Series 4500

Satin Calendered Opaque Film

Series 4500 is a 3-mil (75 micron) calendered film that is ideal for a wide variety of applications. This product comes in 28 eye-catching colors and has an outdoor durability of up to 6 years.

Applications & Features

  • Available in 28 colors.
  • Flexible 3-mil (75 micron) calendered polymeric film with acrylic adhesive and controlled release kraft liner.
  • Cutting and weeding performance speeds up your sign production.
  • Recommended for flat and soft curved surfaces.
  • Satin finish is excellent for banners, interior and exterior graphics.
  • Up to 6-year outdoor durability.

Performance & Physical Data

Property Test Methods Typical Value
Surface Finish Gloss Meter 60° Reflection 40 to 60 Gloss Units (Satin)
5 to 10 Gloss Units (Matte)
Thickness Micrometer, Federal Bench Type 3-mil (75 micron)
Tensile Strength Tensile Tester with 2-in (51 mm) jaw separation; crosshead speed of 12 in/min. (5.1 mm/s), web direction 10.0 lb/in 1.8 kg/cm
Elongation Instron Tensile Tester as above ≥ 150 %
Shelf Life (In Box) Ideal storage temperature 70°F (20°C) and 50% relative humidity 1 year from factory shipment
Application Temperature Range On clean, dry substrate 60°F to 90°F optimum 15°C to 32°C optimum
Service Temperature Range Film applied to etched aluminum panels 24 hours prior to testing -40°F to 150°F -40°C to 65° C
Peel Adhesion PSTC-1, 15 min, 70°F (21°C) ≥ 2.5 lb/in ≥ 0.45 kg/cm
Liner Release TLMI Release at 90°, 300 in/min (760 cm/min) 150 g/2 in 30 g/cm
Dimensional Stability 158°F (70°C), 48 hours 0.025 in 0.64 mm
Gasoline Resistance Film applied to etched aluminum panels 24 hours prior to testing; immersed 15 minutes at 70°F (21°C); stabilized 24 hours before inspection No appreciable effect
NOTE: May not be suitable for some long-term vehicle applications due to rigorous washing cycles and the wide variety of paints, some of which are not compatible with adhesives.
+ Series 4559 is made specifically for thermal imaging – rolls are splice free, polybagged (available in satin finish).

Terms & Conditions

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