Quality Plastic Film and Plastic Sheets
DuraLar adhesive-backed film sticks best to most smooth, flat, clean surfaces . But it will NOT stick to surfaces like blocks, fabric, and other rough surfaces. The performance of the film will also be affected by external conditions like the environment its being used in.
Both the adhesive-backed film and your surface should be clean and free of any dust, oils or grease. Slowly remove the film from the liner and place the top edge in position. Then gently smooth from the top downward and outward to remove air bubbles. You can use an application roller or even a credit card to … Read more
DuraLar adhesive-backed film can be laser-cut in single sheets and in stacks. The base film, adhesive system, and paper liner are all safe to cut. The paper liner used with the PSA films makes it possible for the film to be laser cut in stacks; the paper works as a barrier that keeps the sheets from … Read more
There is no specific service life or shelf life for DuraLar adhesive-backed film. Many variables can affect the use and performance of the pressure-sensitive adhesive in a particular application, including what surface the product is being adhered to, quality of application, external conditions, and type of final application. Therefore, it is essential that you evaluate the … Read more
Absolutely! On its matte surface, drafting film accepts lead, charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink. It erases cleanly without smearing or leaving shadows. It can also be painted on with acrylic and oil paints.
Our two-sided matte drafting film has an identical matte write-on coating on both sides, while our one- sided matte drafting film has a matte coating on one side and a gloss coating on the other.
Yes, both the 1/side matte and 2/side matte Drafting Film can be laser cut, either in single sheets or stacks.
The polypropylene we stock is available in sheets only. We can custom order this material in roll form, but larger production minimums will apply. Please contact your sales rep for more information.
Polypropylene sheets are extruded, cooled, and cut into master sheets. Bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) is polypropylene that is stretched in two directions. This process is only done with thinner films, not the thicker sheets that we stock. This type of film tends to be used in packaging and labeling. We do not stock BOPP, but can provide it on … Read more
Although both materials are polyethylene, they do have different properties. LDPE is softer, more flexible and melts at a lower temperature than HDPE. LDPE is used in sandwich bags and other types of packaging. HDPE is harder, has a higher chemical resistance and can withstand higher temperatures. Grafix stocks HDPE , not LDPE, although LDPE … Read more
