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
DuraLar Adhesive Back Film is not designed to be printed specifically, By enlarge our DuraLar films are able to be screen printed. We recommend you contact your ink vendor for more information on printing on Polyester Film. This product is not designed for digital printing. For digital printing on Adhesive Backed Film, please check out … 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
Are Mylar Balloons made of DuraLar? No! Mylar Balloons are not made of any type of DuraLar, or Mylar or any other type of Polyester Film. ” Mylar balloons ” are made of a specially coated Nylon designed to seal to itself, and act as a barrier to hold helium gas. Unfortunately, we do not supply any material that is acceptable for this application. Any film that we would sell you, would not be able to hold the helium gas long enough to make it worth while!
Can DuraLar be thermoformed? Not really, we can not recommend any of our grades of Duralar for thermoforming applications. Because of it’s higher heat tolerance, and bi-axial crystaline structure, it is not the best choice for thermoforming applications. It’s not impossible but we don’t know many folks using DuraLar for this application.
Is DuraLar Biodegradeable? No. None of our grades of Duralar polyester film is biodegradable! Although it can be recycled through a variety of recycling processes. At Grafix Plastics, we take your polyester film scraps and recycle it, thus avoiding landfill.
Duralar is not certified for contact with food. Grafix stocks other products that are FDA certified such as Acetate, Specific Grades of Polyester Film, HDPE & Polypropylene. Other food safe films are available to special order but will be subject to larger production minimums. Contact us today with your requirements, and let us try and … Read more
Is Clear DuraLar suitable for outdoor use? In the short term (less than 1 year), yes. For more than that, we do not recommend using Duralar for long term outdoor exposure. Long term exposure to the elements can cause the film to yellow, become brittle or turn hazy. The longer DuraLar stays outside, exposed to … Read more
