HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200149 Saratoga National Bank & Trust ATM 3M Scotchcal Graphic Film Material Science• Effective June 201F3
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Commercial Snlutions Division
3MTM ScotchcalT'" Graphic Film
Series f J40
3MT"" CantroltacT`" Print Film
Series 40C
Produet 31VtTM ScotchcalT'"Graphic Film Series IJ40 and 3MT"'ControltacT'^Print Film Serics 40C offer great
versatility for indoor and outdoor signs and fleet graphics for solvent,eco-solvent,UV,latex inkjet printing
Deseription and screen printing.
Rerno�able v�rsions 3M'"'Scotchcal'"Graphic Film Series IJ4p-lOR and 3M'""Controltac'"Print Film 4dC-
10R�re tested and approved for use in conjunction with the recommended overlaminate as base fi�m to
produce graphics for floors.
7his filrn uses 3M'"'ControltacT""and 3Mr""Gomply'""technology.
3M'"'Controitac'""minimizes the initial contact area of the adhesive and allows the applicator to reposiYian
the film duriny application.
This aliows easier installatfon of large format yraphics in a wide temperature range.
Product variants with ComplyT""adhesive also have air release channels for fast and easy,6u6ble-free graphic
installations.
PfoCfuCt Line Screen and inkjet printing IJ40-10 white,opaque,glossy,permanent adhesivc(grey).
1J4D-lOT white,opaque,glnssy,permancnt adhesi�e{cpcar}_
IJ40 1QR white,opaqur,glossy,removable adhesive(grcy).
IJ40-2Q white,opaquc,matte,prnnanent adf�esive(grcy).
IJ40-20R white,opaque,matte,removable adhesive(grey).
40C 10 whitc,opaque,glossy,permanent adhesive(grey}with
ControltacT"'and ComplyT'".
40C-tOR white,opaque,glossy,removable adhesive{grey)with
ControitaeT^'and ComplyT^".
40G20 wfiite,opaque,mattc,permanent adftiesive(grey)with
Conteolt�c'"'and Comply""
40C-20R white.opaque,matte,removable adhesive(grey)with
Controltac'"'and Comply'".
IJ40-114 transparent,glossy,perrnanent adhesive.
IJ40-114R tr�nsparent,glossy,remova6le adhusive.
fJAO-124 transparent,matte,p�rmanenS adhesive.
IJ40-124R transparent,maYte,removable adhesive.
Produe# 7�ese are indicative vofues for unprocessed products.
Contact your 3M representative for a custom specificati�n.
Character�stics
Physical&Application Material c�lendered�inyl(polymeric)
Surface finish glossy and matte(see product line}
Thickness(film) 75�m(0_d75 mm}
Adhesive type acrylic adhesive,pressure-sensitive
fn addilfon:product vari�nts with Comply'"'adhesive have air releose channels
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Adheslve appearance grey.except for transparent versions;some white films with clear adhesive
avaolabla{indicated witl�letter'T')
versions with Comply: grey
Liner back-sided Poly�thyl�ne caated paper
versions with Comply: double-sided Polyethyi�ne coated pa�er
Adhesion 16 N/25 mm Typical peel 24 hours aftcr application
(5ubstrate:glass}
removable films of series �i W25 mm
Applic3tion methad wet or dry
versions wutEi Comply: dry only!
Applied shrinkage <0.4 mrn FTM i4
Application temperawre +10°C for flat surfaces
(nunoin�un uir and�;ub�.irarc)
+ld°C for curved surfaces without rivets
use for floors: +16°C
Service temperature -50°C to+90°C (not for extended periods of time at the extremes)
(.�f icr;�pplicatinn)
Surface type flat ta simple curved
Substrate type aluminium,glass,PMMA,PC"',ABS,paint
use far floors: ceramic,finished wood,marble,sealed concrete,
terrazzo,waxed vinyl
"Might requi�r drying with hr,ot before usc
Graphic removal Removable without heat and/nr chemicals from supported substrates.
Staternent given for remo�able�ersions only!
No liability is given For ease ar speed of rcmoval of any graphic.Pay attention to
adcquate air and substrate temperaturc.
The vafues above are the results of illustrative lab test measurements and shall not be considered�s a
commitment from 3M.
StOra98 Sheff life Use within two years from the date of manufacture on the sealed original box.
Use within one year after opening the box.
Storage conditions +4°C to+40°C,out of sunlight,origina�container in clean and dry area.
The shclf life as defined above remains an indicative and maxiitium data,subject zo many external and non-
controllable Foctors.It may never bc interpreted as warranty.
Flammability �I�mmability standards are dif�erent from country to country.Ask your local 3M contact for details,please.
Durability The dura6iliYies mentioned in the 4able bclow are the results of illustrative lab tests. The values show the best
performance expected from these products,provided that the film will be processed and�pplied
profession�lly accnrding to 3M's recommendations.
7he dvrability statements do not constitute warranties of quality,li#e and characteristics.
Thr,durability of praducts is also influenced 6y:
- Yhe type of su6strate and thorough prepar�tinn of the surface(with 3M'"'Surface Preparotion System}
- application procedures
- environmental factors
- th�method and the frequency of cicaning
lJnprocessed film The following durability data are yiven for unprocrssr.d film only�
CRimatic zones Graphic durabiiity is largely determined by thc climate and the angle of exposure.
Find 6elow a table showing the durability of a product according to the angle of
exposure and fhe geographical location of the applicatian.
Zane 1 Northem E�rrope.Italy(north of Rome},Russia
3M Europe Product Bullr.tin 40 page 2 of S
Zone 2 Mediterranean area without North Africa.South Africa
Zone 3 Gulf area,Africa
Expos�re types Vertical: " '° �" 1 7he face of the graph+c is
t 1 '-10°from�ertical.
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Nom � ��, . - The face of Yhe graphic is greater than 10°from
vertical: / � vertical and greater than 5°from horizontal.
/ '
Intcrior: Interior means an application inside a bui[ding without dfrect
exposure to sunlight,
Vertical outdoor �one 1 Zone 2 Zane 3
exposure
i�� ; 7 years 6 years 4 years
� � � � 5 years 4 years 3 years
Non-vertical �one 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
outdoor
exposure
����. 3.5 years 3 years 2 years
"�'�:�' �': 2.S years 2 ycars 1.5 years
Interior applicatian Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3
��:' '�� 7 years 7 ycars 7 years
Notice! Use far floors:durabiltiy(�nterlar)-12 months
3M�"'Performance In addition,3M provides a guarantee/warranty on a finished applied graphic
Guarantee and MCS'"" within the framework of 3M'"'Performance Guarantee and/or 3M'""MCST"'
Warranty warranty programs.
For detailed graphic construction and application options along with specific
Warranty periods,please see thr Warranty matrices and Warranty informatpon on
3M Graphic Snl�ttinns/Warrantir.s.
Visit w.ww.3msr3�hics.com for getting mor�det�ils a6out 3M's comprehensive
graphic solutions.
��m��atl�n$ �� 3M specifically cloes not recomniend or warrant the following uses,hut please conYact us to discuss your
needs to recommend other products.
End Uses
Graphics appliod to _ flexibie su6strates incl.3M'""Panagraphics'""!11 Wide Width Flexible Substra4e.
- law surface energy substrates or substrates with low surface energy coating.
- other than flat or siinply curved surfac�s.
- painted or unpafnted rough wallboards,c�ypsum boards and wallpapers.
- stainless steel.
- surfaces that�re not clean and smoath.
_ sur{�ces witf�poor paint to substrate adhesioii.
_ loose,brok�n or unsound flooring material.
Gr�phie removal from _ signs or existing graphics that musY remafn intact.
Graphics sul�jected to - gasoline vapors or spilEs.
Important Notice - 3M Comm�rcial Salutions products are not tested again;t outomotive manufar.turer specifications!
- Due ta increasing winding-tension towards the roll corc:,surface fmpressions might oceur with rolls of a
length of more than 200 m.
Graphies Graphic protection can improve the appearance,perforrnance and durability of printed graphics.Any printed
graphic exposed to abrasive conditions(including vehicles},harsh cleaners or chemicals must incfude graphic
Manufaeturing protection in order to be warranted.
3M F.urope Fraduct Bulletln 46 page 3 of 5
When to use an overprfnt See instruction hulletin GPO'graphic pratection options'for iurther in(orniatian about selection ond use of
clear or overlami�iate protective o�erlaminates and printa6le cEears.
Graphic for Floors To create a graphic for floors this fflm has to be protected with the recommended overlaminaie.No printable
clear available!
>Produr.t Biilletin Grnphir,,Prnte�-.ifnn{�pti�n:_<
Shipping finished graphics Flat,or rolled film side out on 130 mm(5 inch�or larger core.These rnethods help to prevent the liner from
wrinkling or application ta�e,if used,#rom poppfng off.
Converting A too high tot:�l physical ink ainaunt on the film results in media characteristic changes,inadequate drying,
overlarninate liftirrg,and/or poor graphlc perforrnar�ce.l he maximum recommended total ink coverage for
I nforma#ion tf7is film is 270%.
Inkjet Printing
Adequatefy Dry Inadequate drying can result in grapf�ic failure including curling,increased shrinkage and adhesion failure,
Graphics which are not covered under any 31V1 warranty.
Poarly dried film becomes soft and stretchy,and the adhesive becomes too aggressive.
Even if your printer has a dryer,it may not adequate dry latex and solvcnf inks in the short period of time it
spends passieig through the heater.
Recammendations ta Dry the graphic unrolled or at least as a loose wound roll standing upright.7o firrther increase air circulatican
improve the drying of solv�nt place the spooled film roll on a grid,and place a fan beneath the�rid-
inks
If you only spool open the fifm,adequate drying could still take a week,depending on the environment.
8uild enough time inYo your process to ensure adequote drying of the yrapfiic.3M rccommends at Erast a
minimum drying time of 24 hrs 6efore further processiny.Test:Fold a piece of film with
maximum ink laydown of the graphic nnto ftself.Apply 140 g/cm�for 15 minutes,rclease and check for
effects like sticking or dull spats.These are cfear indications that further curing or drying is needed.
Notice:Latex inks are Unlike solvent inks,spoaling and letting latex printed graphics sii does not help to cure the ink,but does allow
different the graphic manufacturer ro see if any oily spots are generated which may interfere with pvoper adhesion of
overlaminates.
To ensure proper fatex ink drying,use the following recommend�tions:
Media_Presets HP media presets contain all the needed seYtings to prir7t an a specific media.
Dowrtload and use media presets from the following page:www.hp.com/go/mediasoiutionslocator.
Environmental Conclitions:HP media presets heve been specially designed and tested for each printer-media
com6ination.
Recammended environmenkal conditions:+20�C ta+25°C,Humidity 40%-60%RM
Important notice for HP Thie amount of ink prir�ted is the mair�key for proper ov�rlominate adhesion.Select a media preset using
831/871 and HP 881/$91 1p0%or less ink density.
Post processing of latex Latex inks sf�ould ernerge from thc pririYer fully dried.Posi air dryinc�of a wret print will not enable drying,
printed graphics immediately sii7ce latex ink dryinG requfres that tl7e dried ink is heated a6ove the fifm forrnation temperature of the latex
after printing inside the prii�ter.
For intmtdiately post-processing of latex printed graphics follow strictly th�recommendations given abovE
(Section Latex inks nre different)ond test the proper drying with the followinc�performance tests:
Visual Test:Check the image immediately after printing.The sample should not be wet or sticky to the touch,
or have an'oify'feel when it emer�es from the printer.
Rub6ing Te:t Aftcr the visual inspeciion,wipe the printed sample with a whitc wet paper towel.Fully-dried
ink sliould resist wiping and sho�tid not show any stains on the white cloth.If the ink is e�sily removed by wet
r�ibbing,then it is not dricd.
Stacking Test:In some cases,the top surface will appear dry after printing 6ut within a few minutes ink may
mic�rate to the surface feaving an oily aspect.To ensure proper dryiny,stack at least 12 sheets liner to printed
side and let sit for one hour.
After 1 hour,remove the stack and check for"oily"stains,wet surfaces or glossiness changes on hlgh ink
laydown areas on each sllcet.If any of thcse occur,then th�ink is not properfy dried.
If a san�ple is not properly drled on the printer,reprint the image ui�der a condition that allows complete
drying.Cornrr�on improvernent steps are:
Increasing the drying temp�rature in 5 degree steps.
Increasing the number of passes to slow down printing.
-Reducing the amour�t of ink printed(medi;�preset with lower'ink densities).
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Allow the converted grapiiic Give laminated samples time before applyii�g 2hem.The adhesion bond between the laminate and the printed
to 6uild sufficient base film wili increase with time.24 hours minimum for room terl�perature laminated graphics.
hond prior to 8 hours minimum for graphics laminated with heated rolls(one or two),Lamin�tfon temperature:+40"C to
application/installation +6Q°C.Lamination speed:maximum 2 met�r/minute.
Applieation See product 6ulletin ATR`application tape recommendations'for information about selection and use of
suitable application tapes for thFs product,please.
>Produet�ulletin Applicntiqn T:ipa Rr•cOmmr,nelptiOns<
Refer to Instruction Bulletin 5.1'sefec#and prepare substrates for graphic ap�ilicatfon',for general appficaiion
information.
>In��trur.tion Bullatin 5.1'sglqat_ancl,pmpnrn cuhstrot�c,fnrgraphic��p�lfcntion'<
Important Notice Films require high squeegee pressure to avoid air entrapment between film and substrate.Thercforc the use
Controltac'""Films of 3MT'"PA-1 Gold SqueEgee wlth thin and sofY sleeve is recoinmended.Wetting of slee�es helps to avoid
scratches on film surface during application.Please refer ta the producYs instrucYion bulletin for detailcd
information.
Graphics for Fioors Application Tapes Graphic for floors do not require a prernask or prespaciny tape for application.
Avoid Lifting Cut r:�diuses an any sharp corners of the graphic after lainination.po not apply
finished graphic ta the edge of tiles.Keep always a distance of a few centimeter
to the joints(not edgc of graphic to edge of tile).
Maintenance Use a cfcancr dcsigncd for high-quafity painted surfaces.The cleaner must be wet,nan-abrasive,wfthout
strong solvents,and havr.�pH val�ic k�ctween 3 and 11(n�ithcr steongly acidic nor strongly alkaline).
and Cleaning
Refer to Instruction 6ulletin 6.5'storage,handling,mairitenance and removal of films and shectings',for
general maintenance�nd cfeaning information,
>In�strur.tlnn Liullr.tin.fi,5:Str�roge,Hmyellin�,�Vl��ii�;cnnnC�'and.Rcmnvnl of Flms qnd Sfv_r.tings'�
Imporfant �he application of colored or printed film onto glass with sunlight exposure can Iead to glass breakagc
through thermal expansion of the glass.The local conditions must 6e examined for the danger of glass brcak
Safety Rema rk by uncvcn heat�bsorption through sun ex�osure.Type of glass(insulatoon glass,float glass,LSG,toughened
safety glass,scrni-tcmpered glass,etc.),glass dimension,joint condition,flexibility of the sealant,quality of
Application to glass th�edge finishing,geographical orientation and partiaf shadow during sun exposure are the deter�nining
fartors.Light colnr designs and application on the oirtside af the window are ta br prcferred.A frer non-
appfied framework of 4 mm araund the entire window front can help to dissipate the absorbed warmth.
According to common knawlr_dge�thermal crnck can occur at femperat�ere differences of�pprox.130°C
(toughened safety glass),approx.40°C(float ylnss)or�pprox.110`C(semi-tempered glass).Coldest place is
usually und�r the framework in the enihedded joined window part,the warmest place is typically on the
darkest placE in the format.Because of the m;�ny above mentioned factors,glass breakage cannot be fully
predicted,therefore 3M does not accept li3bility for glass breakage when usin�this film for window graphics.
Remarks �his bulletin provides technical information only.
Important notice All questions of warranty and liability relatfng to this product are governed by the terms and conditions of the
sal�,su6fect,where applicable,to the prevailing law.
Before using,the user must determine the suit:,k�iiity of the product for its required or intendcd use,and the
user assumes all risk and liability whatsoevcr in connection therewith.
As outdoor graphics age,natural w�atliering occurs c�using a gradual reduction in gloss,slighi color changes,
some lifting of the graphic at the edges or around rivets,and ultimaYely a minor amount of cracl�ing.
These changes are not evidence of product failure and are not covered by a 3M warrar�ty.
Addition�31 information Visit the web site of your local subsidiary at www.3Mgraphies.com for getting:
- more details a6out 3MT"`IVICS'"'W3rr�nty and 3M""Performance Guarantee
additional instruction bullctins
_ a cornplete product over�iew a6aut materi�ls 3M is offcring
Rcsponsi6lc for thfs tecf�nic,il 6ull�4in 3M.Controltac,Envisiun,Scotchcal,Coinply.MCS,and
Pnnaqraphics are trodemarks of 3M Company.AI!oiher
Commercial Solution�Divi�ion 3M Dcutschlpnd GmhH trademarks arc the prap�rty of iheir mspectfvi�ownors.
}�lenneslcitan 7 Carl-Schvr'rSYc 1 Thu usc uf t�ademark�Pc�ns and I�rand namcs In thl,bulletin is
1831 Dicgum,13elgium �1A53 Ncuss,Gcrrnony based upon US�inndord;.These stand�rds m�ty v2ry from country
to couniry out,idc ihc USA.
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