Pressure Sensitive films

1. What are Pressure Sensitive Films?

Pressure Sensitive films are designed for applications where more adhesion than what static cling vinyls can provide is needed. The extra adhesion comes in the form of a permanent or low tack removable adhesive on the backside of the film. These applications include matte surfaces such as plasterboard walls, furniture, cardboard, metal, etc. Pressure sensitive films are ideal for signboards, appliances and electronic devices and are also useful for windows where more adhesion than static cling is desired. Installation, while not difficult, is not quite as easy as static cling and somewhat more care must be taken during the application process, especially on surfaces where the adhesive can pick up dust that can reduce its adhesion.

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2. Pressure Sensitive Films for Screen Printing

Supercling® LTR is designed for short and long term applications on glass or other glossy surfaces but also for use on matte surfaces such as walls, metals, woods, plastics, paint and others. LTR's unique premium adhesive is designed for controlled tack (limited growth) for repositionability and easy long-term removability (up to 6 months) without leaving residue.

Two types of Clear SuperCling are available. The Clear/Matte SuperCling's adhesive is light-diffusing and gives the clear vinyl a soft, frosted look that may be desirable for certain applications. It does provide excellent contact clarity (surfaces to which it is applied show through clearly).

The Clear/Clear SuperCling adhesive is intended for applications that require
see-beyond clarity. The clear/clear also provides excellent contact clarity (surfaces to which it is applied show through clearly). The clear/clear is ideal for storefront window applications.

White SuperCling LTR is available in a 4mil & 6mil thickness.
The 6mil has a 96# lay-flat liner.

Product Description:

Print Application: Non-topcoated PS vinyl is suitable for printing by conventional and UV screen processes, conventional and UV offset lithography, UV flexography, thermal transfer, electrostatic digital imaging (via dry transfer method) and UV Curable printing (Flat bed printers). Ink recommendations can be provided upon request.

Availability: (Ohio) Available in sheets or rolls. Master rolls are 54" wide.

Terms: Minimum order: 100 stock size sheets or for custom sheets, 500 msi.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION: The information and recommendations contained in this publication are, to the best of our knowledge, reliable. Suggestions made concerning uses or applications are only the opinion of Plastiprint Sales Company. They are provided as a guide only and shall in no event constitute a warranty of any kind.

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3. Pressure Sensitive Films for Digital Products

• Eclipse Series Supercling® LTR Vinyls

Plastiprint's Eclipse Series Supercling® LTR vinyls are supplied with a unique, low-tack, pressure-sensitive (p/s) adhesive formulation. Supercling LTR can be used anywhere Static Cling Vinyls can be used but, because of its unique, low-tack adhesive, it can also be applied to matte surfaces such as paper, walls, and other non-gloss surfaces. Supercling LTR's proprietary adhesive is designed for controlled tack (limited growth) for easy long-term removability (up to 6 months) without leaving an adhesive residue behind. Its unique, exceptionally smooth adhesive makes it easy to install, re-position and remove.
The Eclipse Series Clear Supercling LTR provides a matte, frosted appearance when viewed through to a distant background. The matte value provides good light diffusion for use in windows or signs. However, when applied to an opaque surface it provides excellent contact clarity for use on walls or other areas where the background should show through.

Eclipse Series Supercling LTR is a 4-mil vinyl on a 50lb liner and rolls are available in 36-inch (14.2 cm) and 50-inch (19.7 cm) widths. The Eclipse Series vinyls are specially topcoated making them a unique and ideal media for use with wide format printers using aqueous dyes or UV pigmented inks.
Since the coating is of an aqueous nature, for outdoor or weatherproof applications, the vinyl must be over-laminated after printing.

Vinyls:

4-mil Vinyl: 4-mil vinyl is a calendered, polymeric vinyl with great dimensional stability but with enough flexibility to be successfully applied to uneven surfaces. Available in only White. Clear Eclipse is presently in R & D in order to provide a more superior product.

Liners:

50lb Liner: 50lb liner with printable backside, excellent die cutting, not intended for applications requiring layflat.

Printer/RIP Setting:
The Eclipse Series coating is capable of accepting heavy ink loads. Adjust printer and/or RIP settings for "Glossy Photo Paper".

Printer Compatibility:

Hewlett-Packard: 1000, 2000, 3000 & 5000 Series; Aqueous dye and UV pigmented inks
Encad: All Models; Aqueous dye and UV pigmented inks
ColorSpan: All Models; Aqueous dye
Mimaki: All Models
Roland: All ink jet models except SolJet
Epson: 9000, 10000; Aqueous dye and UV pigmented inks

Standard Roll Sizes:

Standard roll sizes are 36" X 50' and 50" X 50'.
Sample rolls are also available in 36" X 5' and 50" X 5'.

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4. Supercling® Pressure Sensitive Vinyl For Solvent Ink Jet

Supercling® LTR is designed for short and long term applications on glass or other glossy surfaces but also for use on matte surfaces such as walls, metals, woods, plastics, paint and others. LTR's unique premium adhesive is designed for controlled tack (limited growth) for repositionability and easy long-term removability (up to 6 months) without leaving residue.

Two types of Clear SuperCling are available. The Clear/Matte SuperCling's adhesive is light-diffusing and gives the clear vinyl a soft, frosted look that may be desirable for certain applications. It does provide excellent contact clarity (surfaces to which it is applied show through clearly).

The Clear/Clear SuperCling adhesive is intended for applications that require
see-beyond clarity. The clear/clear also provides excellent contact clarity (surfaces to which it is applied show through clearly). The clear/clear is ideal for storefront window applications.

White SuperCling LTR is available in a 4mil & 6mil thickness.
The 6mil has a 96# lay-flat liner.

Product Description:

Print Application: Non-topcoated PS vinyl is suitable for printing by conventional and UV screen processes, conventional and UV offset lithography, UV flexography, thermal transfer, electrostatic digital imaging (via dry transfer method) and UV Curable printing (Flat bed printers). Ink recommendations can be provided upon request.

Availability: (Ohio) Available in sheets or rolls. Master rolls are 54" wide.

Terms: Minimum order: 100 stock size sheets or for custom sheets, 500 msi.

FOR YOUR PROTECTION: The information and recommendations contained in this publication are, to the best of our knowledge, reliable. Suggestions made concerning uses or applications are only the opinion of Plastiprint Sales Company. They are provided as a guide only and shall in no event constitute a warranty of any kind.

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5.  Supercling® Pressure Sensitive Vinyl for Arizona Ink Jet

Supercling LTR vinyls for the Arizona are non-topcoated, monomeric vinyls with a unique, proprietary adhesive system. Supercling LTR's adhesive is a true, long-term removable adhesive. Most so-called removable adhesives are simply reduced-tack versions of permanent adhesives. Over time, these adhesives grow in strength and in as little as three months grow to permanent strength. Supercling LTR's adhesive does not grow in strength and is guaranteed to be cleanly removable (<2% residue) up to 6 months. Supercling LTR will adhere to and remove easily from glossy and matte surfaces such as walls, signboards and other matte surfaces.

Supercling LTR vinyl for the Arizona ink jet is a 4-mil (101.6µM) vinyl on a 50# (81.5 gm/M²) silicone coated liner. Master rolls are 54" wide and 150' in length.

Vinyls:

4-mil Vinyl: 4-mil vinyl is a calendered, polymeric vinyl with great dimensional stability but with enough flexibility to be successfully applied to uneven surfaces. Available in clear and white.

Liners:

50lb Liner: liner with printable backside, excellent die cutting, not intended for applications requiring layflat.

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6. Pressure Sensitive Films for Offset Lithography

Supercling® Ultra Low Tack Vinyl
Supercling® LTR pressure sensitive vinyl is a calendered vinyl with an ultra-low tack pressure sensitive adhesive, laminated to a paperboard release liner. Supercling LTR is designed for short and long term applications on glass or other glossy surfaces but also for use on matte surfaces such as walls, smooth grained wood, metal, plastics and others. It is an ideal media for window graphics, decals, signs, wall decorations, point of purchase and promotional applications.
Supercling LTR's proprietary adhesive is designed for controlled tack (limited growth) for easy long-term removability (up to 6 months) without leaving an adhesive residue behind. Its unique, exceptionally smooth adhesive makes it easy to install, re-position and remove. Clear Supercling LTR is a clear matte product that diffuses light in window applications but has excellent contact clarity on opaque surfaces. The Supercling media available for UV offset litho printing is a 4-mil vinyl on a 90lb lay-flat liner.

Sheets are available from 54" wide master rolls.

Topcoating

The topcoating is designed for conventional offset lithography. Although non-topcoated Supercling is perfectly suitable for UV offset lithography, it may be desirable to use topcoated Supercling® because of its reduced drying/curing time that may allow the press to be run faster. The topcoating extends the shelf life of the static cling up to six months.
Supercling® for Conventional Offset printing is available upon special request. Please contact Plastiprint's sales support staff for information.

Vinyls:

4-mil Vinyl: 4-mil vinyl is a calendered, polymeric vinyl with great dimensional stability but with enough flexibility to be successfully applied to uneven surfaces. Available in clear and white.

Liners:

90lb premium stay-flat liner: 8 pt white cast-coated liner, highly printable backside, good layflat, and stiffness. Not recommended for rotary die cutting.

Standard Sheet Sizes:

Standard sheet stock sizes are 25" X 36"and 27" X 38". Custom sheet sizes are always available. Minimum order of 100 sheets.

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7. Pressure Sensitive Films for Flexographic Printing

Supercling® Ultra Low Tack Vinyl
Supercling® LTR pressure sensitive vinyl is a calendered vinyl with an ultra-low tack pressure sensitive adhesive, laminated to a paperboard release liner. Supercling LTR is designed for short and long term applications on glass or other glossy surfaces but also for use on matte surfaces such as walls, smooth grained wood, metal, plastics and others. It is an ideal media for window graphics, decals, signs, wall decorations, point of purchase and promotional applications.
Supercling LTR's proprietary adhesive is designed for controlled tack (limited growth) for easy long-term removability (up to 6 months) without leaving an adhesive residue behind. Its unique, exceptionally smooth adhesive makes it easy to install, re-position and remove. Clear Supercling LTR is a clear matte product that diffuses light in window applications but has excellent contact clarity on opaque surfaces. The Supercling media available for flexographic printing is a 4-mil vinyl on a 50lb liner or a 90lb lay-flat liner. Master rolls are 27" and 54" wide.

*Recommendation: Water-based flexo printers can be used if you add a topcoat primer to the vinyl at the first station of the press.
Recommended Primer:
Sun Chemical Co.
Prokote Primer
Part #: RLB00201FS
Supercling® LTR for Water-Based flexo is available upon special request (minimum quantities apply). Please contact Plastiprint's sales support staff for information.

Vinyls:

4-mil Vinyl: 4-mil vinyl is a calendered, polymeric vinyl with great dimensional stability but with enough flexibility to be successfully applied to uneven surfaces. Available in clear and white.

Liners:

50lb Liner: liner with printable backside, excellent die cutting, not intended for applications requiring layflat.

90lb premium stay-flat liner: 8 pt white cast-coated liner, highly printable backside,
good layflat, and stiffness. Not recommended for rotary die cutting.

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8. SuperCling Wall Graphic Vinyl

SuperCling LTR: Is designed for short and long term applications on Walls or other surfaces surfaces such as windows, metals, woods, plastics, paint and others. LTR's unique premium adhesive is designed for controlled tack (limited growth) for repositionability and easy long-term removability (up to 6 months) without leaving residue. SuperCling is great for any size of wall graphic, whether it be a life sized mural or a small decorative decal.

Forget about the messy wall paper and paint! Make a bold impression and grab your audience's attention with the easy to apply SuperCling wall graphic vinyl. SuperCling can turn any wall into an instant promotion with custom designed wall graphics, ultimately maximizing available P.O.P. advertising and design space.

Product Description:
 

Compliant under CONEG and USDA approved

Print Application:  Non top-coated PS vinyl is suitable for printing by Screen printing, Conventional and UV offset lithography, UV flexography, Solvent Digital Ink Jet, including Eco-Solvent & UV Curable printing (Flat bed printers).

Availability: (Ohio) Available in sheets or rolls. Master rolls are 54" wide.
Terms: Minimum order: 100 stock size sheets or for custom sheets, 500 MSI

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9. Floor Graphic Media

Plastiprint Floor Graphics:  Is a base vinyl with a hi-tack removable floor graphic adhesive over laminated with a scuff resistant film for protection of the graphic. Both films are pressure sensitive and offer cold laminating advantages. This system offers the ease of peel and stick application as well as protection of the graphic for up to 180 days from normal wear and tear. Ideal for in-store retail, P.O.P. application, in-store decoration, event signage, etc.

Product Description:
 

Print Application:  Non-topcoated PS vinyl is suitable for printing by Solvent Digital Ink Jet, conventional and UV screen processes, conventional and UV offset lithography, UV flexography, water-based flexography, thermal transfer and electrostatic digital imaging (via dry transfer method). Ink recommendations can be provided upon request. 

Availability: (Ohio) Available in sheets or rolls. Master rolls 27" or 54" wide, standard sheet size 20" X 27" & 27" X 38".

FOB: Cincinnati, OH 45246

Payment Terms: 1% 10 days, net 30 days on approved credit

FOR YOUR PROTECTION: The information and recommendations contained in this publication are, to the best of our knowledge, reliable. Suggestions made concerning uses or applications are only the opinion of Plastiprint, Inc. They are provided as a guide only and shall in no event constitute a warranty of any kind. The user assumes all risks resulting from the use of our products and must confirm the suitability thereof by its own tests. Our liability will in no event exceed the dollar value of the material sold.



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