Permacolor Gemini XT Clear Mounting Film

These Permacolor Gemini XT Clear Rubber Back Mounting Film is an economical, general purpose, high-bond rubber-based adhesive mounting film with a clear PET carrier. A white polycoated 2-side, moisture stable paper liner protects the adhesive. The single release liner (self-wound) permits easy lamination and eliminates the need to remove a second liner in applications where that may be difficult or impossible. These Permacolor Gemini XT Clear Rubber Back Mounting Film are ideal to a wide variety of mounting surfaces and efficient processing through most roll laminators.

• Features and Benefits:
  • High-tack, high peel adhesions and high cohesive strength for quick adhesion
  • Good for low energy surfaces such as Sintra, plastic and styrene


• Typical Uses:
  • General purpose mounting of digital images
  • Roll laminator


• Physical Properties
  
  

  Property	Typical Values	Test Method
  Thickness, inches (µm) Carrier plus adhesive	0.003 (77)	ASTM-D645
  Quick Tack lb. /in² (N/25mm) Stainless Steel	9.0 (39)	MACtac CTM-25
  Peel Adhesion lb./in. (N/25 mm) 30 min. applied Stainless Steel Acrylic panels Sintra board Digital film Digital Paper	11 (50) 12 (45) 4.5 (19) 6.3 (28) 5.3 (24)	ASTM D 903-49
  Shear, Hours to Fail Stainless Steel	600+	FTM -8 1" x 1" x 1000g
  Temperature Ranges Application for best results: End Use:	> 50°F -20° to 195°F (-30° to 90°C)
  Adhesive pH	Neutral	TAPPI-529



• Durability
  Five years or more indoors and up to 1 year outdoors. Please note that exposure to severe temperatures, ultra-violet light and also in tropical, sub-tropical or desert regions will cause more rapid deterioration. This also applies to polluted areas, high altitude and south facing exposure.


• Shelf Life
  Two years when stored at 68°F (20°C) and 50% relative humidity or less. Note: Mactac recommends that rolls be stored on end or suspended from the core.


• Limitations
  1) The user is responsible for determining the product’s suitability, including adhesion and if needed, removal characteristics when used in applications other than listed specifically in this Performance Guide.
  2) If there are any questions about applications, please contact your Mactac sales representative to discuss your requirements for recommendations.
  3) If this is a printed Performance Guide it is an uncontrolled document. Please check the Mactac website for the latest, most up-to-date version.
  


• Recommendations
  
  • 1. Where exposure to chemicals, solvents or high pressure wash is anticipated, Mactac recommends sealing the edges with varnish, silicone or other sealant to prevent penetration by these liquids.
  • 2. Prints should not be applied onto dusty, dirty, oily or oxidized surfaces.
  • 3. The mounting board must be properly prepared prior to mounting the image. This may include wiping with alcohol, light sanding or surface sealing depending on the board. Contact your board supplier for their recommendation.
  • 4. Mactac's pressure sensitive mounting films are intended for "Cold Roll Lamination" (50°F - 120°F). The addition of heat while simultaneous mounting with Thermal Overlaminates may result in curl or have other detrimental effects on the finished product.
  • 5. PP5000 is not designed with 2nd surface mounting (face mounted applications) in mind.
  • 6. Whenever possible, always test first to ensure end-use capability.


• • Product reinforced with 2-mil polyester during adhesion testing.
  • Values given are typical for unprocessed product and are not for use as specifications. Processing may change the values