Permacolor RAYZor Gloss Clear Cast Vinyl Overlaminate [1.5mil, 54" x 75']

This Mactac Permacolor RAYZor 54" x 75' Clear Gloss Overlaminate is a 1.5 mil gloss cast vinyl laminate that is designed for long term outdoor, marine, fleet or vehicle markings on flat, curved, corrugated, riveted surfaces and textured wall applications. This laminate enhances the image and protects against UV light exposure,moisture, dirt and abrasion. This Permacolor RAYZor 1.5mil 54" x 75' Clear Gloss Cast Vinyl Overlaminate offers a durability of up to 5 years in exterior applications.

• Features and Benefits:
  • Built-in UV protection
  • Optically clear gloss and gloss finishes
  • Part of the B•free® application warranty
  • Five to seven years outdoor durability
• Typical Uses:
  • Highly conformable for vehicle graphics, fleet, marine and textured wall graphics
  • Image enhancement
  • Marine graphics
• Use with: B free Gruv™and WindowVIEW


• Physical Properties
  

  Property	Typical Values	Test Method
  Thickness, inches (µm) Film plus adhesive Total product	0.0025 (64) 0.0039 (100)	ASTM D-645
  Peel Adhesion lb./in. (N/25mm) 180° on stainless steel -20 min - 24 hrs.	3.0 (13.1) 3.7 (16.5)	PSTC-1
  Quick Tack, lb./in² (N/25mm) Stainless Steel	2.5 (11)	FTM - 9
  Dimensional Stability, (%) 48 hours @ 158°F	max 0.01	FTM - 14 10” x 10” Sample Bonded to aluminum
  Gloss (60°)	80 min
  Temperature Ranges Minimum Application: End Use:	40°F (+4°C) -50°F to 225°F (-45°C to 107°C)
  Surface Burning Characteristics (Meets ANSI, NFPA, and IFC as class A) Flame Spread Smoke Density	0 30	ASTM E84-01 or ANSI/NFPA 255 or IFC 8-1
  Adhesive pH	Neutral	TAPPI-529

• Chemical Resistance
  Salt Water Spray .................... ASTM B 117-03
  • 100 hours @ 5% solution ........... no change
  
  Water Immersion
  • 100 hours immersed @ RT ........... no change
  
  Other immersion tests show:
  • Gasoline (30 min.) ........... No effect
  • Water and Detergents (24 hrs.) ........... No effect
  • 10% HCL (10 min) ........... No effect
  • 10% NH OH (10 min) ........... No effect
  
  
  Additionally, this product has good resistance to detergents, alcohol and some aliphatic solvents for short periods of time. Not recommended for contact with ketones, esters, aromatic solvents and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
• Durability
  The outdoor durability is 5 years in outdoor vertical applications in the Central US and 7+ years indoors. Up to one (1) year on indoor Floor Graphics. Horizontal application or in the Southwest regions will be 50% less. While all Permacolor overlaminating films have UV resistance built in to help extend the life of your image, the durability of the image is mainly dependent upon the quality of the inks (see technical data sheets given by the ink manufacturers) and pressure sensitive media being used.
• Shelf Life
  Two years when stored at 75°F (24°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) We recommend you work in a controlled environment (> 72°F (23°C) and 50% RH), and condition the media in the printing room 24 hrs. before printing.
  
  2) Ensure print is perfectly dry. Material should have 24 hrs. drying time, open to the air, and prior to lamination or transportation. Laminate through a professional laminator at 3 - 5 ft./min. Slight mottling may occur from being in the roll too long. This will go away with a little time (typically 24-hrs) in the sun. If this is not possible, simply heat the top roll on your laminator to a temperature of no more than 120°F (50°C) to remove. Caution: heating this film will allow it to stretch easier; special care with film tension will be required!
  
  3) Since this is a very thin cast vinyl film, it is very easy to stretch, keep film face tension as low as possible to reduce this possibility.
  
  4) Where exposure to harsh chemicals, solvents or high pressure wash is anticipated we recommend you seal the edges with varnish, heavy duty car wax or silicone in order to avoid penetration of these liquids into the adhesive.
  
  5) To allow for easy transportation, IMAGin laminated with LF3600 Series can be rolled up, with the image out, with a minimum diameter of 7 inches (18cm). When an overlaminate does not protect the image, make sure the print is completely dry and protected in a plastic bag. During transportation or storage, avoid exposing them to extreme temperature and humidity changes.
  
  6) Always test the combination of inks, media and laminating films prior to commercial use. Slight surface mottling may appear in this high gloss film while in the roll form due to the softness of the film itself. This will disappear after one to two days after lamination all by itself. However, if waiting is not an option, a small amount of heat (100° - 120°F) during the laminating process will remove the mottling immediately. Use care not to stretch the film during this process. Always maintain as little film tension as possible to minimize this possibility.
  
  Values given are typical and are not necessarily for use in specification.