IMAGin Bfree GRUV GV529BFD Gloss White Vinyl Print Media [3mil, 54" x 150', Permanent Bubble Free Adhesive]

This Mactac IMAGin B-free GRUV GV529BFD 54" x 150' Gloss White Permanent Print Media is a 3mil gloss white, soft calendared PVC film with permanent bubble free air egress adhesive and an outdoor durability of 5 years. This film is designed for indoor or medium-term outdoor advertising and promotional applications on flat or simple curved surfaces. The use of PERMACOLOR ColorGard LUV or RAYZor overlaminates will extend the life of the graphic. This product is NOT intended for vehicle wraps, complex surfaces, cut lettering applications, or wet application installation methods.

• Features and Benefits:
  • 3.0-mil gloss white PVC
  • Eco-solvent, solvent and UV-cured ink jet printing
  • Air-egress adhesive for faster application times
  • Five year outdoor durability


• Typical Uses:
  • Flat or simple curved surfaces.
  • Indoor and outdoor signage.
  • Displays, tradeshows and point-of-purchase.


• Use with:
  • PERMACOLOR RAYZor
  • ColorGard LUV Series


• Physical Properties
  
  

  Property	Typical Values	Test Method
  Peel Adhesion lb./in. (N/25 mm) 180° on Stainless Steel - 30 min. - 24 hr.	2.9 (13) 4.0 (17.5)	PSTC-1
  Quick Tack, lb. /in² (N/25mm) Stainless Steel	4.6 (20)	MACtac CTM-25
  Dimensional Stability in Percent 48 hours @ 158°F	1.8	5" x 5" Sample Bonded to aluminum
  Temperature Ranges Minimum application: End Use:	50°F (+10°C) -40 to 180°F (-40 to 82°C)



• Durability
  The outdoor durability of the unprinted film is 5 years. Overlamination of the inkjet-printed material with PERMACOLOR ColorGard LUV or RAYZor overlaminating films delays color fading that may occur over time. Color fading is mainly dependent upon the inks quality (see technical data sheets given by the ink manufacturers) and pressure sensitive media being used.


• Shelf Life
  2 years from Date of Manufacture when stored at 60 to 77°F (15/25°C) and 50% relative humidity in the original package.


• Approved Printing Processes:
  
  

  Screen Printing:						HP Indigo     ☐
  UV Cured     ☐						Off-set     ☐
  Solvent     ☐						UV Off-set     ☐
  Digital: UV Inkjet     ☒						Thermal Transfer     ☒
  Eco-solvent     ☒						Flexographic     ☐
  True solvent     ☒						Laser     ☐
  Latex     ☒						Jetrion     ☐

  
  
  To achieve the best possible print quality, please make sure that the correct ICC profiles or printer settings are used. Profiles can be obtained from our Distributors or can be downloaded from www.mactac.com/graphics. Printer and heater settings and ICC profiles can also be downloaded from some O.E.M. or software manufacturer’s websites.


• Chemical Resistance
  (Immersion @ RT):
  

  Water (24 hours)	no change
  Detergent (24 hrs.)	no change
  Anti-Freeze (24 hrs.)	no change
  Gasoline (1 hr.)	no change
  SAE 20 Motor Oil (24 hrs.)	no change



• 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.
  
  
  The ICC profiles are provided solely as a customer resource. Print environments, the individual nature of printing systems, inks and software can significantly affect output. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any profile for use in their specific print environment.
  


• Recommendations
  Always test your combination of B-free Gruv products, inks and laminating films prior to commercial use.
  
  
  • 1 Printing Conditions: Print in conditioned pressroom at ±73°F (23°C) and 50% RH. The maximum allowable ink saturation is 270%.
  • 2 Printing with UV inks both inkjet and Screen, will significantly reduce the stretch ability of this film and may result in cracking or lifting out of the deeper wall recesses and is not a warranty failure.
  • 3 Drying Step: It is critical the GV529BFD print is properly dried prior to cutting, lamination or application. We strongly recommend leaving the print open to the air (not rolled up in a tube) for a minimum of 24 hours prior to lamination or application. Residual solvents in the vinyl and adhesive will negatively affect the bubble free properties of the adhesive and can cause a significant build, or loss, in adhesion resulting in potential substrate or graphic failure and/or more residual adhesive being left behind upon removal. Additional hot air drying or IR drying will speed up the drying process and shorten the overall drying time.
  • 4 Laminating Conditions: Ensure print is perfectly dry. Material must have 24 - 48 hr. drying time open to the air, not rolled up in a tube, prior to lamination or transportation. If the printed graphic is likely to be exposed to corrosive liquids, smoke, fumes, and highly polluted areas or there is a likelihood of scratching, it is highly recommended to laminate with PERMACOLOR ColorGard LUV series (intermediate) or PromoGard (economy) overlaminating films.
  • 5 Not recommended for surfaces including, but not limited to rubber and plastic, aged paint (chalking) and metals (corrosion or oxidation), improperly cured paint, surfaces with poor paint-to-surface adhesion, over existing graphics that must remain upon removal, oily surfaces, unpainted wood, etc.
  • 5 Transportation Conditions: To allow for easy transportation, B-free Gruv series can be rolled up, with the image out, with a minimum diameter of 6 inches (15cm). When the image is not protected by an overlaminate, 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.


• • Values given are typical and are not necessarily for use in specification.