Matt Films

GO-MA

Polyester film with matt coating on the front side suitable for window printing with UV and 2 component lacquers. High UV and outdoor stability. No stipulation on the order of printing. Reverse side with ink receptive coating. Material is available with thicknesses of 0.13 mm, 0.18 mm and 0.25 mm. Available in sheets and rolls. Sheets available in standard packing unit or on demand. All sheets are equipped with interleaving paper as standard. Options such as self-adhesive protective film is available but will be an additional cost.

Cut sheets

Art. Number	Nominal thickness (mm)	Packing quantity
48032.130.xxxxx	0.13	100
48032.180.xxxxx	0.18	100
48032.250.xxxxx	0.25	100

Rolls

Art. Number	Length (m)	Nominal thickness (mm)
48032.130.xxxxx	100	0.13
48032.180.xxxxx	100	0.18
48032.250.xxxxx	100	0.25

Technical data

Characteristic

Ink receptive coating
Suitable for window printing
Good light resistance properties
With UV protection

Excellent chemical resistance to common industrial solvents and household chemicals - please refer to Folex "Chemical Resistance Datasheet".

Folex products can be printed digital and screen in many cases with excellent results. We offer improved versions dedicated for digital printing.

Properties

Property	Test Method	Value
Thickness	Folex method	0,13 - 0,145mm (0,13mm), 0,18-0,195mm (0,18mm), 0,255-0,27mm (0,25mm)
Optical
Haze	ASTM D1003-77	65 - 80%
Gloss level (60°)	ASTM D2457-70, ASTM D523	13 - 17 GU
Thickness	Folex method	0,13 - 0,14mm (0,13mm), 0,18-0,195mm (0,18mm), 0,255-0,27mm (0,25mm)
Transmission	ASTM D1003-77	90 - 91%
Yellowness Index	DIN 6167	1,20 (0,13mm), 1,52 (0,18mm)
Mechanical
Embossing	Folex method	possible
Tensile strength at break	ASTM D 882	170 N/mm²
Switch life	Folex method according to DIN 42115	> 5 Mio. flexes
adhesion of coating	Folex method	passed
Chemical
Chemical stability	Folex method	good
Electrical
Breakdown Voltage¹	ASTM D 149	16,5 kV (0,13mm)/ 19,0 kV (0,18mm)
Dielectric constant ¹	ASTM D150, 1 kHz	3,25 (23my)
Thermal
Shrinkage TD	130°C 30 min Folex method	< 0,7%
Shrinkage MD	130°C 30 min Folex method	< 0,7%
Maximum processing temperature		120°C
Maximum use temp		45°C/ 80°C (with embossing/ without embossing at 50%RH without condensation)
Minimum use temp		0°C/ -20°C (with embossing/ without embossing at 50%RH without condensation)
Melting temperature¹	ASTM E794-85	255°C
Surface
Roughness Ra	EN ISO 4287, ASME B46.1	1,0 - 1,5 µm
Scratch resistance	Folex method	good
Surface tension front side	DIN 53364, ASTM D2578	35 ± 2 mN/m
Surface tension reverse side	DIN 53364, ASTM D2578	38 - 41 mN/m

¹ Data derived from base film Polyester manufacturers literature for base film

Specifications

Nominal thickness (mil)	5.2
Nominal thickness (mm)	0.13
Base Material	Polyester
Packing quantity	100

Product Applications

Suitable for Membrane Switches, sign production as well as for production of labels

Handling

Preliminary testing necessary by customer

Storage

Once packaging is opened, store at a room temperature of 15 - 25°C and at a humidity of 30 - 60%.
Shelf life 1 year after delivery (under above storage conditions)