ORAFOL Advanced Polymer Films
Advanced Polymer Films RowTec Polycarbonate Film SolaTuf Impact Modied Acrylic Film RowLux Illusion Film Engineered to Deliver VarietyTM ORAFOL Europe GmbH Headquarters and production facility ORAFOL Europe GmbH is one of the market leading manufacturers worldwide of innovative selfadhesive graphic materials and adhesive tape systems. Rowlands technical excellence together with ORAFOLs worldwide distribution network make the newly created Advanced Polymer Films Division the first choice in outstanding film quality and reliable local service. ORAFOLs Worldwide Locations Nupro Advanced TPU Films South Deerfield CT ORAFOL Canada Oakville ORAFOL ORAFOL Europe Oranienburg Headquarters Kay Premium Marking Films ORAFOL Fresnel Optics Apolda Newport ORAFOL Russia ORAFOL Europe Pskow Waterford ORAFOL India Reflective Solutions Avon CT New Delhi ORAFOL ORAFOL China Precision Technology Solutions Rochester NY Xiamen ORAFOL Tokyo ORAFOL Middle East ORAFOL ORAFOL Black Creek GA Taipei ORAFOL Turkey Automotive Graphics Lake Orion MI ORAFOL Americas ORAFOL Taipei Dubai Automotive Graphics Saltillo Istanbul ORAFOL Australia ORAFOL Safety Systems Brisbane Johannesburg ORAFOL ORAFOL Australia Advanced Polymer Films Wallingford CT Sydney ORAFOL Australia Melbourne ORAFOL Australia Adelaide ORAFOL Australia Perth 2 Advanced Polymer Films The ORAFOL Advanced Polymer Films line includes the high-quality extruded film and sheet product families RowTec Polycarbonate Films PC SolaTuf Acrylic Films AC and Rowlux Multi-lensed Polycarbonate Films PC. Made in Germany. 4 4 4 5 RowTec RowTec FDA RowTec SC Technical Data PC1 Standard Range PC3 Direct Food Contact PC for Secure Cards and Documents 6 6 RowTec UV Technical Data PC9 UV Stability PC1-UV Stability Enhanced 7 7 7 RowTec V RowTec FR Technical Data PC7 Flame Retardant UL94 VTM-2 PC8 Flame Retardant UL94 VTM-0 8 8 SolaTuf Technical Data AC Impact Modified 9 9 RowLux Technical Data PC Illusion Film 11 ORABOND 1375 1377 Transfer Tapes PLE
ASE NOTE Properties reported in this brochure are typical of average lots. ORAFOL makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the value given herein nor is ORAFOL responsible for the performance of this material for a given application. The user of the material should perform their own testing to determine the suitability of the material for the intended use. Applications depicted herein are not specifications. They are provided as information only. 3 Advanced Polymer Films RowTec Polycarbonate Film - Standard FDA SC RowTec Polycarbonate Film PC1 RowTec PC1 Polycarbonate Film is extruded from the finest quality resin and to the highest quality for graphic arts grade films. Key performance properties include superior optical thermal mechanical and electrical characteristics. RowTec film is available in a variety of custom colours textures and thicknesses for the ultimate in design freedom. It is easily printed die-cut embossed thermoformed and hot stamped. RowTec film delivers the clarity dimensional stability and impact resistance properties you demand. RowTec FDA Polycarbonate Film PC3 RowTec FDA Polycarbonate Film is a specialty grade of film that complies with the U.S. Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and Food Additive Regulations 21 CFR 177.1580. Typical applications include food applications which require this compliance. RowTec FDA clear film is available in a variety of textures and thicknesses for optimum design freedom. For Secure Cards and Documents RowTec SC Polycarbonate Film - PC1 PCH RowTec SC Polycarbonate Films PCX-XXX-2600 meet the growing demand for durable performance precision and reliability required by manufacturers of security and identity cards passports licenses and many other Secure Card applications. RowTec SC Films are an extension of the RowTec family of Polycarbonate Films that for many years have been highly valued by customers around the world for the most demanding precision graphic appl
ications. RowTec SC is well-known for consistent quality and stability. RowTec SC consists of three types of films clear white and laser markable. The clear films are available in thicknesses from 0051 mm - 0762 mm and deliver excellent clarity while the white films provide extremely high opacity for their thickness which also ranges from 0051 mm - 0762 mm. The laser markable films are available in thicknesses from 0051 mm - 0635 mm. RowTec SC Films have a unique surface texture designed specifically for Secure Card applications. 4 Advanced Polymer Films RowTec Polycarbonate Film - Technical Data Technical Data - Overview Typical bulk properties for clear films unless otherwise noted Property Test Method Unit Value Specific Gravity ASTM D-792 g cm 120 Area Factor ASTM D-590 m kg m 833 Physical Water Absorption at Equilibrium ASTM D-570 032 Rockwell Hardness ASTM D-785 R Scale 118 Pencil Hardness ASTM D-3363 Scratch Hardness B Optical Refractive Index 25 C ASTM D-542 ND 1586 Light Transmission ASTM D-1003 89 Haze ASTM D-1003 05 ASTM D-1925 --- 1 Tensile Strength Break ASTM D-638 MPa 72 Tensile Strength Yield ASTM D-638 MPa 60 Tensile Elongation Break ASTM D-638 150 Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D-638 MPa 2.400 Tear Strength Initial ASTM D-1004 N m 025 - 032 Tear Strength Propagation ASTM D-1922 g m 118 - 215 Burst Strength ASTM D-774 Mullen MPa 0275 - 0310 M.I.T. Double Folds 200 ASTM D-5420 J 13 Deflection Temperature under Flexural Load 18 MPa ASTM D-648 C 142 Tensile Heat Distortion 034 MPa ASTM D-1637 C 150 Specific Heat Capacity 25 C ASTM C-351 J g C 126 Thermal Conductivity ASTM C-177 W m C 020 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D-696 cm cm C 684 x 10 -6 Strain Relief 135 C ASTM D-1204 02 Brittleness Temperature ASTM D-746 C -135 Vicat Softening Temperature ASTM D-1525 C 152 Dielectric Strength 22 C in oil short time 2 ASTM D-149 kV cm 670 Dielectric Constant 60 Hz 1 MHz ASTM D-150 --- 300 300 Dissipation Factor 60 Hz 1 MHz AST
M D-150 --- 0001 0002 Volume Resistivity ASTM D-257 -cm 10 17 Surface Resistivity ASTM D-257 -cm2 10 15 4 Yellowness Index Mechanical 1 Fold Endurance 2 Impact Strength Gardner 3 Thermal Electrical Footnotes 1 Value for 0025 mm film 2 Value for 0250 mm film 3 Value for 0762 mm film 4 Value measured for Gloss Gloss film 5 Advanced Polymer Films RowTec UV RowTec UV Polycarbonate Film PC9 RowTec UV Film utilises a specialty UV modified resin which enables improved ultraviolet stability in outdoor environmental conditions. This film will exhibit less yellowing when compared to standard non-UV modified polycarbonate film. Applications include overlays outdoor menu boards nameplates labels and decals where UV stability is desired. RowTec UV Enhanced Polycarbonate Film PC1 The first surface of our PC1-001-AM00 Film is made of a high performance UV Resistant Film that provides excellent UV blocking for the RowTec polycarbonate film base. The first surface is a glare-free velvet texture while the second surface is fine matt. Standard thicknesses range from 0178 mm - 0762 mm. Common applications include outdoor nameplates labels and decals as well as gas pump graphics. Technical Data - Overview Typical bulk properties for clear films unless otherwise noted RowTec UV Property Test Method Units RowTec UV Enhanced Value Physical Specific Gravity ASTM D-792 g cm 120 Area Factor ASTM D-590 m2 kg m 832 Water Absorption at Equilibrium ASTM D-570 035 Rockwell Hardness ASTM D-785 R Scale 118 Optical Refractive Index 25 C ASTM D-542 ND 1587 Light Transmission ASTM D-1003 89 Haze ASTM D-1003 1 Yellowness Index ASTM D-1925 --1 Weatherability Yellowness Index control ASTM D-2565 --1 Yellowness Index PC9 after 1000 hours Xenon Arc ASTM D-2565 -- 15 Yellowness Index PC9 after 2000 hours Xenon Arc ASTM D-2565 --3 Yellowness Index regular PC after 1000 hours Xenon Arc ASTM D-2565 -- 13 Yellowness Index regular PC after 2000 hours Xenon Arc ASTM D-2565 -- 18 Mechanical Tensile Str
ength Break ASTM D-638 MPa 60 Tensile Strength Yield ASTM D-638 MPa 60 Tensile Elongation Break ASTM D-638 120 - 150 Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D-638 MPa 2.400 Tear Strength Initial ASTM D-1004 N m 025 - 032 Tear Strength Propagation ASTM D-1922 g m 118 - 215 Impact Strength Gardner 2 ASTM D-5420 J 13 Thermal Deflection Temperature under Flexural Load 18 MPa ASTM D-648 C 137 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D-696 cm cm C 684 x 10 -6 Brittleness Temperature ASTM D-746 C -135 Vicat Softening Temperature ASTM D-1525 C 152 Electrical Dielectric Strength 22 C in oil short time 1 ASTM D-149 kV cm 670 Dielectric Constant 60 Hz 1 MHz ASTM D-150 --300 300 Dissipation Factor 60 Hz 1 MHz ASTM D-150 --010 111 Volume Resistivity ASTM D-257 -cm 10 17 Surface Resistivity ASTM D-257 -cm2 10 15 UV Stability1 Xenon Arc Accelerated Weathering - ASTM G15 Cycle 2 UV ENHANCED ONLY Yellowness Index - Baseline Film ------Yellowness Index - 500 Hours ------Yellowness Index - 1.000 Hours ------Yellowness Index - 1.500 Hours ------Yellowness Index - 2.000 Hours ------Yellowness Index - 3.000 Hours ------Chemical Resistance - Surface Contact for 1 Hour 73o F UV ENHANCED ONLY Acetone - Fail Methylene Chloride - Fail Butyl Cellosolve - Fail Toluene - Fail Ethyl Acetate - Fail Xylene - Fail Test Method Units Value ASTM D-792 ASTM D-590 ASTM D-570 ASTM D-785 --m2 kg m M Scale 120 832 032 40 --ASTM D-1003 --ASTM D-1925 -- ----- -- 89 --1 ----------- ----------- ----------- ASTM D-882 ASTM D-882 ASTM D-882 ASTM D-882 ------- MPa MPa MPa ------- 65 60 170 1.450 ------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ASTM D-1925 ASTM D-1925 ASTM D-1925 ASTM D-1925 ASTM D-1925 ASTM D-1925 ------------- 016 -013 -002 012 038 036 Formula 409 - Pass Premium Unleaded Gasoline - Pass Windex with Amonia-D - Pass Isopropanol - Fail Footnotes 1 Value for 0380 mm Film 6 Advanced Polymer Films RowTec V RowTec FR RowTec V Polycarbonate Film PC7 UL94 VTM-2 RowTec
V Polycarbonate Film is a clear thin gauge film which carries a UL-94 VTM-2 rating for 0127 mm 0254 mm thicknesses. It is available in a variety of textures. Common uses include backlit panels membrane switches nameplates labels and decals. It is easily prined die-cut embossed thermoformed and hot stamped. RowTec film delivers the clarity dimensional stability and impact resistance properties you demand. RowTec FR Flame Retardant Polycarbonate Film PC8 Flame Retardant UL94 VTM-0 RowTec FR is a thin gauge flame retardant polycarbonate film available in clear and black. It carries a UL-94 VTM-0 rating for 0076 mm - 0102 mm clear film. Beginning at 0127 mm up to 0762 mm RowTec FR carries a UL-94 V-0 rating for clear film. For black film the UL-94 V-0 rating applies to a thickness range of 0406 mm - 0609 mm. It is available in a variety of textures. Common uses include barrier insulation backlit panels commercial business equipment electronic shielding and flame retardant nameplates and labels. Technical Data - Overview Typical bulk properties for clear films unless otherwise noted Property Test Method Units Value Specific Gravity ASTM D-792 g cm 132 Water Absorption at 24 hours ASTM D-570 028 160 Physical Optical Refractive Index 25 C ASTM D-542 ND Light Transmission 1 ASTM D-1003 89 Yellowness Index 1 ASTM D-1925 --- 1 Tensile Strength Break 1 ASTM D-882 MPa 60 Tensile Strength Yield 1 ASTM D-882 MPa 70 Tensile Elongation Break 1 ASTM D-882 130 Mechanical Tensile Modulus of Elasticity 1 ASTM D-882 MPa 2.200 Tear Strength Initial 1 ASTM D-1004 N m 03 Tear Strength Propagation 1 ASTM D-1922 g m 2 Impact Strength Gardner 2 ASTM D-5420 J 28 Thermal Deflection Temperature under Flexural Load 18 MPa ASTM D-648 C 142 Specific Heat Capacity 25 C ASTM E-1269 J g C 126 Thermal Conductivity ASTM D-5470 W m C 020 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM E-831 cm cm C 5.8 x 10 -5 Glass Transition Temperature ASTM D-3418 C 152 Brittleness Temperature ASTM D-746 C -135
Vicat Softening Temperature ASTM D-1525 C 152 Dielectric Strength 22C in oil short time 1 ASTM D-149 kV cm 590 Dielectric Constant 60 Hz 1MHz ASTM D-150 --- 29 28 00026 117 Electrical Dissipation Factor 60 Hz 1MHz ASTM D-150 --- Volume Resistivity ASTM D-257 -cm 10 17 Surface Resistivity ASTM D-257 -cm 10 15 Arc Resistance Tungsten Electrodes ASTM D-495 sec 62 UL 94 --- VTM-2 Flammability Classification Clear 75 - 100 m UL 94 --- VTM-0 Flammability Classification Clear 125 - 762 m UL 94 --- V-0 Flammability Classification Black 410 - 610 m UL 94 --- V-0 2 Flammability RowTec V Flammability Classification Clear 125 - 250 m RowTec FR Footnotes 1 Value for 0025 mm film 2 Value for 0762 mm film 7 Advanced Polymer Films SolaTuf Acrylic Films SolaTuf Acrylic Film AC1 SolaTuf AC1 Impact Modified Acrylic Film offers seven to ten times the impact strength of conventional acrylics. It has good chemical resistance superb weatherability UV resistance and transparency that far exceeds polycarbonate film. Printing die cutting hot stamping thermoforming and insert molding are the most common process techniques for this film. Key applications include laminates signage thermoformed parts and coating applications where weatherability UV resistance and chemical resistance are essential. SolaTuf Acrylic Film AC2 SolaTuf AC2 Impact Modified Acrylic Film is less modified than SolaTuf AC1 and SolaTuf AC6 which equates to a higher modulus and higher tensile strength. SolaTuf has transparency that far exceeds polycarbonate film. SolaTuf Acrylic Film AC6 SolaTuf AC6 Impact Modified Acrylic Film is a graphic arts quality film which offers seven to ten times the impact strength of conventional acrylics. It has good chemical resistance superb weatherability UV resistance and transparency that far exceeds polycarbonate film. Printing die cutting hot stamping thermoforming and insert molding are the most common process techniques for this film. Technical Data - Overview Typical bulk
properties for clear films unless otherwise noted Property Physical Specific Gravity Water Absorption 24 hours Rockwell Hardness Optical Refractive Index 25 C Light Transmission Haze Mechanical Tensile Strength Break Tensile Elongation Break Tensile Modulus of Elasticity Flexural Strength Flexural Modulus Notched Izod Impact 23 C Thermal Deflection Temperature under Flexural Load 18 MPa - Annealed Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Vicat Softening Temperature - Unannealed Glass Transition Temperature Tg Maximum Continuous Service Temperature 8 AC1 AC2 AC6 AC1 AC2 AC6 Test Method Units AC1 AC2 AC6 ASTM D-792 ASTM D-570 ASTM D-785 g cm M Scale 115 040 45 117 030 62 116 042 40 ASTM D-542 ASTM D-1003 ASTM D-1003 ND 149 900 4.0 149 920 4.0 149 917 4.0 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-790 ASTM D-256 MPa MPa MPa MPa J m of notch 38 45 1.860 70 1.860 59 47 35 2.580 75 2.270 37 45 40 1.760 60 1.790 64 ASTM D-648 ASTM D-696 ASTM D-1525 ASTM D-3418 --- C cm cm C C C C 79 8 x 10-5 98 103 63 - 74 85 8 x 10-5 99 104 68 - 79 80 8 x 10 -5 108 107 66 - 77 Value Advanced Polymer Films RowLux - PC Illusion Film RowLux - a multi-lensed polycarbonate-base film RowLux is a multi-lensed thermoplastic film that manipulates light to create a variety of unique and interesting visual effects. These remarkable motion and dimensional effects are obtained from thousands of minute parabolic lenses that are molded into the surface on both sides of the film. These lenses create a pattern of absorption and reflection of light which result in unique and highly dramatic optical characteristics. Shimmering silk stardust sparkles geometric repetition and 3D effects are some of the ways to describe the Illusion Films. The material lends itself to many downstream processing methods. Printability is the key feature of RowLux. RowLux Illusion Film can also be easily die cut and adhesively bonded to many different substrates. Applications for RowLux are as varied as the i
magination allows. It has been used in architectural interiors point-of-purchase displays gaming machines clothing apparel and accessories foot-wear business cards decals home furnishings musical instruments and more. There are virtually limitless possibilities available to your designers and engineers. Technical Data - Overview Typical bulk properties for clear films unless otherwise noted Property Physical Specific Gravity Water Absorption at Equilibrium Rockwell Hardness Pencil Hardness Mechanical Tensile Strength Break Tensile Strength Yield Tensile Elongation Break Tensile Modulus of Elasticity Tear Strength Initial Tear Strength Propagation Impact Strength Gardner Thermal Deflection Temperature under Flexural Load 18 MPa Tensile Heat Distortion 0.34 MPa Coefficient of Thermal Expansion Brittleness Temperature Vicat Softening Temperature Test Method Units Value ASTM D-792 ASTM D-570 ASTM D-785 ASTM D-3363 g cm R Scale Scratch Hardness 120 032 118 B ASTM D-638 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-638 ASTM D-1004 ASTM D-1922 ASTM D-5420 MPa MPa MPa N m g m J 72 60 150 2.400 025 - 032 118 - 215 13 ASTM D-648 ASTM D-1637 ASTM D-696 ASTM D-746 ASTM D-1525 C C cm cm C C C 142 150 684 x 10-6 -135 152 9 RowTec Polycarbonate Film ORAFOL Advanced Polymer Films - High quality plastic lm and sheet solutions ORAFOL acquired Rowland Technologies Inc. of Wallingford CT USA in 2017. Rowland Advanced Polymer Films formerly Rowland Technologies is a specialty manufacturer of high-quality polymeric films with a unique extrusion process and proprietary in-house tooling techniques. Rowlands technical excellence together with ORAFOLs worldwide distribution network make the newly created Advanced Polymer Films Division the first choice in outstanding film quality and reliable local service. Engineered to Deliver VarietyTM SolaTuf Impact Modied Acrylic Film 10 RowLux Illusion Film Advanced Polymer Films ORABOND - 13751377 Transfer Tapes Related Products - Adhesive Tape Systems ORA
BOND 1375 60m and ORABOND 1377 120m are highly transparent pure acrylic adhesive transfer tapes with a moisture stable PE coated brown craft liner. These products have excellent slitting and die cutting capabilities giving good lay-flat and slip properties for handling of printed plastic and metal sheets when used in sheet feed conversion equipment. These products offer high temperature and shear performance reducing slipping or lifting. In addition both transfer tapes exhibit excellent aging UV and chemical resistance. Both are also available in sheets with the product number ORABOND 1375S or ORABOND 1377S. ORABOND 1375 and ORABOND 1377 are well balanced products specially suited for lamination and bonding of Polycarbonate Polyesters Metal Other high surface energy materials It is also the product of choice when working with Membrane switches and keyboards Labels and decals Nameplates More information about ORABOND 1375 and ORABOND 1377 11 Engineered to Deliver VarietyTM RowTec Polycarbonate Film SolaTuf Impact Modied Acrylic Film RowLux Illusion Film Tel 49 03301 864-0 advanced.polymer.filmsorafol.de Find out more about our products at www.orafol.com www.orafoleurope.com ORAFOL Europe GmbH. - 48201-301 112021 ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 50001 FOLLOW US YSTEM C ER TS EN ATION FIC TI ORAFOL Europe GmbH Orafolstrae 1 D-16515 Oranienburg Germany MANAGE M Revised 1121 2021 ORAFOL Europe GmbH 48201-301