FLX068544
Flexcon® NexGen™ WPP344
4.0 Mil Exterior Durable Gloss Topcoated White Polypropylene, Permanent Adhesive, Roll-Form Liner
Request informationBenefits
- Five year outdoor durability based on 2500 hrs. Xenon Arc
- UL recognized under UL 969 – UL File No. PGJI2.MH16635 Printing Materials – Component
- cUL recognized under UL File No. PGJI8.MH16635 – Printing Materials Certified for Canada – Component – under CAN/CSA standard C22.2, No. 0.15
Contact: +1 508 885 8200
Features
- Gloss topcoated 4.0 mil white polypropylene (vinyl alternative) provides consistent surface smoothness and excellent dimensional stability
- Printable via resin & wax/resin thermal transfer; UV & solvent screen; UV, solvent & water flexo; laser (toner); and narrow-format UV inkjet
- Permanent acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive bonds well to low- and high-surface energy plastics, painted metal, powder-coated paint, polycarbonate and fiberglass
- High shear and high peel adhesive resists cold flow and oozing
- Adhesive bonds well to base film substrates
- Backed with a 50 lb. bleached kraft release liner ideal for roll-form converting
- Liner is suitable for optical sensing on most thermal transfer printers
Additional Details
All narrow-format UV inkjet systems are different; therefore, we recommend "fit-for-use" testing.
For laser diecutability, please check with your equipment manufacturer.
Technical Data
Physical Properties
| Thickness (Mils [microns]) | Mils | Microns |
|---|---|---|
| Total Product | 8.45 | |
| Film | 4.0 +/- 10% | 102 |
| Adhesive | 0.9-1.0 +/- 0.1 (3) | 23-25 |
| Liner | 3.1 +/- 10% | 79 |
Test Method: ASTM D 3652 (Modified for use with non-tape products)
| Dimensional Stability (%) | Value |
|---|---|
| MD | 0.65 |
| TD | 0.5 |
Test Method: Applied Shrinkage: 24 hour dwell time on aluminum panel then 24 hours at 160°F (71°C)
Adhesion Properties
| Ultimate Peel from | Average Oz/In | (N/m) |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | 73 | 803 |
| Stainless Steel | 66 | 726 |
| Glass | 69 | 759 |
| Polypropylene | 11 | 121 |
| Painted Metal | 36 | 396 |
Test Method: ASTM D 903 (Modified for 72 hour dwell time)
| Additional Properties | Value | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Shear (hours) | ||
| Tack (g) | 730 | ASTM D 2979 |
| Expected Exterior Life | Five years based on 2500 hrs. Xenon Arc | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Service Temperature | -40°F to 212°F (-40°C to 100°C) | |
| Minimum Application Temperature | 50°F (10°C) | |
| Storage Stability | Two years stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% RH |
Product Details
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Adhesive | Permanent |
| Product Agency | UL_UL Recognized, CUL_CUL Recognized |
| Color Family | White |
| Converting | N/A |
| Film Family | N/A |
| Master Web Width | 60 |
| Other Available Widths | N/A |
| Print Technology | Flexographic - Solvent, Flexographic - UV, Flexographic - Water, Screen - Solvent, Screen - UV, Inkjet - UV Narrow Format |
| Surface Type | N/A |
| Surface Treatment | N/A |
| Surface Texture | N/A |
| Surface Profile | N/A |
Product Performance and Suitability
Descriptive information, performance data, and recommendations for Flexcon products are guides and not specifications.
Providing this information is to assist you and does not constitute a warranty of any kind by Flexcon.
Purchasers must independently determine the material’s suitability for their intended use. No distributor,
salesman, or representative of Flexcon is authorized to provide any warranty or guarantee beyond what is stated.
FLEXCON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE.
