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3M Series 180C Cast Vinyl

ControlTac® Plus with Comply®
2 mil • 6-7 YEARS Exterior

180 series film is a gloss vinyl with a pressure-activated adhesive. It is a positionable and repositionable opaque vinyl designed for large graphics. Corrugated surfaces, rail cars, emblems, striping and labels. On a 94 pound liner. For flat surfaces with or without rivets.

CONSTRUCTION

Face Film
2.0 mil

Adhesive Release
Pressure activated, positionable
Liner
94#, polyethylene coated paper
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Outdoor Durability
Outdoor Durability 6 to 7 years when properly processed and applied - vertical exposure, unprinted film
Minimum Surface/Ambient Air Application Temperature
40° F - 100° F. (4° C - 38° C)
Service Temperature Range
-65° F. to +225° F. (-60° C. to +107° C.) - Reasonable range of temperatures, which would be expected under normal environmental time and temperature conditions
Typical Film Caliper (w/adhesive)
0.08 to 0.10 mm
Chemical Resistance
Resists mild acids, alkalis, and salts.
Water Resistance
Excellent water resistance

Adhesion

Substrate 24 hrs.
ABS 4.0 lbs/in (0.7 kg/cm)
Acrylic Enamel 4.0 lbs/in (0.7 kg/cm)
Aluminum anodized 6.0 lbs/in (1.1 kg/cm)
Aluminum, etched 6.0 lbs/in (1.1 kg/cm)
Chrome 5.0 lbs/in (0.9 kg/cm)
Fruehauf Prepainted
Panels
4.0 lbs/in (0.7 kg/cm)

NOTE: Always pretest your specific substrates prior to actual application.

Shelf Life
2 years for unprocessed, 1 year for processed film when stored in a clean, dry area, out of the direct sunlight, and at less that 100° F. (38° C).

Sizes

Width (INCHES) X Length (YARDS)
*15 in. X 10 & 50 yds.
20 in. X 10 & 50 yds.
24 in. X 10 & 50 yds.
*30 in. X 10 & 50 yds.
**36 in. X 10 & 50 yds.
48 in. X 10 & 50 yds.
***54 in X 10 & 50 yds.
**60 in. X 10 & 50 yds.

* Please specify punched or unpunched.
** Some colors available in 36” & 60”. 60" Clear not available.
***

54” Available in White only.

The following information on physical and chemical characteristics is based upon tests believed to be reliable. The values are intended only as a source of information. They are given without guarantee and do not constitute a warranty. The purchaser should independently determine, prior to use, the suitability of this material for his/her specific purpose. (Data represents averages and is not intended for use as a specification.)

 

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