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3M Series 160C

ControlTac™ Plus
4 MIL (with adhesive 4.5 – 5 MIL)
5 YEARS 160-30 and 160-32 • 4 YRS 160-60

These are durable and dimensionally stable vinyl films, with a positionable, pressure activated adhesive (160-30 and 160-32 gray adhesive; 160-60 clear adhesive), on a 94# white polyethylene-coated paper. These films may be screen printed for multi-color emblems, labels, graphics striping and p.o.p. displays. 160-60 is ideal for backlit applications. Excellent for interior and exterior signs or graphics.

CONSTRUCTION

Face Film
4.0 mil

Adhesive Release
Gray for 160-30 and 160-32, Clear for 160-60; pressure activated
Release Liner
94#, polyethylene coated paper
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Outdoor Durability
5 years for 160-30 and 160-32, 4 years for 160-60 - when properly processed and applied (vertical exposure, unprinted film)

Minimum Surface/Ambient Air Application Temperature
40º F - 100º F. (4º C - 38º C)

Service Temperature Range
-30º F. to +200º F. (-34º C. to +93º C.) - Reasonable range of temperatures, which would be expected under normal environmental time and temperature conditions

Typical Film Caliper (w/Adhesive)
0.11 to 0.13 mm
Chemical Resistance
Resists mild acids, mild alkalis, and salts
Water resistance
Excellent resistance to water

Adhesion

Substrate 24 hrs.
ABS 2.0 lbs/in 9.0 (N/25mm)
Aluminum, etched 2.5 lbs/in 11.0 (N/25mm)
Chrome Plating 2.0 lbs/in 9.0 (N/25mm)
FRP 2.0 lbs/in 9.0 (N/25mm)
Fruehauf Prepainted
Panels
2.0 lbs/in 9.0 (N/25mm)

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 100º F. (38º C).

Sizes

Width (INCHES) X Length (YARDS)
*15 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.

 

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Special order - available punched or unpunched.

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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