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Clear Films

GO-HC/AN NQ

Scratch-resistant polyester film with a hardcoat on the front side suitable for structured printing with UV lacquers. High UV stability. The reverse side has an ink receptive coating for screen printing inks. In addition it has a slightly opaque micro rough surface to avoid Newtons rings. Material is available with a thickness of 0.13 mm and 0.18 mm. Available in sheets and rolls. Sheets available in standard packing unit or on demand. All sheets are equipped with interleaving paper as standard.

Cut sheets

Art. NumberNominal thickness (mm)Packing quantity
4832x.130.xxxxx0.13100PDF
4832x.180.xxxxx0.18100PDF

Rolls

Art. NumberLength (m)Nominal thickness (mm)
4832x.130.xxxxx1000.13PDF
4832x.180.xxxxx1000.18PDF

Technical data

Characteristic

  • Ink receptive coating
  • Suitable for textured laquers
  • 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.

Finish

  • Clear

Properties

PropertyTest MethodValue
thicknessFolex Test Methode0,135 - 0,150mm (0,13mm), 0,185 - 0,20mm (0,18mm)
Optical
HazeASTM D1003-775 - 15%
TransmissionASTM D1003-7789 - 91%
Gloss level (20°)ASTM D2457-70, ASTM D523120 - 145 GU (20°, HC-Side)
Yellowness IndexDIN 61671,39 (0,13mm),1,74 (0,18mm)
Mechanical
EmbossingFolex methodpossible
Tensile strength at breakASTM D 882170 N/mm2
Switch lifeFolex method according to DIN 42115 > 5 Mio. flexes
adhesion of coatingFolex methodpassed
Electrical
Breakdown Voltage1ASTM D 14916,5 kV (0,13mm)/ 19,0 kV (0,18mm)
Chemical
Chemical stabilityFolex methodvery good
Thermal
Shrinkage TD130°C 30 min Folex method< 0,5%
Shrinkage MD130°C 30 min Folex method< 1,0%
Maximum processing temperature120°C
Maximum use temp45°C/ 70°C (with embossing/ without embossing at 50%RH without condensation)
Minimum use temp0°C/ -20°C (with embossing/ without embossing at 50%RH without condensation)
Melting temperature1ASTM E794-85255°C
Surface
Roughness RaEN ISO 4287, ASME B46.10,04-0,25 µm
Surface hardnessFolex method3 H
Scratch resistanceFolex methodvery good
Surface tension front sideDIN 53364, ASTM D257835 - 38 mN/m
Surface tension reverse sideDIN 53364, ASTM D257838 ± 2 mN/m

1 Data derived from base film Polyester manufacturers literature

Specifications

Nominal thickness (mil)5.2
Nominal thickness (mm)0.13
Base MaterialPolyester
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)

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Catalogues

FILMS FOR INPUT SYSTEMS (EN) (PDF)
FILMS FOR INPUT SYSTEMS (DE) (PDF)
FILMS FOR INPUT SYSTEMS (IT) (PDF)

Flyer

INNOVATIONS (EN) (PDF)
INNOVATIONS (DE) (PDF)