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Textured Film

GO-FT *NEW VERSION*

Polyester film with finely textured structure on the front side suitable for window printing with UV lacquers. High UV and outdoor stability. Reverse side with ink receptive coating. Material is available with a thickness of 0.13 mm or 0.18 mm. GO-FT is available either in sheets or reels. All sheets are equipped with interleaving paper as standard.

Cut sheets

Art. NumberNominal thickness (mm)Packing quantity
4848X.130.XXXXX0.13100PDF
4848X.180.XXXXX0.18100PDF

Rolls

Art. NumberLength (m)Nominal thickness (mm)
4848X.130.XXXXX1000.13PDF
4848X.180.XXXXX1000.18PDF

Technical data

Characteristic

  • Ink receptive coating
  • Suitable for window printing
  • 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 (UV inkjet) and screen in many cases with excellent results.

Properties

PropertyTestmethodValue
ThicknessFolex test method0.14 - 0.16mm (0,13mm), 0.20 - 0.21mm (0,18mm)
Optical
HazeASTM D1003-7755 - 65%
TransmissionASTM D1003-7789 - 93%
Gloss level (60°)ASTM D2457-70, ASTM D52316 - 20 GU
Yellowness IndexDIN 61671.05 - 1.5 (0,13mm), 1.2 - 1.7 (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/ 80°C (with embossing/ without embossing)2
Minimum use temp0°C/ -20°C (with embossing/ without embossing)2
Melting temperature1ASTM E794-85255°C
Surface
Roughness RaEN ISO 4287, ASME B46.11.2 - 1.7 µm
Scratch resistanceFolex methodgood
Surface tension front sideDIN 53364, ASTM D257848 - 52 mN/m
Surface tension reverse sideDIN 53364, ASTM D257844 - 48 mN/m

1 Data derived from base film Polyester manufacturers literature

2max. 85°C if RH smaller than 10%, max. 60°C if RH higher than 10%, Folex test method

Specifications

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

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

Flyer Product Overview EN (PDF)

Flyer

Flyer Essentials EN (PDF)
Product flyer GO-FT New Version EN (PDF)