Vehicles + Vinyl

3M Transparent Cast Film

Window media maybe inkjet or screenprinted, lasts up to seven years, company reports

Published

14 years ago

July 13, 2010

Steve Aust Signs of the Times July 2010 Issue

3M Commercial Graphics (St. Paul, MN) is presenting Scotchcal Clear View 8150 printing film, a transparent, cast, PVC film designed for graphic installation on glass. The media, which may be inkjet or screenprinted, offers easy conformability and 3M’s bonding system for easy application. One-way visibility may be completed with a printed-hole matrix without perforation. Filigree details and color gradients may be easily reproduced on the film, the company reports. 3M states the film offer seven-year durability, and is covered through the company’s Performance Guarantee for up to five years, depending upon lamination, application and environment.

The company offers the material in 164-ft.-long, 48-in.-wide rolls; 32-ft.-long sample rolls are available during product rollout. The material may be printed using solvent-, UV-cure- and latex-ink printer. At presstime, the product is only available in Europe. 3M is planning subsequent introductions to the U.S. and other regions.

(800) 328-3908; www.3mgraphics.com

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