What is the heat resistance of Laser-printable film?

PPC-Laser copier printable film and sheets

What is the heat resistance of Laser-printable (PPC/Laser) film? PPC/Laser Ffilm is designed to handle the quick high heat exposure in toner-based plain-paper copiers and laser printers. Its coatings are designed to be used in environments up to 85C/185F. At higher temperatures, the printable surface could yellow, or lose some of its toner adhesion properties. … Read more

What is the heat resistance of Drafting Film?

Drafting Film

What is the heat resistance of Drafting Film? Drafting Film is designed for use in environments below 85C/185F. At higher temperatures, the matte surface could yellow, or loose some of it’s ink adhesion properties. At really high temperatures above 150C it begins to loose it’s orientation, thus it will become wavy and shrink. If you … Read more

What is the heat resistance of light diffuser paper?

Light Diffuser Paper Example

What is the heat resistance of light diffuser paper? It’s paper! So no putting it near any spark, open flame or other ignition situation. We don’t recommend this product be used as any sort of insulator, and can only recommend its use in low heat lighting applications, like LED and fluorescent bulb luminaries.  If you … Read more

What is the heat resistance of circular light diffuser film?

Light Diffusion Film Example

What is the heat resistance of circular light diffuser film? Circular light diffuser film is designed for use in environments below 85C/185F. At higher temperatures, the matte surface could yellow, or lose some of its ink adhesion properties. At really high temperatures (above 150C), it begins to lose its orientation; it will become wavy and … Read more

What is the heat resistance of Acetate?

What is the heat resistance of Acetate film and sheets? Acetate starts to soften at 100C/210F. The film will soften very evenly which makes Acetate ideal for thermoforming and heat sealing application. If you need an excellent high clarity film that is more heat resistant than acetate, please checkout our Clear DuraLar film and sheet … Read more

Are Surface Protection Films (SPF) archival?

Image of surface protection film on clear plastic film

Are Surface Protection Films (SPF) archival? No. SPFs have a stick-and-stay adhesive coating on one side, which would interfere with the materials that need protecting. SPFs are pH neutral, and removable, qualities which makes them great for temporary laminations and surface protection, but not for archiving. How did you want to use this film? If … Read more

Are Shrink-Art films considered archival?

Shrinky Dink, Shrink Art Film

Are Shrink-Art films considered archival? No. Although it is pH neutral, it is not considered archival or suitable for long term archival applications. If you’re looking for a good all-around archival grade film, try our <Link: Archival Duralar product line >,which meets the Library of Congress’ specifications for archival polyester film. Need more info about … Read more

Is drafting film archival?

Drafting Film

Is drafting film archival? No, not really. Originally, drafting film was designed to be drawn on by pen and ink, and not change its shape over time. It was meant to be a drawing medium, not a storage medium for documents and periodicals. How will you be using this film in an archival application? If … Read more

Are Inkjet-printable Films archival?

Are Inkjet-printable Films archival? No. There are three aspects that go into determining whether a film is actually archival grade: 1- whether it is pH neutral, 2- whether or not the film will impact what it comes in contact with, and 3- whether it can be sonic-ally welded to itself. Inkjet-printable Films are all Clear, pH neutral … Read more

Are Laser-printable Films (PPC/Laser) archival?

PPC-Laser copier printable film and sheets

Are Laser-printable Films (PPC/Laser)  archival? No. There are three aspects that go into determining whether a film is actually archival grade: 1- whether it is pH neutral, 2- whether or not the film will impact what it comes in contact with, and 3- whether it can be sonic-ally welded to itself. PPC/Laser Films are all Clear, pH … Read more