Description:
POLYONICS XF-430 is a matte, white polyvinyl fluoride thermal transfer
printable label film with a permanent pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive.
Also known as Tedlar®,
polyvinylfluoride label materials (or PVF) can withstand the harsh
environments of long term outdoor exposure.
Use: POLYONICS XF-430 is designed for barcode or
alphanumeric identification, to be applied to objects which will experience
extended exposure outdoors. XF 430 can withstand up to 10 years exposure
to the elements, including UV from sunlight, snow, sleet, and rain.
| Properties |
Test
Methods |
Average
Results |
| |
|
USA
Units |
SI
Units |
| Thickness |
ASTM
D1000 |
|
|
| -Substrate |
|
0.0027
in. |
0.068
mm |
| -Adhesive |
|
0.0020
in. |
0.050
mm |
| -Total |
|
0.0047
in. |
0.118
mm |
| |
|
|
|
| Adhesion
to: |
ASTM
D-3330 |
|
|
| -Stainless
steel |
20
minute dwell |
44
oz/in. |
48
N/100mm |
| |
72
hour dwell |
82
oz/in. |
90
N/100mm |
| |
|
|
|
| Drop
Shear |
PSTC |
>100
hrs. |
>100
hrs. |
All
Sl units are mathematically derived from U.S. conventional units.
Note. All values shown are averages and should
not be used for specification purposes. Test data and test results
contained in this document are for general information only and
shall not be relied upon by POLYONICS customers for designs and
specifications, or be relied on as meeting specified performance
criteria. Customers desiring to develop specifications or performance
criteria for specific product applications should contact POLYONICS
for further information.
XF
430 Tedlar label material has a useful range of operating temperatures:
| Application
Temperature |
-40°
F to 120°F (-40°C to 48°C) |
| Operating
Temperature |
-40°
F to 275°F (-40°C to 135°C) |
XF
430 tedlar labels can be used with one of several ink ribbons:
| Manufacturer |
Ribbon |
| IIMAK |
SP
330 |
| Japan
Pulp and Paper |
JP1 |
| NCR
|
Promark
II |
| Japan
Pulp and Paper |
JP1 |
| SONY
Chemical |
4070 |
| Union
Chemicar |
UN300 |
INK
RIBBONS DISCLAIMER NOTE
Polyonics, Inc., does not sell or endorse ribbons from specific
ribbon companies. Our recommendations are based solely on Polyonics’
testing methods and procedures and are subject to revision without
further notice.
Using
the ribbons shown above, XF 430 tedlar labels can withstand a wide
range of solvents, widely used in manufacturing environments.
| CHEMICAL |
TEST
CONDITION |
RESULT |
| Control/
No chemical exposure |
Room
temperature |
Control |
| Skydrol
LD-4 (hydraulic fluid) |
70°C,
24 hours. |
No
change from control |
| Skydrol
500 B-4 (hydraulic fluid) |
70°C,
24 hours. |
No
change from control |
| Royco
500 (lubricant) |
70°C,
24 hours. |
No
change from control |
| Royco
756 (lubricant) |
70°C,
24 hours. |
No
change from control |
| Methyl
Propyl Ketone |
Room
temperature,24 hrs. |
Slight
fade |
| Ethylene
Glycol (antifreeze) |
Room
temperature,24 hrs. |
No
change from control |
| Propylene
glycol |
Room
temperature,24 hrs. |
No
change from control |
| Kerosene |
Room temperature,24 hrs. |
No
change from control |
| 5
% saltwater solution |
Room
temperature,24 hrs. |
No
change from control |
| Isopropanol
99%, |
Room
temperature,24 hrs. |
No
change from control |
| Deionized
Water, |
100°C,
10 minutes |
No
change from control |
Customer
experience, supported by our laboratory data clearly show that XF
430 tedlar label material can be stored for at least 1 year in an
environment below 80 degrees F and 60% RH . We are confident that
our product will perform well beyond this time frame. However, it
remains the responsibility of the user to assess the risk of using
such product. We encourage customers to develop functional testing
protocols that will qualify a product's fitness for use, in their
actual applications.
WARRANTY-LIMITATION
Polyonics’ products are sold with the understanding that the
buyer will test them in actual use and determine for him/herself
their adaptability to his/her intended uses. Polyonics warrants
to the buyer that its products are free from defects in material
and workmanship, but limits its obligation under this warranty to
replacement of the products shown to Polyonics’ satisfaction
to have been defective, provided that the Purchaser has complied
with the handling, storage and shelf life requirements as specified
by Polyonics in applicable materials specifications. The Purchaser
shall return the products using Polyonics’ return policy as
stated above.
The
above warranties extend solely to Purchaser and all warranty claims
must be made by Purchaser. Rework or Replacement shall neither extend
nor decrease the original warranty period. The term of all warranty
periods shall not exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the original
shipment.
THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY
OF OTHERWISE. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. POLYONICS SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE EITHER IN TORT OR IN CONTRACT FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE,
DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY
TO USE THE PRODUCT, OR FROM DELAY IN THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF
PRODUCTS UNDER THE ABOVE WARRANTY.
Tedlar®
is DuPont’s tradename for its polyvinyl fluoride film.
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