High-performance films for specific applications
Premium-quality universal films
In this area of our product portfolio, you will find high-performance polyester foils for demanding applications and difficult substrates, as well as weather- and chemical-resistant foils, printable in thermal transfer printing, foils with UL approval and suitable for permanent marking.
- Weather-resistant foils (Scotchcal)
- Chemical-resistant foils (Thermoscript foils, polyester foils, ThermlFilm)
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Applications for universal films
These high-performance films are ideal for demanding labeling tasks on a wide variety of substrates – from smooth to rough, porous, or low-energy materials. They offer reliable adhesion, high weather and chemical resistance, and long durability for indoor and outdoor use. Thanks to their printability, especially with thermal transfer printing, they enable the flexible design of nameplates, warning and service labels, inventory and equipment markings, and safety-relevant labels. This makes them the suitable solution for industry, automotive, medical technology, and other areas where durable and robust labels are required.
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3M Scotchcal 3690 E+ Series
What is the 3M™ Scotchcal™ Color Film 3690 E+?
The 3690 E+ is a self-adhesive, glossy white foil made of cast PVC with modified acrylate adhesive. It is particularly suitable for surfaces that are difficult to bond, such as rough and porous substrates, hammer finish coatings and low-energy plastics (e.g. polypropylene).
What are the special properties of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+?
- Excellent adhesive strength even on difficult substrates
- High flexibility and conformability for shaped or curved components
- Dimensionally stable and resistant to weathering
- Resistant to oils, greases, fuels, aliphatic solvents, weak acids, salts, and alkalis
- Self-extinguishing in fire behavior (DIN 75200)
- No corrosion on the substrate
What is the construction of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+?
- Foil: glossy white, thickness 0.075 mm
- Adhesive: acrylic, Series 90, thickness 0.090 mm
- Liner: densified paper, siliconized on both sides
What is the adhesive strength of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+?
- Aluminum: ≥ 25 N/25 mm (T)
- Stainless steel: approx. 28 N/25 mm
What is the temperature resistance of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+?
- Short-term: –40 °C to +150 °C
- Long-term: –40 °C to +90 °C
What is the durability of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+?
- For outdoor use: 5–7 years (with vertical weathering and professional application)
- Indoor use: almost unlimited
How can 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+ be processed?
- Printing: screen printing recommended, color qualification test before series production advisable
- Thermal transfer printing: very well suited, depending on the ribbon used
- Die-cutting: sharp knives and minimal web tension recommended to prevent adhesive bleed
What other resistances does 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+ have?
- Salt spray test (ISO 9227): 150 h without degradation
- Condensation and SO₂ alternating climate test (DIN 50018): no change
- Resistant to, among others, heptane, diesel, engine oil, windshield cleaner, isopropanol, industrial cleaner (lemon), dish soap, acid (pH 4), and alkali (pH 10)
What storage conditions apply to 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+?
- Store clean and dry at 20–25 °C and 50% relative humidity
- Shelf life: 2 years
- Storing rolls in plastic bags is recommended
Does 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3690 E+ have UL approval?
Yes, it is recognized under UL MH18072 for certain film and thermal transfer ribbon combinations.
3M Scotchcal 3698E + Series
What is the 3M™ Scotchcal™ Color Film 3698E+?
The 3698E+ is a self-adhesive, glossy aluminum-colored foil made of cast PVC with modified acrylate adhesive. It is particularly suitable for bonding to difficult substrates such as rough and porous surfaces, hammer finish coatings and low-energy plastics (e.g. polypropylene).
What are the special properties of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+?
- Excellent adhesive strength even on difficult-to-bond substrates
- High flexibility and good conformability for curved or shaped components
- Dimensionally stable and weather-resistant
- Resistant to oils, greases, fuels, aliphatic solvents, weak acids, salts, and alkalis
- Self-extinguishing in fire behavior (DIN 75200)
- No substrate corrosion
What is the construction of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+?
- Foil: glossy aluminum-colored, thickness approx. 0.075 mm
- Adhesive: acrylic, Series 90, thickness approx. 0.090 mm
- Liner: densified paper, siliconized on both sides
What is the adhesive strength of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+?
- Aluminum: ≥ 25 N/25 mm (T)
- Stainless steel: approx. 28 N/25 mm
What is the temperature resistance of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+?
- Short-term: –40 °C to +150 °C
- Long-term: –40 °C to +90 °C
What is the durability of 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+?
- For outdoor use: 5–7 years (with vertical weathering and proper processing)
- Indoor use: almost unlimited
How can 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+ be processed?
- Printing: optimal results with screen printing; color qualification test recommended
- Thermal transfer printing: suitable, print quality depends on the ribbon used
- Die-cutting: sharp knives and low web tension recommended to prevent adhesive bleed
What other resistances does 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+ have?
- Salt spray test (ISO 9227): 150 h without degradation
- SO₂ alternating climate test (DIN 50018): no change
- Resistant to heptane, diesel, engine oil, windshield cleaner, isopropanol, industrial cleaner (lemon), dish soap, acid (pH 4), alkali (pH 10)
Under what conditions should 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+ be stored?
- Store dry and clean at 20–25 °C and 50% relative humidity
- Shelf life: 2 years
- Film rolls should be stored in plastic bags
Does 3M™ Scotchcal™ 3698E+ have UL approval?
Yes, it is recognized under UL MH18072 for certain combinations of foils and thermal transfer ribbons.
3M Thermoscript Films 7810EH and 7813EH
What are 3M™ Thermoscript Films 7810EH and 7813EH suitable for?
The foils are specially developed for subsequent labeling in thermal transfer printing. Their homogeneous surface enables a flat, opaque color transfer.
What advantages do 3M™ Thermoscript Films 300E offer?
- Very good adhesion to low-energy substrates (e.g., polyethylene, polypropylene)
- Suitable for automatic dispensing processes due to glassine liners
- Protection against weathering, chemicals, abrasion, and corrosion
- Fungus-resistant, non-fungus-promoting
- Self-extinguishing in case of fire, does not drip
What are the differences between the 7810EH and 7813EH foils?
- 7810EH: matte white, film thickness 0.056 mm
- 7813EH: silver matt, foil thickness 0.081 mm (not recommended for printed circuit boards due to aluminum vapor deposition)
Both foils: adhesive 0.020 mm (300E series acrylate), protective paper 0.077 mm (glassine, siliconized on one side).
How temperature-resistant are 3M™ Thermoscript Films 7810EH and 7813EH?
- Operating temperature range: –40 °C to +150 °C (adhered to aluminum, without visible changes)
What is the adhesive strength of 3M™ Thermoscript Films 300E?
Measured according to FTM 2 (72 h, 70 °C):
- Aluminum: 5.6 N/10 mm
- Stainless steel: 5.6 N/10 mm
- Polycarbonate: 5.4 N/10 mm
- Polypropylene: 4.7 N/10 mm
- HDPE: 3.6 N/10 mm
- LDPE: 3.4 N/10 mm
How resistant are 3M™ Thermoscript Films to chemicals?
The foils are resistant to most oils, greases, fuels, solvents, weak acids and alkalis. Examples (all without complaint):
- Heptane, petroleum, diesel, engine oil (4 h)
- Brake fluid DOT 4 (1 h)
- Windshield cleaner, IPA, toluene, industrial cleaner, Pril (4 h)
- Acid (pH 4), alkali (pH 10)
What is the durability of 3M™ Thermoscript Films?
- Outdoor use: 2–3 years (vertical outdoor weathering, professional application)
- Indoor use: almost unlimited
- Shelf life: 2 years at 23 °C / 50% RH (recommended: storage in polybags)
How can 3M™ Thermoscript Films be processed?
- Thermal transfer printing: very well suited, print quality depends on the ribbon. Adjust parameters such as speed and temperature.
- Other printing methods: screen printing, letterpress, flexo, offset printing possible (color qualification test recommended).
- Die-cutting: rotary, with sharp knives and minimal web tension.
- Bonding: pre-treat substrate (see 3M Processing Information KG-054).
Do 3M™ Thermoscript Films have certifications?
- Quality assurance system: certified according to EN ISO 9002
- UL File MH18072 and CUL File MH18072: please inquire.
3M Polyester Film 76647
What is the 3M™ Polyester Label Material 76647?
It is a 52 μm thick, matte white polyester label material with a topcoat for good printability. The 3M™ acrylic adhesive 350E used provides excellent adhesion to high- and low-energy plastics, metals, painted metals, and powder coatings.
What are the special properties of 3M™ Polyester Label Material 76647?
- Matte coated surface for laser toner printing and improved ink adhesion in conventional printing processes
- Very good thermal stability and high resistance in harsh environments
- Universal 3M™ adhesive 350E with excellent temperature and chemical resistance
- UL and cUL recognized (File MH18072)
What applications is 3M™ Polyester Label Material 76647 suitable for?
- Warning, instruction, and service labels for durable goods
- Property and inventory labeling
- Die-cut A4 labels
- Nameplates
How is 3M™ Polyester Label Material 76647 constructed?
- Facestock: 52 μm matte white polyester with topcoat
- Adhesive: 26 μm acrylic adhesive 350E
- Liner: 97 μm, 140 g/m² PET film, transparent, siliconized on one side, antistatic coated on the reverse side
What adhesive strength values does the material achieve (180° Peel, 72 h, 23 °C)?
- Stainless steel: 19.7 N/25 mm
- ABS: 18.6 N/25 mm
- Polypropylene: 15.3 N/25 mm
- Stainless steel at 70 °C: 22.5 N/25 mm
- Stainless steel at –40 °C: 17.9 N/25 mm
- Stainless steel at 40 °C / 90% RH: 22.4 N/25 mm
What is the temperature resistance of 3M™ Polyester Label Material 76647?
- Application range: –40 °C to +150 °C
- Minimum application temperature: +5 °C
How can the material be processed?
- Printing: suitable for laser printing, flexo, screen, hot stamping, and letterpress; prior tests recommended
- Die-cutting: with flatbed or rotary die-cutting; low web tension necessary to prevent adhesive bleed
- Storage of sheet material: use polybags, max. 250 sheets per carton, fan edges before printing
What is the shelf life of 3M™ Polyester Label Material 76647?
- Store at 16–27 °C and 40–65% relative humidity, protected from sunlight
- Shelf life: up to 24 months after manufacturing date
- Converted products should be stored in plastic bags
What pre-treatments are necessary for bonding?
The surface must be clean and dry. Isopropanol is suitable as a cleaning agent. At temperatures below 5 °C, the adhesive becomes too firm to develop maximum adhesion. Higher contact pressures can improve initial adhesion.
3M Polyester Film 7871EC / 7872EC
What are the 3M™ Thermoscript Films 7871EC and 7872EC?
These are glossy polyester films with modified acrylic adhesive from the 350E series. They are optimized for subsequent labeling with thermal transfer printing and are characterized by high resistance and secure adhesion even on difficult substrates.
What colors do the 3M™ Thermoscript Films 7871EC and 7872EC come in?
- 7871EC: Glossy white
- 7872EC: Glossy platinum (not recommended for circuit boards as it is aluminum metallized)
What is the construction of these foils?
- Foil: 0.053 mm polyester, glossy
- Adhesive: 0.046 mm modified acrylic adhesive (350E)
- Liner: 0.056 mm (62 g/m²) glassine, siliconized on both sides
What special properties does the 350E adhesive series offer?
- Excellent adhesion to powder coatings, including slightly oily substrates
- Suitable for low-energy plastics such as PE and PP
- UL approval for many powder coatings
- Also suitable for structured surfaces (due to thicker adhesive application)
What adhesive strength do the foils have (measured according to FTM 2, 72 h, 70 °C)?
- Aluminum: approx. 9.4 N/10 mm
- Stainless steel: approx. 11.0 N/10 mm
- Polycarbonate: approx. 8.5 N/10 mm
- Phenolic resin: approx. 8.9 N/10 mm
- ABS: approx. 8.2 N/10 mm
- Polystyrene: approx. 7.5 N/10 mm
- Polypropylene: approx. 7.3 N/10 mm
- HD-PE: approx. 5.1 N/10 mm
- LD-PE: approx. 5.8 N/10 mm
- Smooth powder coating: approx. 9.2 N/10 mm
How temperature-resistant are the foils?
- Operating temperature range: –40 °C to +150 °C (adhered to aluminum, without changes)
What other resistances do the foils have?
- Salt spray test (150 h): no degradation
- Resistant to most oils, greases, fuels, solvents, weak acids, and alkalis (e.g., heptane, diesel, brake fluid DOT 4, IPA, MEK)
- Fungus-resistant and non-fungus-promoting
- No substrate corrosion
- Fire behavior: self-extinguishing, does not drip
How long do the foils last in use?
- Outdoor use: 2–3 years (with vertical outdoor weathering and professional application)
- Indoor use: almost unlimited
- Shelf life: 2 years at 23 °C / 50% RH
How can the foils be processed?
- Printable with screen printing, letterpress, flexo, and offset printing (color qualification test recommended)
- Very well suited for thermal transfer printing; print quality depends on the ribbon
- Adjustment of printing speed recommended for optimal print image
- Die-cutting with sharp knives and minimal web tension; double-sided siliconized liner facilitates automatic processing
Are the foils approved for potentially explosive areas?
Yes. 3M™ Thermoscript 7871EC and 7872EC are approved for use in Ex-areas (VDE, DIN EN 50014, ATEX in Europe, FM3600 in the USA). The approval applies in conjunction with the thermal transfer ribbons Astromed RY and RRT.
Do the foils have certifications?
Yes, the products are recognized according to UL File MH18072 and cUL File MH18072.
Flexcon ThermlFilm Advantage Extreme
What is the THERMLfilm® ADVANTAGE™ Extreme Range?
The Extreme Range includes thermal transfer printable polyester films with a topcoat, a particularly high-performance extra permanent acrylic adhesive, and a glassine liner.
What variants of the ThermlFilm Advantage Extreme series are available?
- Glossy white: PET-DWA2-9U09S/36
- Satin white: PET-DYA1-9U09A/36
- Matte white: PET-DWC2-9U09S/36
- Satin silver: PET-DUA2-9U09S/36
- Matte silver: PET-DSC2-9U09S/36
- Transparent: PET-DCA2-9U09S/36
- Satin transparent: PET-DEA2-9U09S/36
- Thin transparent (reduced thickness): PET-BCA2-9U09S/36
What approval do the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Extreme series have?
All variants are UL-recognized (File MH16635).
What physical properties do the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Extreme series have?
- Base Film (PET): 50 µm (in some cases 25 µm)
- Adhesive: 36 µm acrylic adhesive (extra permanent)
- Liner (Glassine): 56 µm
What adhesive strength is achieved (after 72 h, FTM 1)?
- Stainless Steel: 26 N/25 mm (19 N/25 mm)
- Glass: 26 N/25 mm (18 N/25 mm)
- Polypropylene: 30 N/25 mm (21 N/25 mm)
- Automotive Paint: 30 N/25 mm (21 N/25 mm)
- PBT: 31 N/25 mm (22 N/25 mm)
What are the shear strength and initial tack of the ThermlFilm Advantage Extreme series?
- Shear Strength: approx. 100 hours (FTM 8, stainless steel, 2 kg weight)
- Initial Tack (Probe Tack): approx. 948 g/cm² (ASTM D 2979)
How temperature-resistant are the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Extreme series?
- Application range: –40 °C to +150 °C
- Minimum Processing Temperature: +10 °C
Which printing methods are suitable for the ThermlFilm Advantage Extreme series?
- Conventional Printing Methods (Solvent, Water, and UV Inks)
- Thermal Transfer Printing with Wax, Combination, and Resin Ribbons
- Note: For transparent materials, the high-performance adhesive may show a slight yellowing, which is unavoidable.
What recommendations are there for further processing?
- Clean, sharp die-cutting tools are required, as the 36 µm thick adhesive has high performance.
- Clean die-cuts are necessary for proper finishing.
How long are the foils durable?
- Storage: up to 2 years at max. 21 °C and 50% relative humidity
- Outdoor Weathering: at least 2 years (depending on the substrate)
What environmental and safety standards do the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Extreme series meet?
The materials meet the requirements of REACH/SVHC and RoHS. IMDS data is available upon request.
Flexcon ThermlFilm Advantage Superb
What is the THERMLfilm® ADVANTAGE™ Superb Range?
The THERMLfilm® ADVANTAGE™ Superb Range comprises polyester films with print pre-treatment for thermal transfer printing (TTR). They are equipped with a high-quality, permanent acrylate adhesive and a glassine roll liner.
Which variants of the ThermlFilm Advantage Superb series are available?
- Glossy White: PET-DWA2-9W09S/27
- Satin White: PET-DYA1-9W09A/27
- Matte White: PET-DWC2-9W09S/27
- Satin Silver: PET-DUA2-9W09S/27
- Matte Silver: PET-DSC2-9W09S/27
- Transparent: PET-DCA2-9W09S/27
- Satin Transparent: PET-DEA2-9W09S/27
- Thin Transparent (reduced thickness): PET-BCA2-9W09S/27
What approvals do the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Superb series have?
All constructions are UL-approved (MH16635) and are particularly suitable for applications on oily surfaces.
What physical properties do the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Superb series have?
- Base Film (PET): 50 µm (in some cases 25 µm)
- Adhesive: 27 µm Acrylate Adhesive
- Liner (Glassine): 56 µm
What adhesive strength do the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Superb series achieve (after 72 h contact time, FTM 1)?
- Stainless Steel: 21 N/25 mm
- Glass: 22 N/25 mm
- Polypropylene: 18 N/25 mm
- Automotive Paint: 19 N/25 mm
- PBT: 18 N/25 mm
What are the shear strength and initial tack of the ThermlFilm Advantage Superb series?
- Shear Strength: approx. 50 hours (FTM 8, 2 kg load on stainless steel)
- Initial Tack: approx. 720 g/cm² (ASTM D 2979)
How temperature-resistant are the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Superb series?
- Application range: –40 °C to +150 °C
- Minimum Processing Temperature: +10 °C
Which printing processes are suitable for the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Superb series?
- Conventional Printing Methods: Solvent, Water, and UV Inks
- Thermal Transfer Printing with Combination and Resin Ribbons
How long are the foils durable?
- Shelf Life: 2 years at max. 21 °C and 50% relative humidity
- Outdoor Applications: weather-resistant for at least 2 years (depending on the substrate)
What environmental and safety standards do the foils of the ThermlFilm Advantage Superb series meet?
The THERMLfilm® ADVANTAGE™ Superb Range complies with REACH/SVHC and RoHS requirements. IMDS data is available upon request.