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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
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Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Easy To Use and Safe
- Solid sheet design for consistent quality and thickness
- Easy to store and handle
- No VOCs
- Safe for environment and personnel
- No pollutant by-products
- Excellent dielectric strength – protects personnel from stray current
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Industrial Uses
Type
- FluoroGrip® Optically Clear, fluoropolymer film protects windows, machine guards and equipment from harsh manufacturing environments.
- FluoroGrip® optically clear film is manufactured from high molecular weight fluorinated ethylene propylene (HD-FEP) resin by Integument Technologies FluoroGrip materials are manufactured utilizing a patented plasma surface modification science.
- The process creates a chemical covalent bond between the fluoropolymer film material and the optically clear, pressure sensitive adhesive. The bond is non-visible and permanent enabling it to be used in surface protection applications where no conventional adhesive-backed film product can be used (i.e. machinery equipment glass).
Uses
- FluoroGrip® – F Optically Clear Film is made from high molecular weight resin for applications where chemical resistance, high flex life and stress-crack-resistant performance are required.
- The films offer an excellent, cost-effective alternative to thicker sheets currently used to protect standard polycarbonate glass used on equipment such as critical clean and etch, post-ash clean/photoresist strip, and other systems.
- FluoroGrip® films provide superior resistance to a wide range of aggressive chemicals and withstand the high temperatures found in harsh semiconductor processing environments while remaining optically clear. Films are available in a variety of thicknesses (3-30 mils), widths and lengths.
- Fabricated shapes and contours can be produced via heat sealing and thermoforming. The outstanding weatherability and optical properties of FluoroGrip F film provides excellent performance in outdoor atmospheric environments. The film remains permanently UV stable and is easy to clean.
- The optically clear adhesive delivers a low haze, high clarity bond and is cleanroom suitable. It offers virtually defect-free bonding, long-term durability and excellent temperature resistance.
- FluoroGrip® optically clear films offer peel and stick installation and can be easily applied over polycarbonate glass and other surfaces. The films are easily cut to match the size and shape of the desired surface area, do not require primers or hazardous solvents, and the solid sheet design assures consistent coverage, even on edges, angles and corners.
- Installation is simple enough for untrained personnel to apply and its fluoropolymer composition makes cleaning fast and easy.
- The film systems are engineered for easy maintenance, inspection and repair. They can be furnished pre-applied to polycarbonate sheets or in ready to apply rolls.
- Machinery and Equipment Glass
Glass, acrylic and polycarbonate surfaces on industrial machinery and processing systems are etched by corrosives, alcohols and other processing liquids, resulting in poor clarity and see-through visibility. FluoroGrip® F protects glass and subtsrates from a variety of harsh chemicals and cleaning solvents found in today’s manufacturing environments. Applications include
- Lab equipment, fume hoods and glove boxes
- Critical clean and etch
- Post-ash clean/photoresist strip
- Chemical processing
- Semiconductor
- Cleanroom – walls and windows
- General industrial
- Food processing (Meets requirements to comply with the FDA’s Register of Food Additive Regulations)
- Anti-Graffiti Protection
FluoroGrip® F films protect against surface damage caused by graffiti and other environmental factors in a wide variety of commercial and industrial applications. The films stand up to paints, inks, acids, dirt and grime and other stains and they are easy to clean and repair. Applications include:
- Road and traffic signs
- Steel and other structures
- Equipment and enclosures
- Glass, plastic and other surfaces
- Walls, interior and exterior
- Transit shelters
- Bathroom stalls
- Mail boxes, garbage bins, light standards
- Busses, trucks, subway and rail cars
- Any painted or unpainted surface
- Superior Performance in Any Application
FluoroGrip® F films withstand a wide variety of stresses such as extreme temperature cycling, UV rays, and a wide range of aggressive chemicals, paints and acids:
- Easy to install, clean, inspect and repair
- Can be field applied by hand or laminated in the shop
- Exceptional weatherability for outdoor environments
- Permanently UV stable
- Anti-corrosion protection extends service life
Properties
- Color
- Flame Rating
- Physical Form
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Properties
- Thermal Properties
- Electrical Properties
- Chemical Resistance
- Optical Properties
- Adhesive Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength at Break | 24.0 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Tensile Modulus | 480.0 | MPa | ASTM D-882 |
| Initial Tear Strength (1 mil) | 2.2 - 2.7 | N | ASTM D-1004 |
| Initial Tear Strength (2 mil) | 4.9 - 5.3 | N | ASTM D-1004 |
| Propagating Tear Strength (1 mil) | 1.4 - 1.5 | N | ASTM D-1922 |
| Propagating Tear Strength (2 mil) | 2.4 - 2.7 | N | ASTM D-1922 |
| Fold Endurance (M.I.T.) | 10000.0 | cycles | ASTM D-2176 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity | 2.12 - 2.17 | — | ASTM D-792 |
| Oxygen Index | 95.0 | % | ASTM D-2863-77 |
| Yield (1 mil film) | 18.0 | m²/kg | — |
| Melt Point (DTA) | 500.0 | °F | ASTM D-3418 |
| Flammability | V - O | — | ASTM UL-94 |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs) | max. 0.01 | % | — |
| Hardness | D55 | Shore D | ASTM D-785 |
| Low Temperature Embrittlement | VTM-0 | °F | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melt Point | 252 - 282 | °C | ASTM D-3418 |
| Continuous Service Temp | 163.0 | °C | — |
| Specific Heat | 1172.0 | J/(k°K) | — |
| Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity | 0.2 | w/(m°K) | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 9.9 x 10⁻⁵ | mm/(mm°C) | ASTM D-696 |
| Limiting Oxygen Index | 95.0 | % | ASTM D-2863 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dielectric Strength (1 mil) | 240.0 | kV/mm | ASTM D-149 |
| Dielectric Constant (1kHz) | 2.1 | — | ASTM D-150 |
| Dissipation Factor (1kHz) | max. 0.0003 | — | ASTM D-150 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| 2000 Hours Salt Fog | Pass | — | — |
| 500 hours SO₂ | Pass | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Elongation at Break | 300.0 | % | ASTM D-882 |
| Refractive Index | 1.341 - 1.347 | — | ASTM D-542 |
| Solar Transmission | 96.0 | — | ASTM E-424 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Refractive Index | 1.47 | — | ASTM D-542 |
| Visible Light Transmission | min. 98 | — | ART #4064 (Gardner Haze Meter |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Certifications
FluoroGrip – F is designed to meet the requirements to comply with the FDA’s Register of Food Additive Regulations.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Details
Reflectivity Film Testing
Reflectivity was testing using test methods outlined in FTMS 370, ASTM D1709 and ASTM D4061. Minimum required values taken from MUTCD Table 2A.3 – Minimum Maintained Reflectivity Levels.
Control Sign RL Measured RL Minimum Req. White area 91.46 35 Red area 6.58 7 Contrast ratio 13.90:1 3:1 Coated Sign 5 mil RL Measured RL Minimum Req. White area 93.36 35 Red area 17.58 7 Contrast ratio 5.31:1 3:1 Coated Sign 3 mil RL Measured RL Minimum Req. Whife area 93.9 35 Red area 7.18 7 Contrast ratio 13.08:1 3:1 Accelerated Weather Testing (QUV)
Stop signs were exposed to QUV for 2,000 hours in accordance with ASTM D4587.
For further detailed information, please refer link -
https://www.knowde.com/stores/integument-technologies/documents/379227
Packaging & Availability
- Availability
Available Thicknesses (Film Only; Not Including Adhesive) - 2 mil, 5 mil, 10 mil, 20 mil, 30 mil