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Protective Layer Substrate Layer Adhesive Layer Available in different thicknesses Vinyl, polyester, or dead soft aluminum Protective Layer Substrate Layer Adhesive Layer Matte A smooth, reflective-free finish. Gloss High-shine finish for a more polished look. Computer Imprintable Printed on the front or back surface with typewriter-style text. Vinyl Durable, flexible, and weath- er-resistant. Our most cost-ef- fective substrate option. Polyester Long-lasting and won’t expand or contract. Good aesthetics for machine applications. Dead Soft Aluminum Soft and workable. Withstands high-temperature operating environments up to 150°C (302°F). Surface Energy (Temperature) Application and part surface temperature determine the surface energy required. Texture Smooth for metals/high or low energy plastic. Textured for low energy plastic/powder coated metal. Thickness Surface texture determines the thickness required for proper adhesion of all layers. Repositionable “Peel and stick”adhesives allow for temporary repositioning on the part surface. General protective layer Different adhesive options Matte, gloss, or printed Permanent acrylic adhesive Smooth or textured surface Plastic or metal compatibility

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Page 1: Protective Layer General protective layer ... - engravers.com · Protective Layer Substrate Layer Adhesive Layer Available in different thicknesses Vinyl, polyester, or dead soft

Protective Layer

Substrate Layer

Adhesive LayerAvailable in different thicknesses Vinyl, polyester, or dead soft aluminum

Protective Layer

Substrate Layer

Adhesive Layer

MatteA smooth, reflective-free finish.

GlossHigh-shine finish for a more polished look.

Computer ImprintablePrinted on the front or back surface with typewriter-style text.

VinylDurable, flexible, and weath-er-resistant. Our most cost-ef-fective substrate option.

PolyesterLong-lasting and won’t expand or contract. Good aesthetics for machine applications.

Dead Soft AluminumSoft and workable. Withstands high-temperature operating environments up to 150°C (302°F).

Surface Energy (Temperature)Application and part surface temperature determine the surface energy required.

TextureSmooth for metals/high or low energy plastic. Textured for low energy plastic/powder coated metal.

ThicknessSurface texture determines the thickness required for proper adhesion of all layers.

Repositionable“Peel and stick”adhesives allow for temporary repositioning on the part surface.

General protective layer Different adhesive options Matte, gloss, or printed

Permanent acrylic adhesiveSmooth or textured surface Plastic or metal compatibility