3M™ Scotchcal 50 Graphic Film - Dark Red
- Calendared vinyl film
- Intermediate performance and high-gloss
- 2 mil vinyl film
- Expected performance life of 5 years
- Clear, removable adhesives
3M™ Scotchcal Series 50 Graphics Film
3M™ Scotchcal Series 50 Graphics films have been specially
developed to be knife cut on electronic systems. Because Series 50
films are intermediate, Calendared vinyl they are much more
cost-effective for use in commercial applications, flat signage, and
crafting projects. These films have a clear, pressure-sensitive
adhesive with a blue liner on the white films and a white liner on all
other film colors. You'll enjoy the look and performance of this
versatile film in both indoor and outdoor applications for thermal
mass transfer and plotter cutting. Removable with heat for up to three
years and permanent for up to five years of use.
What is 3M 50 Scotchcal Film Used for?
This vinyl film can be used to screen print permanent, exterior, or interior
graphics. The film features pressure-sensitive adhesive, petroleum spills,
resists gasoline vapors, and is available in transparent, Dark Red, or white. It
can also be applied to windows, signs, graphics for vehicles, and more.
Is 3M Scotchcal marking film permanent?
3M Scotchcal features a permanent, pressure-sensitive adhesive.
How do you apply 3M 50 Scotchcal film?
Applying 3M Scotchcal is a simple endeavor.
- Step 1: Clean the object you plan to wrap
with rubbing alcohol.
- Step 2: Take measurements of your product to
determine how much film you'll need.
- Step 3: Utilize tape to hold one end of the
film's edge of the surface, allowing you to hold the film's
position.
- Step 4: Peel the backing off the film,
preferably at a corner.
- Step 5: Spray an adhesion solution onto the
film for better adhesion.
- Step 6: Squeegee the top surface of the film
to properly apply it to your object. Follow up by squeezing out
the excess liquid out from below.
How do you remove 50 Scotchcal?
Despite its permanent nature, it can be removed easily.
To remove 50 Scotchal, simply pull the removable film back on itself.
There will be no residue left behind. No need for hear or specific
solutions to get it off.
What is Calendared vinyl?
Calendared films are thick vinyl that is manufactured in an alternate
method to others. The process involves mixing and rolling raw
materials, followed by mixing and kneading them, followed by expelling
them through extruder sheets. Gigantic, heated, steel rollers form the
vinyl into a thin sheet in a process called calendaring. Improved
formulations and the use of new pigments have led to increased color
options for the calendared film.
3M™ Series 50 Scotchcal™ Characteristics
- Calendared, intermediate vinyl film
- Designed especially for machine cutting
- 5 Year Outdoor Durability
- 3 mil with clear, acrylic adhesives
- Specifically designed for electronically cut graphics
- Dry or wet application method
Recommended Substrates and Applications
The list below will give you an idea of some of the many uses of our 3M™
Series 50 Scotchcal films:
- Labels
- Buildings & Walls
- Cars & Vans, Displays
- Opaque Signs
- Public Transport
- Trucks and Trailers
- Windows & Glass
3M 50 Scotchcal Film: Durable and Straightforward
Calendared films are ideal for applications that don't require the
film to stretch or conform around contours and complex curves.
Calendared films are perfect for making pre-spaced lettering or
graphics because they are thicker and won't stretch out of shape. If you're interested in wrapping, be sure to check our our 3M™ Scotchcal 50 Graphic Film.