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THERMOFORMABLE BRIGHT FILM FOR EITHER
IMD OR FORMING ONLY Alsa Bright Film is the only IMD film that is OEM exterior approved ______________________________________________________________________ |
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DESCRIPTION:
Alsa
bright film is a thermoplastic, interior/exterior film laminate product
used to replace chrome plating on plastic trim parts. Alsa bright film
consists of a fluoropolymer-based clearcoat, a metal layer, and an
adhesive layer, bonded to a thermoformable ABS backing sheet. Alsa
bright film is designed to be used in low stretch applications, and
therefore DOI (distinctness of image) reduction may occur on parts with
stretch levels higher than 50%. Any color chrome available; blue, black,
red, etc. TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
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HANDLING AND STORAGE: §
All Alsa bright film
products should be handled with care and stored on pallets during
transport and handling to assure the packaging integrity. §
Boxes containing rolls of
Alsa bright film should be stored in the original packaging to prevent
contamination. The material should not be removed from the
moisture-proof wrap until you are ready to process it. Any unused
portion should be re-wrapped to prevent moisture absorption in the ABS.
If stored in a vertical position, rolls should be filly supported on a
flat surface. §
This material should not be
stored in places of high humidity or extreme temperatures. Temperatures
below 0°C (32°F) and over 35°C (95°F) should be avoided. §
Materials stored under high
humidity conditions (>80%) for extended periods, can absorb moisture.
Pre-drying may be required to guarantee optimal quality after processing
(see below). ABS is hygroscopic,
therefore, is sensitive to moisture absorption. If drying is necessary,
dry for approx. 24-48hrs. in a circulation oven @ 60°C (140°F) APPLIQUE
HANDLING Once
a laminate is formed and trimmed, one must take care that the applique
is not damaged or the surface is not contaminated with dust, dirt or
trimming scraps. To
avoid surface damage the following is recommended: §
Do not stack appliques on
top of each other (‘nest’) without soft tissue or cloth over each
part. §
Have all personnel wear
soft or latex gloves. §
Avoid all sharp objects in
the room and on clothing where appliques are handled (watches, buckles
etc.) §
Avoid dust pick-up or
contamination, with the use of antistatic devices specifically designed
for clean room atmospheres. PROCESSING: No
special equipment is necessary when processing Alsa bright film.
Existing thermoforming and molding equipment can be used; however, molds
should be made or modified to accept the film in the cavity. Trimming of
the applique (preform) can be accomplished in-line with the
thermoforming process or in a separate operation following the
thermoforming step. Robotic laser trimming or cutting with a mechanical
or hydro-mechanical die-trimming press is recommended. MSD sheet is
available upon request. THERMOFORM
PROCESSING CONDITIONS:
INJECTION
MOLDING CONDITIONS:
TROUBLESHOOTING:
For
more information on processing ABS products, please refer to the Alsa
Technical Processing Guide”. The
information contained within this document is considered recommended
guidelines only, to familiarize our customer with the aforementioned
product. Alsa Corporation and its subsidiaries make no guarantees of
results and assume no obligations or liability in connection with its
advice. This publication is not to be taken as a license to operate
under, or recommendation to infringe any patents.
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