Controltac Plus Graphic Film Series 80 Description M Controltac Plus Graphic Film Series 80 is a versatile, removable, two mil film with a positionable, pressure activated adhesive to make handling large format graphics easier. It can be used on flat and corrugated surfaces, with and without rivets. Advantages Positionable and repositionable adhesive, making it an excellent choice for larger graphics Pressureactivated adhesive (This M technology is a mechanical feature, not an adhesive property. Pressure on the film surface bonds the adhesive to the substrate.) Fast, clean removal with little adhesive residue Wide color selection Most colors have excellent hiding power Applications and Uses Film series 80 is intended for making removable, durable graphics when used with the listed Compatible Products in the following applications. These types of applications are warranted by the M MCS Warranty with the Special Warranty Stipulations when used for automobile or vehicle graphics. See page. For screen printed or cut out graphics For interior and exterior applications including commercial signs, emblems, labels, graphics, striping, and graphics for fleet and vehicle, rail cars, and recreational equipment Film 80 can be used for twoway emblems for windows, except on buses or other vehicles Limitations of End Uses We do not normally warrant other applications, but please contact us to discuss your needs or let us suggest other M products. Specifically, we do not warrant this film for the following: Graphics regularly subjected to gasoline vapors or spills Graphics applied to stainless steel substrates Graphics made for automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM); contact M Automotive Division at 80088, Ext., for alternatives. NOTE: Film used on buses must not be applied so as to restrict the safe use of emergency window exits. See Instruction Bulletin., Release G, July 00 or later for details. For Screen Printing Only Compatible Products Product Bulletin 80 Release H, Effective January 00 See Bulletin Change Summary on last page M Screen Printing Ink Series 900 (line color and four color) M Screen Printing Ink Series 9700UV (line color and four color) M Edge Sealer 90 M Prespacing Tape SCPS and SPCSX M Premasking Tape SCPM and SCPMX Characteristics Characteristic Film Thickness Description Cast vinyl mils (0.0 mm) without adhesive mils (0.080.0 mm) with adhesive Colors See the Color Chart on page Adhesive Adhesive color Liner Application surfaces Recommended substrates Removal Application temperature range Positionable, pressure activated Films with * in color chart: clear All other films: graypigmented Polyethylenecoated layflat paper Flat, with and without rivets, corrugated, simple curves, moderate compound curves ABS resins, aluminum, chrome, glass fiberglassreinforced plastic, paint (check adhesion to powder or waterbase paints) Removable for up to 7 (see page for details) Flat surfaces with and without rivets: 0 to 00 F ( to 8 C) Corrugated surfaces with rivets: 0 to 00 F (0 to 8 C) Roll sizes * in. x 0 yards ( cm x m) * in. x 0 yards (9 cm x m) 8 in. x 0 yards ( cm x m) ** 0 in. x 0 yards ( x m) *Metallics available only in these widths **White only Other sizes available upon request.
Note: For the full product names of the M products listed on this page, please see page. Color Chart *Indicates clear adhesive; all other adhesive is graypigmented Indicates minimal or no hiding power Solid Colors 800 White 80 Black 80 Tomato Red 80 Bright Orange 80 Bright Yellow* 807 Vivid Blue 809 Deep Mahogany Brown 80 Matte Black* 80 Deep Red 80 Sunflower* 807 Indigo (Navy) 809 Russet Brown 80 Medium Grey* 807 Sapphire Blue 808 Royal Purple* 809 Tan 80 Dark Gray* 80 Kelly Green 807 Intense Blue 809 Beige 80 Cardinal Red 80 Light Orange 80 Dark Green 807 Olympic Blue 808 Burgundy* 80 Geranium* 8077 Peacock Blue 8088 Violet* 809 Teal* 8098 Dark Violet* 800 Magenta* 800 Satin Aluminum 80 Satin Gold* 807 Salmon Pink* 807 Aqua* 808 Bright Green* 809 Mauve 809 Apple Green* 8007 Dark Aqua* Metallic Colors 800 Slate* 800 Red* 80 Charcoal* 80 Sage Green* 807 Dark Blue* 800 Light Silver* 80 Grey* 807 Bright Blue* 808 Dark Burgundy* 809 Copper* 807 Silver Blue* 809 Chocolate Brown* 80 Gold* Transparent Film 80 Transparent* Effective Performance Life The effective performance life is based on field experience and exposure tests conducted throughout the United States. When the graphics are processed and used according to the M recommendations, they should have the performance life shown in the table below. The actual performance depends on the: Correct combination of film, ink, and screen print clear coat Ink formulation Ink drying methods Selection and preparation of the substrate Application methods Exposure conditions Cleaning methods See the Warranted Durability tables starting on page. Numbered notes in the tables are explained on page. Product Bulletin 80
Note: For the full product names of the M products listed on this page, please see page. Warranted Durability Fleet Graphics Unprinted M Controltac Plus Graphic Film Series 80 Film 800 80 80 80 80 80 Trailers 0 from vertical U.S. Other Vehicles Trailers S.W. Other Vehicles Trailers Non face of graphic is 0 from vertical U.S. Other Vehicles Trailers S.W. Other Vehicles Horizontal Exposure for legibility only U.S. Lifetime 7 Lifetime 80 Lifetime Lifetime 807 80 807 80 807 8077 Lifetime Lifetime 80 Lifetime Lifetime 807 Lifetime Lifetime 800 80 80 or Metallic 80 colors All other 80 colors not listed in Vehicle Graphics Vehicle or Sign Graphics Printed film Lifetime 7 Lifetime S.W. 0 from vertical Film / Ink Screen Print Clear Coat U.S. S.W. M Screen Printing Ink Series 900 (line color and four color) 800 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 or metallic 80 colors All other 80 colors not listed for this ink 90DR Air dry 90DR Oven dry 90 970UV 970UV 90DR Air dry 90DR Oven dry 90 970UV 970UV 90DR Air dry 90DR Oven dry 90 970UV 970UV, may haze, may haze, may haze, may haze, may haze, may haze U.S., may haze, may haze, may haze NonHorizontal Exposure face of graphic is for legibility only 0 from vertical S.W., may haze, may haze, may haze U.S. S.W. Vehicle or Sign Graphics continued on the next page. Product Bulletin 80
Vehicle or Sign Graphics, continued Printed film M Controltac Plus Graphic Film Series 80 Film / Ink Screen Print Clear Coat U.S. M Screen Printing Ink Series 9700UV (line color) 800 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 All other 80 colors not listed for this ink 80 or metallic 80 colors 970UV 970UV 970UV 970UV 970UV 970UV 0 from vertical M Screen Printing Ink Series 9700UV metallic inks (line color 800 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 All other 80 colors 7 S.W. U.S. NonHorizontal face of graphic is Exposure 0 from vertical for legibility only S.W. U.S. 970UV 970UV M Four Color Screen Printing Ink Series 9700UV 800 970UV 970UV 7 S.W. Railroad Unprinted film Film / Ink Unprinted film 800 80 80 80 80 Screen Print Clear Coat 0 from vertical U.S. 8 plus more, legibility only S.W. Non face of graphic is 0 from vertical U.S. S.W. 8 807 7 80 80 Railroad continued on the next page. Product Bulletin 80
Railroad continued Printed film M Controltac Plus Graphic Film Series 80 Screen Print Film / Ink Clear Coat M Screen Printing Ink Series 900 80 90DR Air dry 90DR Oven dry 90 All other 80 films listed in Unprinted film, above 970UV 970UV 90DR Air dry 90DR Oven dry 90 970UV 970UV 0 from vertical U.S., may haze, may haze M Screen Printing Ink Series 9700UV (does not include metallic or color) 800 80 80 80 80 80 807 970UV 970UV 970UV 970UV 80 970UV 970UV 7 S.W., may haze, may haze Non face of graphic is 0 from vertical U.S., may haze, may haze S.W. Sign Graphics Unprinted film Film 800 80 80 80 800 80 Metallic 80 colors All other 80 colors not listed in this column 0 from vertical U.S. S.W. U.S. Non face of graphic is 0 from vertical S.W. 7 For warranty periods outside the United States, contact the M sales organization for that country. The U.S. Desert Southwest includes Arizona, New Mexico, and the desert areas of California, Nevada, Utah, and Texas. A detailed map is available by request. The warranty for this area is reduced because there is more solar energy. This warranty applies to graphics exposed to solar energy in the U.S. Desert Southwest more than 0% of the time. For vehicle graphics only, refer to the Lifetime Warranty information, page. Unprinted film series 80 has a tendency to chalk in exterior applications. Film that cannot be cleaned must be printed with clear 90DR, 970UV or 970UV. The warranty is the same as for the ink series being used. See Horizontal Exposure Warranty on page. Product Bulletin 80
Note: For the full product names of the M products listed on this page, please see page. M MCS Warranty M warrants the performance of the Product from the date of installation for the number of stated in the Warranted Durability chart. In the event that the Product does not perform as stated within the warranted time, and the graphics are fabricated as specified by the M MCS Warranty, then M shall at M s option either (a) refund the entire purchase price of the material, or (b) replace all M materials consumed in the manufacture of the graphics. In addition, for fleet applications only, M will reimburse 00% of the labor costs associated with the removal, remanufacture, and reapplication of the graphic to the extent that M determines such amount is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances. This labor cost reimbursement will be determined by M on a casebycase basis taking into account the expected amount of labor needed to make such repairs and other considerations. Lifetime Warranty For the films listed on page as having a Lifetime Warranty, M warrants the performance for as long as the original graphics purchaser owns the vehicle. If the film fails, the following reimbursement schedule applies. U.S. Failure occurs during year: Desert Southwest Failure occurs during year: Replace Material: % Labor: % 8 00 00 9 80 0 0 7 0 8 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 plus 0 0 Horizontal Exposure Warranty for Vehicle Graphics Requiring Legibility Only Horizontal applications can be used on the rooftops of commerciallyowned vehicles where identification from the air is needed. Horizontal applications are subjected to the maximum sunlight and environmental conditions. The graphic will change color, lose gloss, and chalk. The following ink restrictions apply. Ink Series 900 Use ink series 900 and screen print clear coat 90DR or 970UV. Oven dry the last color and screen print clear coat 90DR for hours at 0 F ( C). Ink Series 9700UV Use screen print clear coat 970UV. Special Warranty Stipulations for Automobile and Bus Graphics When applied to an automobile, an Auto Graphics Preinstallation And Inspection Record (Instruction Bulletin.) must be completed for each vehicle and readily available if a warranty claim is made. When applied to a bus, a Bus Graphics Preinstallation And Inspection Record (Instruction Bulletin.) must be completed for each vehicle and readily available if a warranty claim is made. Screen Printing To get the durability given in the Effective Performance Life section for film series 80, use the correct combination of ink and screen print clear coat. Check the appropriate Product Bulletins and Instruction Bulletins for the limitations of each particular ink. Refer to the M Related Literature section on page 8. The compatible ink series are listed in the Compatible Products section on page. Cutting The following are common cutting methods for this film. See Instruction Bulletin. for details. Bandsawing Hot kiss cutting Drumtype electronic cutting Flatbed electronic cutting Guillotine Hand cut Cold and hot steelrule die cutting The following minimum values for electrocutting text from film series 80 are based on upper case Helvetica medium type. Weeding can be more difficult with smaller text. Minimum stroke width: 0. inch (. mm) Minimum height:.0 inch (7. mm) Minimum radius for end of stripe: 0. inch (.8 mm) Product Bulletin 80
Note: For the full product names of the M products listed on this page, please see page. Application Tape The type of application tape to use depends on the type of graphic produced and the ink or screen print clear coat that was applied last. See Instruction Bulletin. for details. Use a prespacing tape if the graphic has large amounts of the liner exposed. Use a premasking tape if very little of the liner is exposed. Screen Print Clear Coat Prespacing Tape Premasking Tape Unprinted SCPS SCPM 90DR 90 970UV 970UV 9700UV (no screen print clear coat) Application SCPS SCPSX SCPM SCPMX Refer to the Instruction Bulletins listed in the M Related Literature section, located at the end of this Bulletin, for more complete information. The following application details are specific to series 80. Temperature The application temperature range for flat surfaces with and without rivets is 0 to 00 F ( to 8 C). The application temperature range for corrugated surfaces with rivets is 0 to 00 F (0 to 8 C). Positioning This film has a positionable adhesive. Application pressure bonds the adhesive to the substrate and destroys the positionability feature. The film loses its positionability feature at application temperatures above 00 F (8 C). Do not use detergent and water or a commercial application liquid to position the graphic on a vehicle. Finishing If an application requires edge sealing, use edge sealer 90. Removability Film series 80 is warranted to be removable for up to the warranted life or 7, whichever comes first. Follow the procedures in Instruction Bulletin.. Film remover, R, and adhesive remover, R, are available. See Instruction Bulletin. for details. Shelf Life, Shipping, and Storage Unprocessed film has a shelf life of two after receipt. Processed film has a shelf life of one year. However, the total shelf life of a graphic before and after processing cannot exceed two. Store the film in a clean, dry area in the original container. Store the film out of the direct sunlight and at less than 00 F (8 C). Ship the finished graphic lying flat or in a roll. To roll the graphic, roll it film side out onto a core that is inches ( cm) or larger in diameter. These methods help prevent the film and premask from wrinkling or popping off the liner. See Instruction Bulletin. for details. Health and Safety! Caution When handling any chemical products, read the manufacturers container labels and the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for important health, safety and environmental information. To obtain MSDS sheets for M products: By fax, call 800078 in the US and Canada or 087 for all other locations. Electronically, visit us at http://www.m.com/msds. By mail, or in case of an emergency, call 80077 or 770. When using any equipment, always follow the manufacturers instructions for safe operation. Product Data Values given are typical for film series 80 and are not for use in specifications. For a custom specification, submit a request to your M sales representative. The data given below are for unprinted film. Physical Characteristics Property Tensile strength (minimum) Value pounds/inch at 7 F (0.9 kg/cm at C) Applied shrinkage 0.0 inch (0. mm ) Service temperature range to + F (0 to +07 C) Product Bulletin 80 7
Note: For the full product names of the M products listed on this page, please see page. Adhesion Characteristics Final adhesion value is hours after application. Substrate ABS Acrylic enamel Aluminum, anodized Aluminum, etched Chrome Fruehauf prepainted panels Value pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm) pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm) pounds/inch (. kg/cm) pounds/inch (. kg/cm) pounds/inch (0.9 kg/cm) pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm) Chemical Resistance Characteristics Resists mild alkalis, mild acids, and salt. Excellent resistance to water. Warranty and Limited Warranty The following is made in lieu of all other express or implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose: Film series 80 is warranted to be free of defects in materials and manufacture at the time of shipment and to meet the specifications stated in this Product Bulletin. M will replace or refund the price of any M materials that do not meet this warranty within the specified time periods. See the worldwide M MCS Warranty bulletin, which gives the terms and limitations of the warranty. These remedies are exclusive. In no case shall M be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages, including any labor or nonm material charges. Attention: Scotchprint Graphics Authorized Manufacturers Visit our passwordprotected website (www.scotchprint.com, then Login) for exclusive product information, services and product promotions for M s Scotchprint Graphics Authorized Manufacturers. Ask your Commercial Graphics Division sales representative to sign you up today! M Related Literature Before starting any job, be sure you have the most recent product and instruction bulletins. Listed below is related M technical literature that may be of interest. You may view and print these Bulletins from our Web site at www.scotchprint.com, or order them via our FaxonDemand (FOD) system. Call one of these phone numbers to order the desired bulletins, and specify the FOD document number provided in the chart. United States or Canada: 800078 International: 70 Subject Product Bulletins M Screen Printing Ink Series 900 and Screen Print Clear Coat VI00 Bulletin No. FOD No. 900 0 M Screen Printing Ink Series 9700UV 9700 07 Instruction Bulletins Design of graphics. 0 Screen printing with ink series 900. 0 Screen printing with ink 9700UV line color color.. 00 0 Scoring and cutting. 0 Application, substrate selection, preparation and substratespecific application techniques Application, special applications and vehicles Application, general procedures for interior and exterior dry applications Application:Special Considerations for Complex Contours of Automobiles, Vans and Buses and Inspection Forms. 700. 700. 700. 70 Storage, handling, maintenance, removal. 80 Other Documents Vehicle Graphics Warranty 909 Bulletin Change Summary Added information about using this film for Vehicle and Bus graphics, including Special Warranty Stipulations on page and two bulletins on this page. Product Bulletin 80 8
Commercial Graphics Division M Canada M México, S.A. de C.V. M Puerto Rico, Inc. M Center, Building 0W0 P.O. Box 77 Av. Santa Fe No. Puerto Rico Industrial Park PO Box 0 London, Ontario Col. Santa Fe, Del. Alvaro Obregón P.O. Box 00 St. Paul, MN 0 USA Canada NA T México, D.F. 00 Carolina, PR 0098000 General Info. 800777 80080 70000 7870000 Technical Info. 8008908 Fax 9 Fax 7077 Fax 787700 Fax 7 FaxonDemand 800078 US/Canada or 70 International FaxonDemand document: 00 www.scotchprint.com M 00. All rights reserved. Product Bulletin 80 9