Avery Dennison Introduces New Pressure-Sensitive Vinyl Film For Plastic Applications
New HiTack pressure-sensitive vinyl film offers long-term adhesion and durability when applied to outdoor plastic substrates
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - Avery Dennison Graphics Division North America introduces HiTack pressure-sensitive vinyl film, a new permanent graphic film technology ideal for low surface energy plastic materials that are exposed to harsh outdoor conditions. HiTack is the latest addition to a wide range of pressure-sensitive films used to serve the signage, printing, graphic arts, display, vehicle marking, transportation and highway safety industries.
HiTack provides high initial tack and offers long-term adhesion and durability when applied to plastic substrates such as low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), ABS, polystyrene, acrylic and polycarbonate. HiTack is ideal for plastic surfaces that present adhesion challenges, including applications ranging from decals on outdoor children's toys to shipping container labels, and can be used on both flat and simple curved surfaces. Other key features include:
- Outdoor durability of 5 to 7 years
- Minimal shrinkage after application
- Application temperatures down to 35ยบ F
Based in Painesville, Ohio, Avery Dennison Graphics Division North America features a broad range of products for super-wide and wide-format digital printing, traditional printing technologies and cut signage applications. Its products are used in applications ranging from short-term promotional graphics such as signage, banners, exhibits, displays and bus-wrap markings to long-term durable graphic applications such as fleet markings, backlit signs, vehicle striping and graphics. The Graphics Division is a division of Avery Dennison Corporation, based in Pasadena, California. The Company develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of products for consumer and industrial markets. The Company had sales of $4.2 billion in 2002.