Graphic Films
Lubrizol’s ESTANE® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions deliver exceptional performance for graphic film applications such as vehicle wraps, outdoor signage, and durable labels. These non-vinyl, plasticizer-free materials offer superior durability, self-healing properties, and excellent compatibility with inks and adhesives.
ESTANE® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is an excellent choice for demanding graphics applications including vehicle wraps, outdoor signage, and durable labels. ESTANE® TPU can be easily printed using many existing inks and processes.
Properties
ESTANE® TPU offers a non-vinyl, plasticizer free surface protection and print media solution that provides superior durability and ease of use during installation and removal.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Durability | Protects the graphics from damage |
| Low Temperature Flexibility | Allows for a wider range of installation conditions |
| Wettability | Compatible with adhesives and inks |
| Self-Healing | Maintains aesthetics |
| Plasticizer-free | Won’t embrittle over time. Easier to remove |
Applications
- Commercial and Passenger Vehicles
- Print Media
- Graphics Wraps
- Signage and Durable Labels
Outstanding Benefits
- High quality and consistency for control during manufacturing processes
- Protecting surfaces from damage by impact and abrasion
- Compatible with adhesives, inks, and coatings
- Self-healing properties maintain aesthetic quality
- Resistant to the effects of environmental exposure – color stability when exposed to UV
- Low-temperature flexibility for wider range of installation conditions
- Plasticizer-free – won’t embrittle over time (maintains >95% elongation after 2000hrs Xenon weathering. PVC maintains <5% elongation at same exposure)