Solutions for Sign and Display Applications
A dedication to quality is a source of pride for all of us at ORAFOL and it is a key factor in our continued growth & success.
Dr. Holger Loclair, MD
ORAFOL Europe GmbH
Worldwide Locations
Located just outside of Berlin in the heart of Europe, the ORAFOL Europe GmbH headquarters is the hub of the organization’s culture of leadership and excellence.
Image courtesy of South Shore Sign Company, Matawan, NJ. Featuring ORAJET ® 3620 with ORAGUARD® 200. Typical application of ORABOND® 1819 Foam Tape.
Solutions for Sign and Display Applications
ORABOND® General Product Construction
ORAFOL offers a truly comprehensive range of ORABOND® Industrial Tapes, ORACAL® Plotter Films, and ORAJET ® Digital Inkjet Print Media for the sign and display market.
ORAJET® Proprietary Technologies
Specially formulated air-egress technology that facilitates a quicker, easier bubble free application.
New advanced repositionable adhesive technology that enables a quick and easy application.
Very stable and won’t shrink!
Extreme Performance that won’t yellow or crack!
Most ORABOND® Tapes are UL and/or FDA-certified.
UL Approved Products: UL certified for UL 969 “Marketing and Labeling Systems” (USA) and CSA c22.2 NO. 0.15 “Adhesive Labels” (Canada)
ORAJET ® 3850 with ORAGUARD® 215SG. Typical application of ORABOND® 1375/1375S Transfer Tape.
ORAJET ® and ORACAL® Adhesive & Film Performance Characteristics
Adhesive Performance Characteristics
Removable Adhesive /// Short-to-medium-term
• Removes cleanly within 2 – 3 years of application from most properly prepared, smooth, sealed surfaces.
• Beyond 3+ years, removal properties may diminish and the adhesive may become more permanent.
Permanent Adhesive /// Medium-to-long-term
• Stronger anchoring power when applied to smooth, properly prepared, sealed surfaces.
• May not remove cleanly from the surface
High-tack Permanent Adhesive /// Permanent
• Extremely high-initial-tack and final bond when applied to hard-to-stick low energy plastics and powder coatings.
• May not remove cleanly from the surface
Learn more about ORABOND® adhesive, carrier, and liner properties
ORAJET ® Digital Medias are compatible with today’s Latex, Solvent, Eco-Solvent, and UV Curable inks. Exceptions are noted with an * throughout the guide.
Film Properties
Thicker
Flat surfaces only
When used incorrectly, material may tunnel, delaminate, or “shrink” from the application surface
Thin and flexible
Long-term applications
Premium film type
Perfect for both flat and heavily contoured, curved, recessed surfaces
Extremely durable
Eco-friendly film type
Self-healing properties
Will not yellow or crack
Best horizontal durability (hoods, roofs, trucks)
Most resistant to environmental contamination (fallout)
ORACAL® 8800. Typical application of ORABOND® 1328 Transfer Tape.
Image courtesy of Casanova Signs, Cypress, TX. Featuring ORACAL® 751. Typical Application of ORABOND® 1395TM Double-Sided Tape.
ORABOND® Adhesive Tapes
Transfer Tapes
Double-Sided Tapes
Foam Tapes
UHB (Ultra High-Bond) Tapes
ORABOND® 1325 Transfer Tape.
ORABOND® Transfer Tapes
1375 1375S (Sheet)
1377 1377S (Sheet)
/ -40℉ to
for the production of metal, polycarbonate, and other plastic fascias, nameplates and decals; used for lamination of membrane switch assemblies and other electronic component mounting in mobile telephones and for other applications that require an extremely high shear strength and temperature resistance; UL 969 listed
for the production of metal, polycarbonate and other plastic fascias, signs, nameplates and decals; used for lamination of membrane switch assemblies and other electronic component mounting in notebooks, mobile telephones and for other applications that require an extremely high shear strength and temperature resistance; UL 969 listed
for low energy surface lamination; for foams and materials that require an extremely high shear, adhesive strength and temperature resistance; excellent resistance to UV radiation, extreme temperatures, chemicals, solvents and humidity; UL 969 listed
the ideal bonding solution for low surface energy coatings and plastics; it offers a high initial adhesion, and works well also on rough structured or stamped surfaces; it is the product of choice when working with polypropylene sheets and filled polypropylene; UL 969 listed
ORABOND® 1397PP Double-Sided Tape.
ORABOND® Double-Sided Tapes
ORABOND® 1397PP
210 microns 8.25-mil
recommended for use where a permanent bond to the primary substrate is required, with a “post-note” low tack bond to the other substrate (open side permanent bonding); for window protection pads and removable splicing; easy and residueless removal from covered side
PVC extrusions, furniture trims, splicing for high temperature operations, splicing of difficult materials, intermediate thickness version of 1397PP Tesa 4967
sign making, digital graphics mounting, extrusion applications, lamination of automotive mirrors and white goods components; for rough surfaces
Tesa 4970
Lohmann 370
sign boards, general fixing, sail making tapes, electronic component mounting, special labels; thinner version of 1397 3M 9098
PVC extrusions, furniture trims, splicing for high temperature operations, splicing of difficult materials, lamination of automotive mirrors
PP version also for production of sails for sailboards
Nitto 5011
Lohmann 3720
high performance fixing, mounting of roller blinds, point of sale, foam lamination, splicing of difficult materials; for rough surfaces
3M 9088FL
Tesa 4965
Lohmann 376F/377F
for the secure attachment of truck and car mirrors in plastics housings; used as a self-adhesive medium for trims, covers and cable trunks and laminates to a variety of surfaces; for the fixing of covers and handles in the audio, household appliance industry as well as electrical industry
3M 9086
Tesa 4959
Lohmann 3702
3M 9087
Tesa 4970
3M 776 Tesa 4917
ORABOND® 1812TM Foam Tape.
ORABOND® Foam Tapes
ORABOND® Product
mounting of widow bars, signs, extrusion profiles and mirrors, for solar panel production; complies with FIRA requirements; UL 746C listed
certificate: mirror mounting according to TÜV/Rheinland/LGA guideline
point of sale, general fixing and mounting, e.g. cable trunking, displays, signs; for interior application
certificate: mirror mounting according to TÜV/Rheinland/LGA guideline
Alternative Product Information
3M 9539
Lohmann 918
furniture profiles, widow seals, window bars, displays; for even surfaces
general purpose fixing and high shear application, plastic hooks and hangers, mirror mounting; compiles with FIRA requirements, for rough surfaces
certificate: mirror mounting according to FIRA
3M 9546
Tesa 4952
Lohmann 5011
Scapa 5464
St. Gobain V1600
Lohmann 5021
Scapa 5469
St. Gobain V1600
3M 9536
Lohmann 5008
Scapa 5474
St. Gobain V1500
ORABOND® UHB (Ultra High-Bond) Tapes featuring clear, white, and grey adhesive.
ORABOND® UHB Tapes (Ultra High-Bond)
UHB04064G
Previously known as 3594 grey foamed acrylic, grey
UHB03064W
Previously known as 3595 white foamed acrylic, white
UHB03025T
Previously known as 3596 transparent foamed
UHB03050T
Previously known as 3597
UHB03080G
Previously known as 3598 grey foamed acrylic, grey
D1002
microns 20-mil
/ -40℉ to +90℃ / +194℉
D3330
800 microns 31-mil -40℃ / -40℉ to +100℃ / +212℉
high performance bonding and mounting; ideal for applications where thermal expansion differences are of concern ideally suited for structural and general bonding including automotive, solar, electronic, and the sign and display industry
UHB03100T
Previously known as 3599 transparent foamed acrylic, clear 1,000 microns 40-mil -40℃ / -40℉ to +90℃ / +194℉
UHB03110G
Previously known as 3600 grey foamed acrylic, grey 1,100 microns 44-mil
UHB03110W
Previously known as 3601 white foamed acrylic, white
UHB04200G
ASTM D1002
stainless steel
ASTM D3330
stainless steel
ASTM D1002
-40℃ / -40℉ to +100℃ / +212℉
high performance bonding and mounting; high shear holding power and temperature resistance; clear adhesive improves bondline aesthetics when joining transparent materials
high performance bonding and mounting; high shear holding power and temperature resistance ideally suited for structural and general bonding including body panels, emblems, illuminated displays, and signage
high performance bonding and mounting; high shear holding power and temperature resistance; elastomeric nature of the foamed adhesive makes it ideal for applications requiring conformability
high performance bonding and mounting; ideal for applications where thermal expansion differences are a concern; clear adhesive improves bondline aesthetics when joining transparent materials for mounting, bonding and sealing of illuminated displays, signage, and safety glass shower screens
Previously known as 3602 grey foamed acrylic, grey
2,000 microns 80-mil
UHB04150G
Previously known as 3603
stainless steel
ASTM D3330
stainless steel
ASTMD897 aluminium
high performance bonding and mounting; ideal for applications where thermal expansion differences are of concern ideally suited for structural and general bonding including body panels, emblems, illuminated displays, and signage
high performance bonding and mounting; high shear holding power and temperature resistance; ideal for applications where thermal expansion difference are of concern
Image courtesy of Sign Craft Industries, Indianapolis, IN. Featuring ORACAL® 8800. Typical application of ORABOND® 1812 Foam Tape.
ORACAL®
Illuminated Signage
Translucent Calendered
Translucent Premium Cast
Diffuser Premium Cast
Blockout Film
Image courtesy of Sign Craft, Indianapolis, IN. Featuring ORACAL® 8500. Typical application of ORABOND® UHB (Ultra High-Bond) 03110G (Grey).
Backlit Signage
ORACAL® Product
ORACAL® 8500
ORACAL® 8800
Translucent Cal outdoor or indoor medium-term up to 7 years 3-mil calendered flat clear, solvent-based, permanent
ORACAL® 8830
Translucent Premium Cast outdoor or indoor long-term up to 10 years 2-mil cast formed or flat
ORACAL® 8860
Diffuser Premium Cast
ORACAL® 8870
Blockout Film 4-mil cast
24”, 48”
Diffuser Premium Cast outdoor or indoor long-term up to 10 years 48”
15” (punched), 24”, 30”, 48” 60” x 50 yd, in select colors only
illuminated signage and graphics, storefront channel letters, sign faces, retail, television set, and tradeshow displays
high-quality illuminated rigid or flexible signage and graphics,channel letters, sign faces, thermoformed illuminated dimensional signage
150’ (50-yard) 30’ (10-yard)
helps to hide and smoothly diffuse or evenly spread the internal light source in illuminated signage, great alternative to back-spraying with paint
block unwanted light transmission in illuminated sign faces, effective light control film for precise illumination management
Image courtesy of Moto GFX, Beaverton, OR. Featuring ORAJET ® 3164. Typical application of ORABOND® 1397 Double-Sided Tape.
ORAJET ®
Outdoor Signage
Long-term
Medium-term
Short-term
Typical application of ORAJET ® 3551RA with ORAGAURD® 290 and ORABOND® UHB (Ultra High-Bond) 04200.
Long-term Outdoor Signage (7+ Years)
ORAJET ® Product
GOOD /// 3551
High Performance Calendered PVC with CommandForm® Technology with standard initial tack
GOOD /// 3551RA
High Performance Calendered PVC with RapidAir ® Technology with standard initial tack
BEST /// 3850
Translucent Calendered
BEST /// 3951
Professional Wrapping Film with CommandForm® Technology with standard initial tack
BEST /// 3951RA Premium Digital Printing Cast PVC with RapidAir ® Technology with
BEST /// 3951RA + ProSlide®
Premium Digital Printing Cast PVC Professional Wrapping Film with RapidAir ® + ProSlide® Technology with low initial tack
BEST /// 3971RA + ProSlide®
Premium Digital (Cast) Polyurethane (PU)
Wrapping Film with RapidAir
Technology with
Medium-term Outdoor Signage (5+ Years)
ORAJET ® Product
GOOD /// 3165
Intermediate Calendered PVC
GOOD /// 3165RA
Intermediate Calendered PVC with RapidAir ® Technology
BETTER /// 3169RA
Intermediate Removable Calendered PVC with RapidAir ® Technology
BETTER /// 3651
Intermediate Calendered
BETTER /// 3651RA
Intermediate Calendered PVC with RapidAir ® Technology
BETTER /// 3691
Intermediate Removable Calendered PVC
BEST /// 3551
High Performance Calendered PVC with CommandForm® Technology with standard initial tack
BEST /// 3551RA
High Performance Calendered PVC with RapidAir ® Technology with standard initial tack
Product (Reflective)
GOOD /// 5600
Fleet Engineering Grade Reflective Film*
BETTER /// 5650RA
Fleet Engineering Grade Reflective Film with RapidAir ® Technology with standard initial tack*
Short-term Outdoor Signage (4 Years or Less)
Removable Outdoor Signage
GOOD /// 3621
BETTER /// 3169RA
Permanent Outdoor Signage
GOOD /// 3640
GOOD /// 3641
GOOD /// 3164
GOOD /// 3164RA
GOOD /// 3164XRA
BETTER /// 3165
BETTER /// 3165RA
/// 3651
///
P.O.P. Signage, typical application of ORAJET ® 3651RA with ORAGUARD® 210. Interior FCO Letters, typical application of ORABOND® UHB (Ultra High-Bond) 03025T (Transparent).
Permanent Indoor Signage and Displays
ORAJET
GOOD /// 3640
GOOD /// 3641
GOOD /// 3164
GOOD /// 3164RA
Permanent Indoor Signage and Displays
ORAJET ® Product
GOOD /// 3740*
Economical PVC-Free Polypropylene (PP) (3-mil)
BETTER /// 3258
BETTER /// 3165
BETTER /// 3165RA
Intermediate Calendered PVC with RapidAir
Technology
BETTER /// 3930
(glow-in-the-dark)
/// 3651
BEST /// 3651RA Intermediate
BEST /// 3850
Image courtesy of The Kennickell Group, Savannah, GA.
ORAJET ® 3169RA with ORAGUARD® 210. Typical application of ORABOND® UHB (Ultra High-Bond) 04150G (Grey) / 04200 (Grey).
Removable Indoor Signage and Displays
ORAJET ® Product
GOOD /// 3268 Low-Tack Movable Wall Graphics
GOOD /// 3628
Low-Tack Wall and Window Graphics
GOOD /// 3720*
Economical
BETTER /// 3621 Soft Calendered
BETTER /// 3620 Transparent
BEST /// 3169RA
BEST /// 3691
Intermediate Removable Calendered
ORABOND® Roll Sizes + Rolls Per Case
Transfer Tapes
ORABOND® 1375/1375S
1377/1377S
Double-Sided Tapes
1397TM
1399TM
1395TM ORABOND® 1397PP
1331TM
ORABOND® 1391PP
ORABOND® 3331TG
ORABOND® Roll Sizes + Rolls Per Case continued
Foam Tapes
ORABOND® 1810
ORABOND® 1812TM
ORABOND® 1819/1819TM
ORABOND® 1831
UHB® Tapes
UHB04064G
Previously known as 3594
UHB03064W
Previously known as 3595
UHB03025T
Previously known as 3596
UHB03050T
Previously known as 3597
UHB03080G
Previously known as 3598
UHB03100T
Previously known as 3599
UHB03110G
Previously known as 3600
UHB03110W
Previously known as 3601
UHB04200G
Previously known as 3602
UHB04150G
Previously known as 3603
Product Index
ORABOND® 1325 4, 27
ORABOND® 1328 4, 27
ORABOND® 1331TM 6, 27
ORABOND® 1375 4, 27
ORABOND® 1375S 4, 27
ORABOND® 1377 4, 27
ORABOND® 1377S 4, 27
ORABOND® 1391PP 6, 27
ORABOND® 1392TM 6, 27
ORABOND® 1395TM 6, 27
ORABOND® 1397PP 6, 27
ORABOND® 1397TM 6, 27
ORABOND® 1399TM 6, 27
ORABOND® 1810 8, 28
ORABOND® 1812TM 8, 28
ORABOND® 1819 8, 28
ORABOND® 1819TM 8, 28
ORABOND® 1831 8, 28
ORABOND® 3331TG 6, 27
ORABOND® UHB 03025T 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 03050T 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 03064W 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 03080G 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 03100T 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 03110G 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 03110W 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 04064G 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 04150G 10, 28
ORABOND® UHB 04200G 10, 28
Expected Maximum Service Life in Years for Unprinted ORAFOL® Films
Vertical & Horizontal Exposure In Years. Visit orafol.com to review the intended product’s technical data sheet listed in this guide to determine its Climate Zone 1 expected outdoor durability.
Splice Free Guarantee
ORAFOL’s digital printing materials are manufactured in the industry’s most advanced computer-controlled facilities, assuring you of consistent, splice-free quality from roll-to-roll.
Storage and Handling
The self-adhesive products, ORACAL®, ORAJET ® , ORAGUARD®, ORABOND®, ORALITE®, and ORALUX® are supplied in rolls and should, at all times, be stored suspended or standing on end with provided roll blocks. NEVER store material lying on its side. Materials should be kept in a cool dry place. For optimal product performance, relative air humidity should be between 50% and 60% and temperature between 64°F and 72°F. Avoid storing material in direct sunlight, or near excessive heat (i.e. radiators). Please observe the shelf life instructions contained in the technical data sheet available for each film at www.orafol.com.
Instructions for Printing
Digitally printed materials should be handled with the utmost care. To prevent surface damage use lint-free gloves. Before printing, check the surface quality of the film to remove obvious film damage, dirt, grime, lint, etc. For best results, use the correct ICC profile based on your specific combination of media, ink, printer and RIP software. For FREE color profiles, visit the Support section of the ORAFOL Americas website.
Don’t forget to match the digital media with the recommended laminate.
Lamination
Lamination of inkjet prints is recommended to ensure longer lifespan at optimum quality (gloss, color, resistance to physical damage). ORAGUARD® laminate films enhance the desired appearance of the graphic (gloss, matte, semi-gloss). They also provide excellent protection against fading from exposure to UV rays. To avoid delamination, edge curling, and adhesive failure, allow solvent printed graphics to outgas for at least 24 hours at 70°F (48-72 hours), before trimming or applying a laminate.
ORALIFE™ Component System Warranty
Up to 8 Years of Protection for your Printed Graphics
The ORALIFE™ Component System (OCS) warranty from ORAFOL Americas includes specially matched media and laminates to fit almost any graphic application where a pressure-sensitive adhesive is needed. Combined with your approved wide-format inkjet printer and corresponding OEM ink sets, the OCS warranty can help you achieve an unrivaled level of performance and guaranteed reliability for your outdoor digital prints. For more information and enrollment forms, visit our website at www.orafol.com.
Product Technical Support
Our product experts are ready to help you. Call our knowledgeable Technical Support team for advice about product choice, color management, application techniques, care and maintenance and much, much more. For exceptional technical expertise call 888-672-2251.
ORAFOL products are German Engineered and proudly produced in the United States at our premier manufacturing facility in Ellabell, GA.
The facility is one of the most modern of its kind, in the Americas, and ensures both high quality product and rapid turn around time for delivery.
just outside of
Located
Savannah, GA ORAFOL Americas, Inc. distribution network spans the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
ORAFOL
Americas Headquarters
1100 Oracal Parkway | Black Creek, GA 31308
Phone | 912-851-5000 • Toll Free | 888-672-2251
ORAFOL Canada
2831 Bristol Circle | Oakville, Ontario L6H 6X5
Phone | 905-829-2828 • Toll Free | 888-727-3374
• www.orafol.com