Plastic profiles
Window, door and curtain-wall profiles in uPVC and PMMA, protected through extrusion, fabrication, transport and installation.
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Low to medium tack protection film for plastic profiles and sheets used in windows, signage, cladding and interiors.
Quick answer
What tape protects uPVC profiles and polycarbonate sheets?
Plastics are protected with a natural rubber based, low to medium tack surface protection film made from co-extruded UV-treated LDPE. Tuftape supplies it in white and black/white film, 35 to 150 microns, with up to 4-colour logo printing and 6 to 12 months of durability.
- Adhesive
- Natural rubber, acrylic solvent
- Tack
- Low to medium
- Film
- White; black/white
- Durability
- 6–12 months
Thermoplastics and polymers increasingly replace metal and glass in construction and industry. They mould and fuse easily, form seamless shapes and offer good mechanical and insulation performance, while staying lightweight and affordable.
uPVC and PMMA profiles often replace aluminium in window, door and curtain wall frames. Polycarbonate, acrylic (PMMA) and rigid PVC sheets are used in outdoor signs, automotive parts, architectural cladding and interior decorative panels. All of them scratch, so they ship with a protective film.
For metal equivalents, see coated and uncoated metals.
Applications
Polycarbonate and acrylic sheets
Polycarbonate, acrylic and rigid PVC sheets for signage, cladding, facades and decorative panels, kept scratch-free until installed.
Enquire about this productSpecial features
- Co-extruded LDPE film with high UV resistance
- Low, medium and high tack backing options
- Natural rubber and acrylic solvent adhesives that peel easily
- Suited to roll-forming, bending and cutting
- Easy unwinding and clean removal without staining
- Wide colour range for printed logos, up to 4 colours
- Designed for laser cutting
- Economical and practical in most conditions
- Long outdoor ageing life
Technical specification
Typical values. Custom sizes, colours and adhesives available on request.
| Film | Co-extruded, UV-treated LDPE |
|---|---|
| Available in | White; black/white film |
| Thickness | 35 to 150 microns, depending on need |
| Colours | Black/white, black/black, clear transparent, blue transparent |
| Width | 25 mm to 1320 mm |
| Length | 50 m to 1500 m |
| Maximum roll diameter | 280 mm |
| Core thickness | 6 mm and 10 mm |
| Core diameter | 76 mm |
| Adhesive | Natural rubber, acrylic solvent |
| Printability | Up to 4-colour logos, Pantone-based |
| Shelf life | 6 months at room temperature, dry and clean, in original packaging |
| Durability | 6 to 12 months, depending on application |
Quick answers
Plastics: common questions
Which tack level is right for plastic?+
Plastics normally take a low to medium tack natural rubber adhesive so the film stays put during processing and peels off cleanly. High tack grades are available on request.
Can the film be printed with our brand?+
Yes, up to 4 colours based on Pantone guides.
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