FLX069117

DrumCal™ 41743 3.5 MIL MATTE TOPCOAT FLEX WHITE VINYL PERM ADH 77 LB ROLL TO SHEET BS 5609

Features & Benefits

  • 3.5 mil flexible white vinyl provides excellent chemical resistance for drum labeling applications
  • The internal strength of the film facilitates removal during reconditioning
  • Printable via resin and wax/resin thermal transfer; UV & solvent screen; UV, solvent & water flexo; laser (toner); and narrow-format UV inkjet
  • Unique matte topcoat allows for greater than four times as many die revolutions before retooling compared with competing label materials
  • Matte filled topcoat allows for successful printing with a wider range of wax/resin ribbons
  • Topcoat provides excellent resistance to chemicals, moisture, smudging and scratching
  • Adhesive system is designed to bond well to painted steel, fiber and plastic drums
  • Product can be applied at low temperatures
  • High peel, high shear adhesive resists cold flow and oozing, gaining efficiencies in diecutting and dispensing
  • Release liner is ideal for cut sheet, fanfold and roll-to-sheet converting
  • Fanfoldable 77 lb. layflat roll-to-sheet liner feeds well through most sheet-fed, continuous laser and thermal transfer printers
  • BS 5609 compliant
  • 2 year outdoor durability

Product Applications

  • Better - Industrial Products - Petroleum / Chemical Drum - Compliance Label

Contact: +1 508 885 8200

Technical Data

Physical Properties

ValueThickness (Mils[microns])
MTC & Film3.5 (89) +/- 10%
Adhesive 1.0-1.1 (25-28) +/- 0.1 (3)
Liner5.6 (142) +/- 10%

Test Method: ASTM D 3652 (Modified for use with non-tape products)

ValueDimensional Stability (%)
MD0.75
TD0.75

Test Method: Applied Shrinkage: 24 hour dwell time on aluminum panel then 24 hours at 160°F (71°C)

Adhesion Properties

Ultimate Peel fromAverage Oz/In(N/m)
ABS68(748)
Acrylic81(891)
Acrylic Powder Paint67(737)
Aluminum75(825)
Epoxy Powder Paint80(880)
Fiberglass50(550)
HDPE44(484)
Metal - Painted65(715)
Plastic Drum26(286)
Plexiglass81(891)
Polyester66(726)
Polyester Powder Paint35(385)
Polypropylene22(242)
Polyurethane Powder Paint72(792)
Stainless Steel77(847)
Styrene69(759)

Test Method: ASTM D 903 (Modified for 72 hour dwell time)

Expected Shear

PropertyValueTest Method
Expected Shear Room Temp (hours): 8ASTM D 3654 Method A
a. 1 hr. dwell
b. 1 sq. in. surface
c. 4 lb. load
Tack (gm/sq cm)610ASTM D 2979
Expected Exterior LifeFilm: Two Years; Matte Coating: Discolors under sunlight.
Service Temperature Range-40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C)
Minimum Application Temperature10°F (-12°C)
Storage StabilityTwo years stored at 70°F (21°C) and 50% RH

Product Details

Title Description
Adhesive Permanent
Product Agency British Standard - Drum Label
Color Family White
Converting Roll to Sheet
Double Face 0
Film Family Vinyl
Master Web Width 54.000
Other Available Widths N/A
Print Technology Cut Sheet Laser,UV Screen,UV Offset,Solvent Flexo,Solvent Screen,UV Flexo,Thermal Transfer
Quilon 0
Remoist 0
Surface Type N/A
Surface Treatment N/A
Surface Texture Smooth
Surface Profile N/A

Pricing Overview

MSI Pricing

Roll Pricing

SQF Pricing

Quick Ship

Stock Code Type Sheets In Box Trimmed Width Length Core Size MA NE CA Canada
DR41743 R N/A N 54 1 6 X X - -

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Product Performance and Suitability

Descriptive information, performance data, and recommendations for Flexcon products are guides and not specifications. Providing this information is to assist you and does not constitute a warranty of any kind by Flexcon.

Purchasers must independently determine the material’s suitability for their intended use. No distributor, salesman, or representative of Flexcon is authorized to provide any warranty or guarantee beyond what is stated. FLEXCON MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE.

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