Hexis new adhesive technology for vinyl film

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Mar 28, 2006

Hexis S.A.announce the launch of a completely new adhesive technology: Hexpress

After an extensive research period, Hexis is introducing a series of vinyl films for solvent inkjet printing with a newly developed liner and adhesive compound that make the product repositionable during application and allowing convenient elimination of air bubbles.

Thus wet application is no longer required and the risks associated with wrinkles and entrapped air are avoided.

Consequently, the term "High Performance" is no longer limited to the vinyl only, but encompasses the complete product: liner, adhesive, vinyl film and the coating process.

The main characteristics of the new technology are: - Features: Structured high performance adhesive, embossed liner, plasticized polymeric vinyl - Advantages: Repositionable during application, fast and risk free transfer, improved conformability - Benefits: Cost saving through more efficient application of long-term durability products, overall improved printing performance.

The technology will progressively be extended to all major product ranges.

The following products are available from April 2006: HX200WG1High Performance Vinyl with structured grey permanent adhesive liner compound for solvent printers HX201WG1High Performance Vinyl with structured clear permanent adhesive liner compound for solvent printers The standard roll sizes are 45m, 100m or 200m long and 1370mm (54in) or 1600mm (63in) wide.

Technical data sheets are available on request from Hexis S.A.

Currently the technology is not for sale in the USA, Canada and Mexico.