Highlights
Materials designed for efficient, effective custom label assembly
Suitable for a range of printing methods including flexographic, dot matrix and thermal transfer
Top coated face stocks include polyester, vinyl and polyethylene for strength and conformability
Variety of liners include polycoated, clay coated and supercalendered kraft, clear polyester film
Versions are available with pre-applied 3M adhesive
3M Films & Liners Label Materials encompasses a full selection of facestocks, liners and secondary liners for custom assembly that meets specific labeling requirements. Topcoated film facestocks include polyester, acetate, polyolefin and semi-rigid vinyl, and some are available with pre-applied 3M adhesive. Kraft and film liners are available with or without release coating on one or two sides.
Excellent for Custom Label Design
A premium selection of facestocks and liners, our 3M Films & Liners Label Materials are engineered to meet the most specific requirements in challenging label applications. Topcoated facestocks are available in acetate, polyester, vinyl, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyolefin and semi-rigid vinyl and nonwoven material for just the right blend of tensile strength and conformability. Polyester film liners are available with silicone release coating on one or two sides to resist wrinkling and edge curling, and a range of kraft liners includes polycoated, clay coated and supercalendered for processing such as high-speed die cutting and matrix stripping.
Recommended Applications
- Graphics inspection of backlit panels
- Wide web lamination
- Overlaminates with 3M Printable Tapes
- Chart tape applications
- Domed decal molding
- Identification labels for automotive, electronics and other durable goods
- Asset labels and rating plates requiring unique adhesives for specific performance requirements
- Sub-surface graphics printing
- High-temperature applications
3M Films & Liners Label Materials are suitable for flexographic or screen print processes as well as thermal transfer, digital print, inkjet, laser and dot matrix printing methods.
About 3M Adhesives and 3M Films and Liners
Several 3M Films & Liners Label Materials are available with 3M adhesives pre-applied for effectiveness and cost efficiency in specific applications. Adhesives include:
- 3M High Temperature Acrylic Adhesive 100 is designed for exceptional shear values at elevated temperatures, and can withstand exposure to 450°F (232°C) for short periods.
- 3M High Performance Permanent Tackified Acrylic Adhesive P1480 is formulated for acid resistance and adhesion to polyolefins, and meets the demanding requirements of most battery label specifications.
- 3M Adhesive 400 is a medium-firm pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive system which delivers a consistently strong bond across a range of dissimilar materials including metals, glass, wood, papers, paints, and many plastics.
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3M is the premier durable label solution provider globally in the Industry today. 3M materials and services will enable you and your customers to present the best images, products, and quality as we solve marketplace solutions from design to production. We do this by partnering with industry leaders to deliver the best possible technology for innovative solutions regardless of your print method, substrates, and ink systems.