Polyonics has introduced new black and
TrueWhite laser markable label materials (LML), tested to the GMW 14573 and GM
6121M performance requirements for automotive under-the-hood label
applications. These unique materials can be easily ablated by a wide variety of
low power lasers, provide flexible, high temperature alternatives to polyester
and acrylic LMLs and are more durable than traditional thermal transfer printed
label materials.
Polyonics new family of laser markable label
materials represents the next generation label technology for high temperature
and harsh environment automotive ID and tracking applications. The LML
materials are available in black (XF-670) and TrueWhite (XF-671 and XF-672)
versions. They include high temperature polyimide films, durable cross linked
polymer coatings, low surface energy (LSE) pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA)
and liners for ease of handling and die cutting. The LML materials can be
easily ablated by most low power CO2, YAG, fiber diode, UV and Vanadate lasers
with the aggressive PSAs adhering to a wide variety of surfaces including
metals, plastics, ceramics and resins.
High Temperature Alternative to Polyester
and Acrylic LML Materials
The Polyonics polyimide LML products provide
a higher temperature and more flexible alternative to the polyester (PET) and
acrylic LML products currently used in automotive LML applications today.
Polyimide is the number one choice for label applications involving exposure to
high temperatures and harsh chemicals allowing the Polyonics LML products to
provide a higher degree of dimensional stability and have greater resistances
to harsh chemicals than polyester (PET) and acrylic LML materials. In addition,
the Polyonics LML materials do not exhibit the same brittleness associated with
acrylic LML materials.
Superior to Thermal Transfer Printed Labels
The weak link in traditional thermal
transfer printed labels (TTP) tends to be the ink. This is particularly true in
automotive under-the-hood applications due to the high temperatures, harsh
chemicals and high levels of abrasion. The Polyonics LML products have been
tested to the GMW 14573 and GM 6121M label performance requirements. The
results of this rigorous testing show the LML materials provide high
temperature, chemical and abrasion resistances as well as superior
weatherability when compared to thermal transfer label materials.
LML Features and Benefits
- Flexible, high temperature alternate to PET and acrylic LMLs for harsh environments
- No overlaminates required due to enhanced abrasion resistance versus TTP labels
- Increased long term durability compared to TTP label materials for harsh applications
- Easily ablated by low power CO2, YAG, UV, Vanadate and fiber diode lasers
- Produces high definition 2D and linear bar code images and alpha-numeric characters
- Black (XF-670) and TrueWhite (XF-671 and XF-672) LML options available
- Low surface energy PSAs with liners for ease of handling and die cutting
- Tested to the GMW 14573 and GM 6121M under-the-hood automotive label performance requirements
- Rework and/or re-positioning of laser marked images
- XF-670 offers antistatic (10^4 to 10^9 Ohms) feature and low peel voltage (<100v)
- Halogen free, REACH and RoHS compliant
Polyonics manufactures high performance
polymeric materials for harsh environments. These include printable and laser
markable label materials, single and double coated engineered tapes and
flexible substrates with highly reflective and printable top coats. Polyonics
materials are used by OEMS and specialty die-cut converters worldwide. The
ultra-thin polyimide, polyester and aluminum materials are designed expressly
for high temperatures and harsh environments plus provide flame retardant and static
dissipative performances for electronics, automobile, aerospace and medical
components.
