OptiGrafix™ Light Diffuser Films are one- or two-side diffuser film products designed to break up and distribute light evenly.
They can be used for a variety of different lighting applications like electronic displays and signs, LED-based lighting systems, fluorescent-based lighting systems, and printed signage.
Features
- Thin polymer film construction
- Uniform surface properties (matte or gloss)
- Available in a several grades
- Flexible & bendable
- Specific grades compatible with polarized light
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Commercially available
- Economical
Diffuser Film Attributes
| DFPM | DFPMHT | DFMM | DFIM | LBMT | LBOM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Static | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Rugged PET Base | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | LB Grade | LB Grade |
| Commercially Available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Roll Stock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet Stock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Low Birefringence | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Max Width Custom | 60″ / 1525mm | 60″ / 1525mm | 60″ / 1525mm | 60″ / 1525mm | ||
| Max Width (Stock) | 42″ / 1067mm | 42″ / 1067mm | 42″ / 1067mm | 50″ / 1270mm | 50″ / 1270mm |
Grades
| Grades: | DFPM | DFPMHT | DFMM | DFIM | LBMT | LBOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Finish | 1/Side Matte | 1/Side Matte | 2/Side Matte | 2/Side Matte | 1/Side Matte | 1/Side Matte |
| Color | Clear / White | Clear / White | Clear / White | Clear / White | Clear | White |
| Gloss (gu) S1/S2 | 4/52 | 9/50 | 4/4 | 40/40 | 14/93 | 7/82 |
| Transmission | 85% | 89% | 75% | 67% | 92% | 55% |
| Haze | 90% | 85% | 90% | 90% | 68% | 95% |
| Min. Stock Thickness | .003" / 75um | .003" / 75um | .003" / 75um | .002" / 50um | .003" / 75um | .005" / 125um |
| Max. Stock Thickness | .007" / 175um | .007" / 175um | .007" / 175um | .005" / 125um | .004" / 100um | .005" / 125um |
| Custom Thickness | up to.010" / 200um | up to.010" / 200um | up to.010" / 200um | n/a | .005" - .020" | .005" - .020" |
DFPM Grade Diffusers are translucent, 1/side matte, 1/side luster film that can be used under a variety of lighting conditions. The luster surface provides a bit of specular back reflection. This grade is made from a rugged PET base film, and is available in a variety of thicknesses and sizes.
DFPMHT Grade Diffusers are a slightly higher-transmission version of DFPM Grade Diffuser Film, a is a 1/side matte, 1/side gloss film that can be used under a variety of lighting conditions. The gloss surface provides a specular back reflection. This grade is made from a rugged PET base film, and is available mostly in .003″ and .004″. Other thicknesses are custom.
DFMM Grade Diffusers are translucent, 2/side matte film that can be used under a variety of lighting conditions except polarized light. Two layers of matted finish provide maximum diffusion. Made from a rugged PET base film, DFMM is available in a variety of thicknesses and sizes.
DFIM Grade Diffusers are translucent, internal matte film that can be used under a variety of lighting conditions except polarized light. 2/side luster, internal matted finish provides maximum diffusion at an economical price point. This grade is made from a rugged PET base film, and is available in a variety of thicknesses and sizes.
LBMT Grade Light Diffuser Film is a 1/side matte, 1/side gloss clear film. Its low, uniform birefringent properties make it ideal for diffusing polarized light. This is a lighter diffusion product with maximum transmission – more aggressive than anti-glare film, but not as hazy as our other products. And it can also be thermoformed!
LBOM Grade Light Diffuser Film is a 1/side matte, 1/side gloss clear film. This ultra-bright white film can be printed with solvent and UV inkjet, as well as conventional printing methods, for use in back-lit signage. Its bright white opalescent quality really makes colors pop! It is also a very aggressive diffuser. And it can be thermoformed!
Stock
Raw material stock:
| Grades: | DFPM | DFPMHT | DFMM | DFIM | LBMT | LBOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |
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| Min. Stock Thickness | .003″ / 75um | .003″ / 75um | .003″ / 75um | .002″ / 50um | .003″ / 75um | .005″ / 125um |
| Max. Stock Thickness | .007″ / 175um | .004″ / 100um | .007″ / 175um | .005″ / 125um | .004″ / 100um | .005″ / 125um |
| Custom Thickness | .010″ / 200um | .005″ / 125um | .010″ / 200um | .005″ – .020″ | ||
| Finish | 1/Side Matte | 1/Side Matte | 2/Side Matte | 2/Side Matte | 1/Side Matte | 1/Side Matte |
| Color | Clear / White | Clear / White | Clear / White | Clear / White | Clear | White |
| Max Width Custom | 60″/1525mm | 60″/1525mm | 60″/1525mm | 60″/1525mm | ||
| Stock Roll Width | 36″, 42″/ 916, 1067mm | 36″, 42″/ 916, 1067mm | 36″, 42″/ 916, 1067mm | 50″/1270 | 52″/1270 |
Custom widths are available on a custom order basis – minimum quantities will apply.
Finished goods stock:
Sheets
| Size: | 8.5 x 11″ | 11 x 17″ | 12 x 18″ | 17 x 22″ | 18 x 24″ | 20 x 25″ | 20 x 50″ | 22 x 34″ | 24 x 36″ | 25 x 40″ | 30 x 40″ | 30 x 42″ |
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| .004″/100um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| .005″/125um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| .007″/175um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
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| .003″/75um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| .004″/100um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| .005″/125um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| .007″/175um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||
| LBMT | .003″/750um | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| .005″/100um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
Rolls
Grade | 25″ x 12′ | 25″ x 25′ | 25″ x 50′ | 25″ x 100′ | 36″ x 10yds | 36″ x 20yds | 36″ x 50yds | 42″ x 10yds | 42″ x 20yds | 42″ x 50yds | 50″ x 12′ | 50″ x 25′ | 50″ x 50′ | 50″ x 100′ |
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| DFPM | |||||||||||||||
| .003″/75um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| .004″/100um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| .005″/125um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| .007″/175um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| DFMM | |||||||||||||||
| .003″/75um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| .004″/100um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| .005″/125um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| .007″/175um | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||||
| LBMT | .003″/750um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||
| .005″/100um | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |||||||
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Specs
Typical Properties based on .003″ of DFPM, DFMM and LBMT, Other thicknesses can vary.
| Film Type: | DFPM-DFMM | LBMT-LBOM | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Value | Units | Test Method | ||||
| Physical Properties | |||||||
| Tensile Strength (MD) | 28000 | 14400 | psi | ASTM D 882 | |||
| Tensile Strength (TD) | 34000 | 14400 | psi | ASTM D 882 | |||
| Strength Elongation MD | 15000 | 34.394625 | psi | ASTM D 882 | |||
| Strength F-5 TD | 14000 | psi | ASTM D 882 | ||||
| Modulus MD | 710000 | 360000 | psi | ASTM D 882 | |||
| Modulus TD | 740000 | 360000 | psi | ASTM D 882 | |||
| Elongation MD | 115 | 0.45 | % | ASTM D 882 | |||
| Elongation TD | 92 | 0.25 | % | ASTM D 882 | |||
| Electrical Properties | |||||||
| Dielectric Strength | |||||||
| AC, 20°C, .00092″ | 7000 | 15000 | volts/mil | ASTM D 149-64 | |||
| Dielectric Constant | |||||||
| 25°C, 1 kHz | 3.2 | n/a | ASTM D150-81 | ||||
| Dissipation Factor | |||||||
| 25°C, 1 kHz | 0.005 | n/a | ASTM D150-65 | ||||
| Volume Resistivity 25°C | 1.0E+19 | 5.1E-13 | ohm-cm | ASTM D257-78 | |||
| Corona Threshold | 425 | n/a | V-AC | ASTM D2275-80 | |||
| Thermal Properties | |||||||
| Melt Point | 200 | 120 | °C | ||||
| Service Temperature Range | -70-150 | -70-110 | C | ||||
| Dimensional Stability | |||||||
| at 105° MD | 0.6 | 1.15 | % | Measured Shrinkage | |||
| at 105° TD | 0.9 | 1.15 | % | Measured Shrinkage | |||
| at 150° MD | 1.8 | n/a | % | Measured Shrinkage | |||
| at 150° TD | 1.1 | n/a | % | Measured Shrinkage | |||
| Chemical Properties | |||||||
| Resistance by Class | |||||||
| Acids | Good | Good | |||||
| Bases | Good | Fair | |||||
| Solvents | Excellent | Poor | Polar Solvents only | ||||
| Detergents | Excellent | Good | |||||
| Oils | Good | Good | |||||
| Permiability | |||||||
| Water Vapor | 0.1 | 22 | g/100 in2/24hr. | ASTM E-96 | |||
| Carbon Dioxide | 16 | n/a | g/100 in2/24hr. | ASTM D1434-58 | |||
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Safety
- DEHP, DBP and BBP free. Contact us for more details
- RoHS Compliant. Contact us for more details
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