Quality Plastic Film and Plastic Sheets
Can LaserPro™ laser cuttable film products be recycled? No, not in the traditional sense. The proprietary coating on this film is a contaminant that will fowl up the recycling process.
Does LaserPro™ laser cuttable film resist tearing? Yes, it does because it’s made from polyester film. However, attempting to tear it could cause damage to its functional coatings.
Is LaserPro™ laser-cuttable film biodegradable? No, it is not. The only biodegradable film product we offer is acetate film and sheets.
Does LaserPro™ laser cuttable film have good insulation properties? Sort of. LaserPro is made from polyester film, which has great insulation properties. However, its functional coatings are not meant for exposure to elevated or reduced temperatures. Therefore we can not recommend this material for any sort of insulation application.
Does LaserPro™ laser cuttable films have good electrical properties? Yes, sort of, because it’s made out of Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film. However, its surface coatings are not meant for direct electrical exposure, and we don’t have any testing data on this product under those conditions. For electrical applications, we recommend our Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film products. Please … Read more
Are Laserpro™ film and sheet products approved for direct skin contact? Although LaserPro is perfectly safe for direct and indi-rect skin contact, it is not certified as such.
Is LaserPro™ approved for direct food contact? No. Grafix stocks other types of film products that are, including acetate, specific brands and grades of polyester film, HDPE and polypropylene. Other types food-safe films are available as a custom order; larger production minimums may apply.
Is LaserPro™ stencil film suitable for outdoor use? No. If exposed to ul-traviolet light or moisture, LaserPro will become brittle and loose it’s properties If you need to put this material outside, it must be contained in something else that will keep it from being exposed to UV and moisture.
What is the heat resistance of LaserPro™ laser cuttable films? LaserPro films will begin to soften at about 150C/300F. When this films soften, it begin to lose its orientation; get wavy and begin to shrink. So if your film will only be exposed to a heat environment below 150C/300F, LaserPro is a good choice.
Is LaserPro™ considered an archival film? Nope. Even though it’s made of polyester film, it’s laser cuttable release coatings on the surface are not made to be of archival quality. If you’re looking for a good all-around archival grade film, try our Archival Duralar™ product line which meets the Library of Congress’ specifications for archival … Read more
