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If you require a high-quality film adhesive to serve your commercial film application needs, consider using vinyl pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) film. This material has many structural benefits and unique characteristics, including high durability, versatility, and cost efficiency, that make it an excellent resource for many industries.


You can find robust and dependable printable PSA vinyl film to serve your application needs at Magnum Tapes & Films®. As the adhesive tape and film division of Magnum Manufacturing™, we serve as leaders in our industry, leveraging many decades of expertise to develop top-of-the-line products companies can trust.

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What Is Vinyl PSA Film?

Vinyl film is a thin, thermoplastic material with a flexible PVC face stock layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive coating on the back. A release liner on the other side of the adhesive prevents it from sticking to itself while allowing easy removal. Vinyl adhesive films are typically in rigid and flexible configurations and come in various finishes.


Types of Vinyl Film

There are two primary types of vinyl adhesive film: cast and calendered vinyl. The main difference between these two materials is in their manufacturing processes.


Cast Vinyl
Cast vinyl is made through casting, a process where the material starts as a thick, viscous plastic mixture, which is then mixed with plasticizers, dyes, and PVC to create a homogenous blend. Next, the mixture is poured onto a casting sheet, where it is processed through ovens to make sheets or rolls. This option is often thinner than calendered vinyl and is frequently used to wrap vehicles.


Calendered Vinyl
Manufacturers begin production by mixing raw materials, kneading them, and pushing them out through an extruder in sheets. Then, a series of heated steel rollers press and roll the vinyl sheets—a process called calendering. Calendered vinyl is the more common of the two films. This type of vinyl is ideal for graphics applications.


Our Printable PSA Vinyl

Magnum Tapes & Films offers printable vinyl on various liners suited for multiple printing technologies. Our PSA vinyl films are designed to accept a variety of solvent-based inkjet, eco-solvent, and UV inks common to wide-format digital printing systems and screen-printing ink. As a result, the medium is ideal for indoor or outdoor signage, decals, nameplates, die-cut lettering, and point-of-purchase displays.

We offer the vinyl film in both matte white and gloss white finishes. Our matte printable PSA paper projects a more muted look and doesn't glare or smudge. Our gloss printable PSA paper option gives a shiny, more polished look. You can also choose from our 3-, 3.5-, and 6-millimeter film sizes.


Typical configurations include, but are not limited to:

Printable PSA Vinyl

Product Film Adhesive Liner* Attributes
L-3500

PDF

3.5 mil
Matte White Vinyl
1.0 mil
800 Series Permanent Low VOC Acrylic
90# layflat Printable with solvent, eco-solvent, and UV inkjet; screen printing ink systems.
L-3503

PDF

3.0 mil
Gloss White
Vinyl
1.0 mil
800 Series
Permanent Low VOC Acrylic
90# layflat Printable with solvent, eco-solvent, and UV inkjet common to wide format digital printing systems.
L-3505

PDF

6.0 mil
Gloss White
Vinyl
1.0 mil
800 Series
Permanent Low VOC Acrylic
90# layflat Printable with solvent, eco-solvent, and UV inkjet common to wide format digital printing systems.
L-3506

PDF

6.0 mil
Matte White
Vinyl
1.0 mil
800 Series
Permanent Low VOC Acrylic
90# layflat Printable with solvent, eco-solvent, and UV inkjet common to wide format digital printing systems.
   *Most common liner is listed; additional liner options are available.

 

Commercial Film Applications for PSA Vinyl

Because vinyl film is a highly versatile material, it is used across a wide range of industries, including the medical, automotive, advertising, marine, pharmaceutical, hospitality, electrical, and industrial fields. 


These adhesive film rolls are suitable for many applications, including:

  • Packaging
  • Signage
  • Decals
  • Graphics
  • Point-of-purchase displays
  • Nameplates
  • Car wraps
  • Medical bags
  • Marine upholstery
  • Die-cut letters
  • Stickers
  • Banners
  • Flooring
  • Wall decorations
  • Window covers

 

Benefits of Vinyl PSA Film

Printable PSA vinyl has many unique characteristics that make it so widely used. This material also has several advantages compared to other thermoplastic films. These helpful elements include:


Durability
Vinyl is a highly durable film that withstands many rough external factors, including abrasion, impact, shock, and rupturing. This robust material also resists harsh substances like corrosive chemicals, alkalis, oils, acids, and bacteria.

PVC film holds out against various environmental conditions. It resists sunlight and fire and serves as an effective barrier for repelling moisture and other vapors.


Longevity
Vinyl's resistance to aging also contributes to its longevity. Because the vinyl film is so rugged and robust, it has an exceptionally long shelf life. Its quality does not degrade over time, meaning you can use your adhesive-backed film products for many years after you purchase them without noticing a change in condition.


Versatility
PVC's physical properties accommodate diverse applications across various commercial industries. You can stick this adhesive film to any surface, including wood, marble, aluminum, glass, and plastic.


Vinyl film is also highly flexible, easily manipulated into various shapes, and can contour to a wide array of curved surfaces.


Affordability
Another reason PSA vinyl film is so highly sought-after is its affordability. PVC is inexpensive to manufacture, making it a more cost-effective option than other adhesive films. Its low cost enables you to stay within budget while ensuring high product quality, allowing your business to meet its bottom line better.


Safety
PVC has been thoroughly tested for environmental effects, ensuring it is non-toxic to humans and the environment. The vinyl film meets many health and safety standards established by U.S. regulatory bodies, such as the Food and Drug Administration, the National Sanitation Foundation, International Safety Systems, Inc., and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. That means you can trust that vinyl is safe for adhesive-backed film products.


Visual Appeal
Adhesive vinyl film is an eye-catching material that projects a sleek and professional look in commercial applications like printing, advertising, and packaging. You can purchase printable PSA vinyl in matte or gloss finishes to suit your visual preferences.

 

Why Choose Magnum for Printable PSA Film Products?

At Magnum Tapes & Films, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with reliable, high-quality adhesive tapes and films while delivering exceptional customer service. Magnum promises top quality, value, delivery, and service in everything we do. We maintain a positive company culture that values a hard work ethic, continuous improvement, and meticulous quality control. As a result, we can deliver industry-leading products that meet our customers' needs.


Our parent company, Magnum Magnetics®, was established in 1991, so we have over 30 years of industry expertise. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility allows us to produce high-quality adhesive tape and film products while being responsive and flexible for our customers.

 

Invest in Dependable Vinyl Film Products at Magnum Tapes & Films® Today

If you're looking for vinyl PSA film to serve your commercial application needs, look no further than Magnum Tapes & Films. We proudly uphold our reputation as state-of-the-art manufacturers of high-quality adhesive tape and film products for industrial and commercial use.


When you purchase products from us, you can expect customer-oriented solutions paired with peak customer service you can't get anywhere else.

Please send us a message to get in touch with one of our expert sales representatives today!

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