Inkjet Printable Film features antimicrobial properties.February 9, 2007 -
Providing textured surface, SIGMAGraF UVjet AM features Microban® antimicrobial protection, which inhibits growth of odor and stain causing bacteria on product surface and lasts for working life of film. UV-cured hardcoat surface is chemically bonded onto dimensionally stable, polyester base layer, while reverse side is primed for use with all UV-cured digital inks. Anti-slip hardcoat is scratch- and abrasion-resistant, and can be cleaned with conventional detergents and solvents.
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Original Press release
MacDermid Autotype, Inc
2050 Hammond Dr.
Schaumburg, IL, 60173
USA
MacDermid Autotype Adds New Version of Printable Film
Antimicrobial Properties Make it Ideal for Medical, Foodservice, Hospitality Industry Uses
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, February 6, 2007 - MacDermid Autotype has introduced a new version of its SIGMAGraF inkjet printable film that combines Microban® antimicrobial product protection with a tough textured surface. Microban protection inhibits the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria on the product surface. New SIGMAGraF UVjet AM is ideal for graphics on walls, doors, floors and other surfaces in hospitals, medical centers, restaurants, clubs, cruise ships and high traffic areas, according to Neil Bolding, MacDermid Autotype business support manager.
"Microban® product protection is embedded evenly within the product's hardcoat structure, so that its antimicrobial properties last for the working life of the film," he explained. "This enables it to be used in areas requiring protection from some of the most commonly occurring odor and stain causing bacteria. Its scratch- and abrasion-resistant, anti-slip hardcoat can be cleaned with conventional detergents and solvents."
SIGMAGraF UVjet AM's stable ink primer layer produces excellent color rendition and image resolution. Its UV-cured, hardcoat surface is chemically bonded onto a high quality, dimensionally stable, polyester base layer, while its reverse side is primed for use with all UV-cured digital inks. It is designed to maintain high levels of ink adhesion without cracking or pulling apart, even if the surface is bent or used in high heat or humidity settings.
SIGMAGraF UVjet AM can be laminated to a variety of substrates, including MacDermid Autotype's Backstop white opaque backing films for graphic displays and pop-ups; semi-permanent adhesives for floor graphics; or permanent adhesives for signs or decorative surfaces.
About MacDermid Autotype
MacDermid Autotype is the leading global innovator, designer, developer and manufacturer of specialized coating technology for films used in applications, including: touch and vision systems, membrane switches, Film Insert Molding (FIM) products for the automotive, telecommunications and domestic appliances sector. Utilizing precision coating technology, MacDermid Autotype transforms and enhances the performance of films for many high technology and demanding applications.
In recent years MacDermid Autotype has brought screen printing to new levels of control and repeatability, reinforcing benefits for new applications such as flexible circuit printing, DVD and industrial glass printing. Most recently, it launched hard coated films with antimicrobial protection for cleaner critical surface applications, and diffuser and anti-reflection films for use in flat panel displays.
The company is part of Denver, Colorado-based MacDermid Inc., a leading supplier of offset blanket, flexo plates and Colorspan ink jet printers and supplies.
For more information, visit www.macdermidautotype.com, email pressrelations@macdermidautotype.com, call 847-303-5900, or write to Neil Bolding, MacDermid Autotype Inc., 2050 Hammond Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173.
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