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Tek Tip - Pencil Hardness Test

February 2014
Although, pencil hardness measurements have been used by the film industry for many years to determine the scratch hardness of a particular coated film, how the test is done and the values that result from the test are often confusing or misunderstood. This technical tip will help you understand exactly what to look for with pencil hardness testing procedures so you confidently know how a film will perform.
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Tekra News Volume 4 No. 4

February 2014
Highlights In This Issue of Tekra News: "Reduce Glare, Improve Clarity with Marnot AG 100 Polyester", "3M™ X-Series Industrial Attachment Tapes", and "Arlon Print Media Films Available through Tekra".
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Tek Tip - Cast vs. Calendered Vinyl

January 2014
Explore the differences between manufacturing methods involved in the production of cast vs. calendered vinyl films in this technical tip. Determine which vinyl is best suited for your application needs and budget.
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Tek Tip - Die Cutting Hardcoated Polyester Film

December 2013
Marnot® Polyester is a hardcoated biaxially oriented polyester film. Like all biaxially oriented polyesters, Marnot® Polyester can exhibit a tendency to split in layers when torn or die cut. This technical tip article provides useful tips on how to minimize edge splitting when die cutting Marnot® Polyester.
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Tek Tip - Hydrophilic vs. Hydrophobic Coatings

November 2013
Understanding the features of a hydrophobic coating vs. a hydrophilic coating allows design engineers to make the right choice for their applications. “Hydrophobic” and “hydrophilic” are easy to get confused with one another and this technical tip will define the differences between the two as well as recommend which coating to use when.
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Featured Product - LEXAN™ 6060 Film

November 2013
LEXAN™ 6060 is a polished/polished co-extruded film with polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) on one side and polycarbonate on the other side. The PMMA layer delivers improved surface hardness and chemical resistance, while the polycarbonate layer is suitable for printing.
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Tek Tip - Cold Forming or Bending Polycarbonate Films

November 2013
In some applications, polycarbonate film may need to be bent to conform to the surface to which it is being attached. In the technical tip, learn how to cold form polycarbonate without stress cracking the film.
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Tek Tip - Data Sheet Properties vs. Specifications

November 2013
Design engineers need to determine the difference between actual and nominal properties when specifying a particular component or construction. This technical tip discusses the differences between a product's general properties vs. a controlled specification.
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Tek Tip - Comparing Polyester and Polycarbonate Films for Switch Actuation Life

November 2013
Since the 1970's, polycarbonate and polyester have been the two thermo-engineered plastic films most often used by manufacturers in membrane switch production. In this comparative feature, we will discuss the components of a switch and the impact of each unique substrate on switch actuation life.
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Tek Tip - Defining Density vs. Specific Gravity

November 2013
A given products' density and its specific gravity are closely related values. In short, you are comparing a product's degree of compactness vs. a ratio of that compactness when compared against a standard reference (e.g. water). You can learn more about the intricacies of density vs. specific gravity in this technical tip.
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