Mylar® and Melinex® polyester films are flexible, exceptionally strong and durable translucent and clear films produced by DuPont. They have a high tensile, tear and impact strength. They remain tough and flexible at temperatures from -70°c to 150°c. Specific engineering functions include:-
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Mylar® die cut parts |
- An electrical barrier in motors, transformers and wire, cables and a host of uses in electronic and aerospace equipment.
- A physical barrier in protective laminates for decals and book covers
- A thermal and electrical barrier in wire and cables.
- A substrate for coating or laminating of food and medical packaging
- General graphics and packaging applications.
- A mechanical interface in membrane switches.
| STANDARD ROLL, 914 mm wide | |||
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| Thickness micron | Length M | Yield M²/Kg | Wt of roll Kg |
| 23 | 1685 | 31.2 | 49.4 |
| 50 | 775 | 14.3 | 49.6 |
| 75 | 516 | 9.5 | 49.5 |
| 100 | 387 | 7.2 | 49.5 |
| 125 | 310 | 5.8 | 49.2 |
| 190 | 204 | 3.8 | 49.5 |
| 250 | 155 | 2.9 | 49.5 |
| 350 | 110 | 2.1 | 48.3 |
| 500 | 77 | 1.4 | 49.2 |
Additional Grades of polyester film include:
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Stock of DuPont films |
- Melinex® 401 - optically clear film
- Melinex® 505 - optically clear, printable film
- metallised: Kenpro® Mirror film
- black film
- white, printable film
- adhesive backed polyester film
Short Roll Service: Mylar A is normally supplied in standard rolls, however Katco also provides short rolls from 25 linear metres long x 914mm wide.
Die cut or punched components are produced by Katco from Mylar® and Melinex® films.
Mylar® and Melinex® are DuPont Teijin Registered Trade Names