Metamark 7 Series

 

If you’re in the sign industry, or know anything about vinyl, then you probably know this vinyl and brand already, this is the flag ship 7 series polymeric vinyl from Metamark, the highest quality, professional self-adhesive vinyl you can buy. This should not be confused with cheap monomeric vinyl’s, this is a polymeric calendared vinyl, this is the highest quality most durable vinyl in the market, its been offered at remarkable value for money, you will not find a better quality product cheaper, that is a guarantee. Metamarks reputation is well established globally as a market leader in the vinyl industry.

Over 50+ Colours

610mm or 1220mm

in 5 Metres or 10 Metres

Please be careful when looking at colours on screen, many variables such a screen type and brightness effect the way a colour looks on screen, actual colour received will most likely look slightly different, closest pantones and approximate cmyk values can be seen in the images.

Pro of higher quality polymeric vinyl.

1.      Far Longer life span than any monomeric vinyl’s

2.      Virtually no shrinkage, unlike monomeric vinyl

3.      Ideal for flat and slightly curved applications

4.      A thicker film, will make easier handling

5.      Usually 75  microns thick

6.      Expected life span is 8 Years externally, internally 15 years +

Cons of using polymeric vinyl.

1.      It costs more!

 

High Performance Calendered Sign Vinyl Product Description

 

Metamark 7 Series is a high performance calendered vinyl developed for computer-cut graphics for vehicles, window decals, and long term applications onto flat or slightly curved surfaces. The soft handle 70 micron face film offers ease of weeding, while the high grade solvent based adhesive allows wet application and clean removal. Exterior durability is 8 years for black and white, 7 years for colours and 5 years for

metallic colours. M7-100C white gloss has a blue contrast liner.

 

Typical Applications

 

The range offers excellent cutting and weeding characteristics, and exterior durability of up to 8 years making it ideal for use on external applications including vehicle graphics and exterior sign applications.

 

Application Guidelines

 

May be applied with a wet or dry application.

Apply unstressed, in particular to curves and recesses. It is not suitable for application over rivets or complex recesses.

Face Film

Face Film: Polymeric calendered PVC

Gauge: 70 micron nominal

Tensile Strength 47N/25mm MD / 43N/25mm TD

Elongation at break 180% MD nominal

Shrinkage -0.5% MD max / -0.2% TD max

 

Adhesive

Type solvent-based acrylic

Weight 22gsm nominal

Adhesion to glass 20 mins 15N/25mm nominal

Adhesion to glass 24 hour 20N/25mm nominal

Perceived tack Medium

Shear strength Medium to high

Application temperature +5°C to +60°C

Service temperature -30°C to +110°C

 

Release Liner

Type Kraft paper

Printed Metamark 7 Series in Purple print

Gauge 145 mym nominal

Weight 140 gsm nominal

 

Finishes

Finishes Available 55 gloss and 2 matt

Durability

 

External weathering 8 years for black and white, 7 years for

colours and 5 years for metallics

Fire Rating Class B. BS EN 13501-1:2007

BS 6853:1999 Cat1a&b (Passenger Rail)

EN ISO 5659-2 (Goods Rail Vehicles)

ISO 5658-2 (Goods Rail Vehicles)

 

Chemical Resistance

Resistant to mineral oils, fats and

fuels, aliphatic solvents, mild acids, salt

and alkali for e.g. diesel oil, gasoline,

paraffin, hydraulic oil, antifreeze, soap

suds etc.