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Autotex films heighten the performance of many critical and demanding applications, such as industrial functional
controls, membrane touch switches, durable labels and surface protection. These types of applications require the film
to be tough, durable with exceptional flexibility and cosmetic quality.
Autotex has an ink adhesion primer on the second surface. There are two primer options, one for solvent inks, the other for UV inks.
These primers provide excellent adhesion to a wide range of graphic inks.
For information on which primer is suitable for digital printing please contact sales@gat.com.au
Features
- Option of textures
- Compatible with solvent & UV curing screen inks, as well as many UV curing ink jet printers
- Embossing capabilities for membrane touch switch applications
- Compatible with Windotex enabling clear windows to be incorporated on parts
- Part of a family of Autotex films, inlcuding Autotex AM, XE, Steeel, Ink Jet & DP
BENEFITS
- Extensive flex life of over 5 million actuations
- Extremely durable, resistant to scrtching, scuffing, chemicals and solvents
- Excellent colour clarity when printed
- Tough and highly durable but tactile to touch
- Low gloss textures that are absolutely consistent across the film
Product Details
Autotex AM
Autotex® AM is a unique hard coated antimicrobial film incorporating Microban® antimicrobial protection. The Microban® technology is incorporated into the Autotex® AM textured hard coat during the manufacturing process. This process ensures even distribution of the antimicrobial agent throughout the textured hard coat and the film surface.
When bacteria comes into contact with Autotex®AM with Microban®, the antimicrobial function disrupts the bacterial cell wall killing or inhibiting bacterial growth. The result is that the film surface of Autotex® AM provides dependable and constant protection against bacterial contamination. Autotex® AM is part of the Autotex® film range.
Applications
- Fascia Panels and Overlays
- Medical Applications
- Membrane Touch Switches
Product Range
Autotex AM F157L, F207L
For solvent and UV graphic inks
Primer:
Autotex® AM with Microban® has an ink adhesion primer on the second surface.
This primer confers excellent adhesion to a wide range of solvent based and UV graphic inks.
The primer surface is protected with a hazy protective laminate which should be removed before printing.
Windows:
Autotex® AM can be screen printed with Windotex™ to obtain a clear window (see Windotex™Product Data Sheet).
(Windotex does not offer any antimicrobial protection)
Outdoor use:
Autotex® AM has limited long term resistance to UV light and therefore is not recommended for long term use outdoors.
In order to overcome this issue, MacDermid Autotype has specially developed Autotex® XE, a UV resistant version of Autotex®,
please note Autotex® XE does not offer antimicrobial protection.
Autotex DP
Autotex® DP is a high quality textured film, consisting of a polyester base coated with a flexible chemically bonded, UV-cured textured coating. The primer surface on Autotex® DP has been developed to be receptive to the Hewlett Packard Indigo digital printing presses.
Applications
- Fascia Panels and Overlays
- Medical Applications
- Membrane Touch Switches
- Product Labels and Nameplates
Product Range
Autotex® DP Fine, Autotex® DP F150
Primer:
Autotex® DP has an ink adhesion primer on the second surface.
This primer confers excellent adhesion to Hewlett Packard Indigo digital printing presses (S2000, WS2000, WS4050).
Windows:
Autotex® DP can be screen printed with Windotex™ to obtain a clear window (see Windotex™ product data sheet).
Autotex Fine and Velvet
Autotex is a high quality textured polyester film, consisting of a base polyester with a flexible,
chemically bonded and UV-cured textured coating.
Applications
- Electro Luminescence Lamps
- Fascia Panels and Overlays
- Touchpad / Sensors
- Medical Applications
- Membrane Touch Switches
- Product Labels and Nameplates
Product Range
Autotex Fine
Autotex F150, F200, F280
For solvent graphic inks
Autotex F157, F207
For UV graphic inks
Autotex Velvet
Autotex V150, V200, V280
For UV graphic inks
Autotex V157, V207
For UV graphic inks
Autotex PC Fine
Autotex PC Fine is a high quality textured, hardcoated polycarbonate film designed for use in the computer touchpad market.
The product consists of a high quality polycarbonate film coated with a highly durable and chemically resistant textured hardcoat. The texture does not contain fillers, so has outstanding clarity and is totally consistent from batch to batch.
The Fine finish is the same MacDermid Autotype finish that has been used for many years in Touchpad applications, giving a high quality tactile feel to any computer interface, which combined with exceptional durability means that haptic quality is extended over time.
Autotex PC Fine is available in a number of gauges to work with evolving touchpad sensor designs.
Features
- MacDermid Autotype's classic Fine texture.
- Durable, chemical resistant, hard coated surface.
- Easy to screen print polycarbonate second-surface.
- Clarity and consistency.
Benefits
- Outstanding surface properties for Touchpads.
- Excellent longevity in use.
- Resistance towards cleaning materials and chemicals.
- Great clarity for sparkling back-printed graphics.
- Completely consistent texture, batch to batch.
Applications
- Touch pads
- Track pads
- Mouse pads
- Human-machine interfaces (HMI)
Autotex PC Touchpad
Autotex PC Touchpad is a high quality textured, hardcoated polycarbonate film designed for use in the computer touchpad market.
The product consists of a high quality polycarbonate film coated with a highly durable and chemically resistant textured hardcoat. The texture does not contain fillers, so has outstanding clarity and is totally consistent from batch to batch.
The specially developed finish is designed for outstanding finger glide, giving a high quality tactile feel to any computer interface, which, combined with exceptional durability, means that the haptic qualities of the touchpad are extended over time.
Autotex PC Touchpad is available in a number of gauges to work with evolving touchpad sensor designs.
Features
- Easy-glide texture.
- Durable, chemical resistant, hard coated surface.
- Easy to screen print polycarbonate second-surface.
- Clarity and consistency.
Benefits
- Outstanding surface properties for Touchpads
- Excellent longevity in use.
- Resistance towards cleaning materials and chemicals.
- Great clarity for sparkling back-printed graphics.
- Completely consistent texture, batch to batch.
Autotex Softouch
The Autotex® range of high quality textured polyester films consist of a base polyester with a flexible, chemically bonded and UV-cured textured coating. With its unique chemistry, Autotex® Softouch brings greater creative possibilities for MTS manufacturers and designers. Its distinctive soft to-the-touch silky texture is incredibly tactile yet robust and still delivers exceptional resistance to a wide range of chemicals, solvents, surface wear, and abrasion. The new flat matt texture of Autotex® Softouch when printed with Windotex™ provides exceptionally high quality glass like window display areas, whilst the surface chemistry minimises dust contamination compared to some other soft touch finishes. Autotex® Softouch can be supplied in roll or sheet format.
Features
- Silky, soft tactile finish.
- Compatible with solvent screen inks, many UV curing ink jet printers and vacuum metalising.
- Embossing capabilities for membrane touch switch applications.
- Part of a family of Autotex® films which include Autotex® AM, XE, Steel, Ink Jet, DP.
Benefits
- A consistent cosmetic tactile finish across the whole surface.
- Screen printed windows with incredible optical clarity.
- Excellent flexibility offering shallow forming and embossing capability.
- Resistant to abrasion, scratching, solvents and chemical.
- Superb colour clarity when printed.
Applications
- Fascia Panels and Overlays
- Medical Applications
- Membrane Touch Switches
- Product Labels and Nameplates
Product Range
Autotex® DP Fine, Autotex® DP F150
Autotex® Softouch ST150L, ST200L for solvent graphic inks
Primer:
Autotex® Softouch has an ink adhesion primer on the second surface.
The primer confers excellent adhesion to a wide range of solvent based graphic inks.
If printing very dark colours in blocks please be aware that the flat matt finish on Autotex® Softouch can soften the finished colour.
For a list of the recommended inks please refer to the Autotex® Printing Recommendations data sheet.
A protective laminate is applied to the ink primer surface and should be removed before printing.
Formability:
Autotex® Softouch is suitable for parts that require embossing or have a shallow formed design.
Please refer to the Autotex® Embossing Recommendations Data Sheet.
Windowing:
Autotex® Softouch offers a unique textured surface which is compatible with Windotex™ windowing lacquers.
Please refer to Windotex™ Processing & Safety Recommendations Data Sheet.
Please note for Autotex® Softouch window printing must occur within 24 hours of the film being exposed to the atmosphere.
Outdoor Use:
In common with most other plastics, Autotex® Softouch has limited long term resistance to UV light and therefore is not recommended for long term use outdoors.
Autotex Steel
Autotex® Steel is a high quality textured film, consisting of a polyester base coated with a flexible chemically bonded, UV-cured textured coating.(Available in the Steel finish)
The introduction of Autotex® Steel allows screen printers to produce a range of products that re-create the effect of stainless steel, but with all the benefits you have come to expect with Autotex® films. These include high abrasion, solvent and chemical resistance, a film flexible enough to be embossed and withstand >5 million actuations. Autotex® Steel is also receptive to a wide range of graphic and windowing inks allowing creative designers the opportunity to produce unique graphics and designs.
Applications
- Fascia Panels and Overlays
- Medical Applications
- Membrane Touch Switches
- Product Labels and Nameplates
Product Range
Autotex® Steel, Autotex S150, S200 for solvent graphic inks, Autotex® S157, S207 for UV graphic inks
Primer:
Autotex® Steel has an ink adhesion primer on the second surface.
This primer confers excellent adhesion to a wide range of graphic inks.
Windowing:
Autotex® Steel can be screen printed with Windotex™ to obtain a clear window.
For optimum printing recommendations please refer to the specific Autotex® Steel section on the Windotex™ product data sheet.
Outdoor Use:
Autotex® Steel has limited long term resistance to UV light and therefore is not recommended for long term use outdoors.
In order to overcome this issue, MacDermid Autotype has specially developed Autotex® XE, a UV resistant version of Autotex®.
Autotex Touch
Autotex is the world’s leading range of hardcoated polyester films designed for technically demanding applications, such as membrane touch switch overlays, touchpads and fascias.
Autotex Touch is a new generation finish maintaining all the superb Autotex performance characteristics, proven over 30 years. Developed to support the increased integration of touch pads into switching devices, Autotex Touch builds on the strengths of Autotex, to deliver a unique tactile, silky smooth and easy glide finish coupled with an anti-fingerprint surface.
Features
- Silky smooth texture gives consistent finger glide to operate gesture-driven interfaces.
- Anti-fingerprint surface.
- Windotex compatible - create ultra clear windows.
- Durability and chemical resistance you would expect from a member of the Autotex range of products.
Benefits
- Allows touchpads to be integrated seamlessly into interface panels along with other features such as membrane switches.
- Tough and highly durable but tactile to touch.
- Low gloss textures that are absolutely consistent across the film.
- Excellent colour clarity when printed.
- Outstanding display areas with Windotex.
- Extremely durable and resistant to scratching, scuffing, chemicals and solvents.
- Excellent flex life of >5 million actuations.
Autotex XE
Features
- Designed for use in outdoor applications.
- UV and humidity resistant.
- Option of textures; Fine and Velvet.
- Compatible with solvent & UV curing screen inks and many UV curing ink jet printers.
- Embossing capabilities for touch switch applications.
- Compatible with Windotex™ enabling clear windows to be incorporated on parts.
- Part of a family of Autotex® films which include Autotex® AM, Steel, Softouch, Ink Jet, DP.
Benefits
- Resistant to UV light.
- Tough and highly durResistant to high humidity and temperatures up to 85%RH/85oCable but tactile to touch.
- Extensive flex life of >5 million actuations (non embossed switches).
- Extremely durable and resistant to scratching, scuffing, chemicals and solvents.
- Excellent colour clarity when printed.
- Tough and highly durable but tactile to touch.
- Low gloss textures that are absolutely consistent across the film.
Applications
- Fascia Panels and Overlays
- Outdoor MTS, Signage, Fascias
- Membrane Touch Switches
Product Range
Autotex® XE Velvet: V150, V200 for solvent graphic inks
Autotex®XE Velvet: V157, V207 for UV graphic inks
Autotex® XE Fine: F150, F200 for solvent graphic inks
Autotex® XE Fine: F207 for UV graphic inks.
Primer:
Autotex® XE has an ink adhesion primer on the second surface. There are two primer options, one for solvent inks, the other for UV inks.
These primers provides excellent adhesion to a wide range of graphic inks.
For information on which primer is suitable for digital printing please contact salessupport@macdermidautotype.com
Windowing:
Autotex® Softouch offers a unique textured surface which is compatible with Windotex™ windowing lacquers.
Please refer to Windotex™ Processing & Safety Recommendations Data Sheet.
Please note for Autotex® Softouch window printing must occur within 24 hours of the film being exposed to the atmosphere.
