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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.
