Bubble-Free Digital Media Product Guide

Bubble-Free Digital Media Product Guide
Easy-to-print, easy-to-install bubble-free
digital media solutions for any application.
May 2016
Perfect Print. Easy Installation.
From full and partial vehicle wraps to indoor and outdoor signage, windows, walls, floors and more,
Mactac® Distributor Products extends your bubble-free application potential.
Offering faster, wrinkle-free installation, compatibility with numerous wide-format print processes,
an ultra-smooth print surface and robust adhesion, IMAGin® B•free® bubble-free films transform
virtually any substrate into promotional real estate, visual message boards or creative works of art.
Experience…
Endless choices. IMAGin B•free is the most comprehensive bubble-free product offering on the
market, ensuring installation ease for short- to long-term applications on a variety of surfaces.
Unmatched adhesive technology. IMAGin B•free is the only bubble-free solution available with
multiple adhesive pattern options, including a random polygon pattern as well as Mactac’s
patented air-egress pattern that features air flow in multiple directions with no visible texture in
the facestock.
Mactac’s IMAGin B•free line of bubble-free films delivers the quality characteristics, exceptional
finished graphics and return on investment you need to maximize gains, outpace the competition
and increase profitability.
A Solution for Any Application.
IMAGin® B•free® is:
NEW B•free Gruv™ Cast — Your premium solution for full or partial vehicle, fleet or marine wraps
– IMAGin B•free Gruv Cast (GVC929BFD)
• Repostionable permanent opaque acrylic adhesive that ultimately builds to a strong
bond, yet remains removable
• Proprietary omni-directional air-egress invisible adhesive pattern
• Excellent color reproduction with a high gloss, ultra white facestock
• Superior printability with an 98# polycoated layflat liner
• Outdoor durability of nine years
B•free Gruv™ — Your high-performance cost-effective solutions for partial vehicle wraps, indoor
and outdoor P.O.P. and signage displays – IMAGin B•free Gruv (GV729BFD, GV529BFD, GV429R,
GV429P and GV428P).
• A wide variety of B•free products for a wide variety of applications including: indoor and
outdoor signage, exhibits, point-of-purchase (P.O.P.) and retail displays, and moderately
curved or riveted surfaces found in partial vehicle wraps
• Added imagery dimension with a bright, white facestock
• True color representation – no matter the color of the application surface – with an
opaque adhesive
• Easy bubble-free installation with random polygon air-egress adhesive technology
B•free Window Films — Your indoor and outdoor solution for frosted, dusted and clear
translucent window film applications.
Three different finishing options – frosted, dusted and clear – IMAGin B•free Window Films
(JT5796MBF, JT5798MBF, JT5999MBF).
• Reverse printable, allows graphics to be applied indoors, but viewed outdoors, where
outdoor signs are regulated or vandalism is a possibility
• Proprietary omni-directional air-egress adhesive system, for fast installation
• Eliminates messy wet application fluids
• Designed for window graphics, internally illuminated signs and light boxes
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Mactac. Technology that sticks.
Innovative Product Portfolio.
Mactac® takes a distinctively different, specialized approach to its product solutions development. It’s
an approach with roots in quality, consistency and innovation. Our ingenuity in product development is
the driving force behind the success of IMAGin® B•free®, a product line unlike any other in the industry.
IMAGin® B•free® Digital Media
Feature
B•free Gruv™
GVC929BFD
B•free Gruv
GV729BFD
B•free Gruv
GV529BFD
Face
2.0 mil Cast PVC
2.8 mil Vinyl
3.0 mil Vinyl
Finish
High Gloss
High Gloss
Gloss
Color
Bright White
Bright White
Bright White
Adhesive
Grey Opaque Permanent
Grey Opaque Permanent
Grey Opaque Permanent
Adhesive Air-Egress
Pattern
Random Polygon
Air-Egress
Random Polygon
Air-Egress
Random Polygon
Air-Egress
Liner
98#
Polycoated Kraft
98#
Polycoated Kraft
98#
Polycoated Kraft
Indoor Durability*
9 Years
7 Years
5 Years
Outdoor Durability*
9 Years
7 Years
5 Years
Minimum Application
Temperature
+50°F
+50°F
+50°F
Service Temperature Range
-4°F to +160°F
-4°F to +160°F
-40°F to +180°F
Width
54"
54"
54"
Recommended Laminates
PERMACOLOR® RAYZor™
PERMACOLOR HORIZon
XL1000
PERMACOLOR RAYZor
PERMACOLOR HORIZon
XL1000
ColorGard LUV
Ink Compatibility
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
UV, Latex Ink Jet
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
UV, Latex Ink Jet
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
UV Ink Jet
Open Image Warranty™ Available
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
3
3
3
Window
P.O.P/Indoor
Trade Show
3
Full Vehicle Wraps
3
Partial Vehicle Wraps
3
3
Boats
3
3
Museum
3
3
Bus
3
3
Walls
3
Light Boxes
* Unprinted media, vertical application. See the product’s Performance Guide for application specific durability.
3
Promotional Air-Egress Media
B•free Gruv
GV428P
B•free Gruv
GV429P
Window Air-Egress Media
B•free Gruv
GV429R
JT5796MBF
JT5798MBF
JT5999MBF
3.2 mil Vinyl
3.2 mil Vinyl
3.0 mil Vinyl
3.1 mil Vinyl
3.1 mil Vinyl
3.1 mil Vinyl
Matte
Gloss
High Gloss
Frosted Matte
Dusted Matte
High Gloss
Matte White
Gloss White
Bright White
Translucent
Translucent
Clear
Grey Opaque
Permanent
Grey Opaque
Permanent
Grey Opaque
Removable
Glass Clear Permanent
Glass Clear Permanent
Glass Clear Permanent
Invisible B•free
Air-Egress
Invisible B•free
Air-Egress
Random Polygon
Air-Egress
Invisible B•free
Air-Egress
Invisible B•free
Air-Egress
Invisible B•free
Air-Egress
98#
Polycoated Kraft
98#
Polycoated Kraft
98#
Polycoated Kraft
80#
Polycoated Kraft
80#
Polycoated Kraft
80#
Polycoated Kraft
4 Years
4 Years
4 Years
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
4 Years
4 Years
4 Years
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
+50°F
+50°F
+50°F
+50°F
+50°F
+50°F
-50°F to +1500°F
-50°F to +1500°F
-40°F to +150°F
-40°F to +194°F
-40°F to +194°F
-40°F to +194°F
54"
54"
54"
54"
54"
54"
ColorGard LUV™
ColorGard LUV
ColorGard LUV
ColorGard LUV or
PERMACOLOR RAYZor
ColorGard LUV or
PERMACOLOR RAYZor
ColorGard LUV or
PERMACOLOR RAYZor
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
UV Ink Jet
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
UV Ink Jet
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
UV, Latex Ink Jet
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
UV Ink Jet
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
Latex, UV Ink Jet
Solvent, Eco-solvent,
UV Ink Jet
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
From Start to Finish.
Designed to enhance and protect printed graphics, Mactac’s long-standing, customer-trusted
PERMACOLOR® overlaminating films are recommended for use with IMAGin® B•free® digital media.
With more than 30 years of experience producing PERMACOLOR products, Mactac leads the market
with a wide range of reliable, high quality mounting and laminating. After all, Mactac invented
the cold-mounting technology that made large format image protection possible. PERMACOLOR
offers an impressive variety of features, finishes and price points for IMAGin B•free film applications.
Nothing on the market today enhances and protects large format graphics better.
Overlaminate Media
Feature
Wrap Laminates
PERMACOLOR
HORIZon™ XL1000
PERMACOLOR
RAYZor™ LF3640
PERMACOLOR
RAYZor LF3640G
PERMACOLOR
RAYZor LF3630G
Face
1.5 mil Non-PVC
1.5 mil Cast Vinyl
1.5 mil Cast Vinyl
1.5 mil Cast Vinyl
Finish
Gloss
Gloss
Gloss
Matte
Color
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear
Adhesive
Clear Acrylic
Optically Clear Acrylic
Clear Acrylic
Clear Acrylic
Liner
50# Calendered Paper
1.2 Mil Polyester
40# Calendered Paper
40# Calendered Paper
Indoor Durability*
7+ Years
7+ Years
7+ Years
7+ Years
Outdoor Durability*
Up to 8 Years
5 Years
5 Years
5 Years
Minimum Application Temperature
40°F
40°F
40°F
50°F
Service Temperature Range
-50°F to 225°F
(-45°C to 107°C)
-50°F to 225°F
(-45°C to 107°C)
-50°F to 225°F
(-45°C to 107°C)
-50°F to 225°F
(-45°C to 107°C)
Width
54"
54"
30", 54", 54''
54"
Recommended Media
JT5529PRO, GV729BFD,
GVC929BFD
JT5529PRO, GVC929BFD,
GV729BFD
JT5529PRO, GVC929BFD,
GV729BFD
JT5529PRO, GVC929BFD,
GV729BFD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
3
3
Full Vehicle Wraps
3
3
3
3
Partial Vehicle Wraps
3
3
3
3
Boats
3
3
3
3
Museum
3
3
3
3
Bus
3
3
3
3
Walls
3
3
3
3
Open Image Warranty™ Available
Window
P.O.P/Indoor
Trade Show
Light Boxes
* Vertical application. See the product’s Performance Guide for application specific durability.
Wrap Laminates
PERMACOLOR
Brilliant Crystal
Enhancers
Intermediate Laminates
PERMACOLOR Silver
Metallic Enhancers
ColorGard™
LUV Series
2.5 mil Cast Vinyl
3.0 mil Cast Vinyl
3.0 mil Vinyl
Gloss
Gloss
Gloss, Lustre and Matte
Clear with flake
Clear with flake
Clear
Clear Acrylic
Clear Acrylic
Clear Acrylic
78# White Kraft
78# White Kraft
78# White kraft
7+ Years
7+ Years
5+ Years
5 Years
5 Years
4 Years
40°F
40°F
45°F
-50°F to 225°F
(-45°C to 107°C)
-50°F to 225°F
(-45°C to 107°C)
-40°F to 150°F
(-40°C to 66°C)
54", 60"
54"
38", 51", 54", 60"
Any B•free® Media
Any B•free Media
GV529BFD
GV429R`
Yes
Yes
Yes
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Mactac®
You’re Covered. 360 Degrees.
With superior products backed by unwavering service and support, certified training, global research
and development, a comprehensive warranty program and more, Mactac® has you covered, 360
degrees.
We’ve got you covered…
…color consistency in your finished image.
Through an on-site print lab and dedicated printing specialists, Mactac has more than 1,000 International Color
Consortium (ICC) profiles available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to optimize print quality with profiles engineered for
your specific needs.
…training, education, tips and tricks of the trade.
Mactac’s Application Nation installer community is driven by experience and expertise, featuring dedicated application
specialists and an online social networking community with citizens all over the globe (www.TheApplicationNation.
com).
…state-of-the-art technology and resources.
With a global research and development team, Mactac’s is top-of-the-line. Continual investments in product
development assets, like new coaters and finishing equipment, as well as dedicated, experienced employees, are the
backbone of Mactac’s innovation and leadership.
…peace of mind, guaranteed.
Mactac’s Open-Image Warranty™ covers any combination of approved printer, ink and Mactac laminate or clear coat
used with Mactac graphic media. Provide your selections and if we’ve already tested that combination, you’re covered.
If not, we’ll test it and either warrant your application or provide an alternative recommendation.
Dedication to innovation, versatility in product development and design and with a heavy
emphasis on the input received from those who know better than anyone – you, our customer
– the possibilities are endless.
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