ProTec Series 3960

Heavy Duty Overlaminate

ProTec Series 3960 overlaminate is a 305 microns film with a clear, permanent pressure-sensitive adhesive. The heavy gauge product is designed to protect decals and graphics while maintaining high clarity. ProTec Series 3960 is rated for an outdoor durability up to 2 years.

Applications & Features

• Protective overlaminate for racing, dirt bikes, and other recreational vehicles
• Ideal for applications needing exceptional durability and abrasion resistance
• Use in conjunction with Arlon’s DPF 8000™ Ultra Tack, DPF 8200X High Tack or DPF 8200 High Tack film
• Designed to be laminated cold without any heat
• Excellent clarity and gloss retention
• Minimize silvering and enhance image quality with fast wet-out adhesive system

Performance & Physical Data

Property	Test Methods	Typical Value
Surface Finish	Gloss Meter 60° Reflection	70 to 90 Gloss Units
Thickness	Micrometer, Federal Bench Type	305 microns
Tensile Strength	Tensile Tester with 51 mm jaw separation; crosshead speed of 5.1 mm/s, web direction	≥ 8.16 kg/cm
Elongation	Instron Tensile Tester as above	≥ 270%
Shelf Life (In Box)	Ideal Storage Temperature 21°C and 50% relative humidity	1 year from factory shipment
Application Temperature Range	On clean, dry substrate	10°C to 26°C
Service Temperature Range	Film applied to etched aluminum panels 24 hours prior to testing	-40°C to 80°C
Dimensional Stability	70°C, 48 hours, on aluminum panel	0.51 mm
Peel Adhesion	PSTC-1, 15 min. 21°C	529.56 N/m
Liner Release	TLMI Release at 90°, 760 cm/min	7.48 g/cm
Humidity Resistance	Film applied to etched aluminum panels 24 hours prior to testing. 100% relative humidity, 38°C for 500 hours.	No Appreciable Effect
Gasoline Resistance	Film applied to etched aluminum panels 24 hours prior to testing. Immersed 30 minutes at 21°C, stabilized for 24 hours before inspection	No Appreciable Effect