PET Transfer Base Film is a specialized polyester film engineered for thermal transfer printing applications. This high-performance film features an ultra-smooth surface with excellent release properties, allowing for precise and efficient transfer of printed images, patterns, and text. The film's exceptional thermal stability enables consistent performance across a wide range of operating temperatures.
Our PET Transfer Base Film is manufactured with a carefully controlled surface chemistry that provides optimal release characteristics while maintaining excellent dimensional stability during the transfer process. The film's outstanding flatness and uniform thickness ensure even contact with both printing systems and substrates, resulting in high-quality transfers with exceptional detail reproduction.
Available in thicknesses ranging from 12μm to 36μm, our transfer film can be customized with various surface treatments to meet specific application requirements. The film's excellent clarity and consistent performance make it ideal for applications requiring precise image transfer, including textile printing, label production, decorative applications, and various industrial transfer processes.
PET Transfer Base Film Technical Specifications
Our PET Transfer Base Film is manufactured to meet stringent quality standards and offers the following specifications:
| Property | Unit | Test Method | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | μm | ASTM D374 | 12-36 |
| Thickness Tolerance | % | ASTM D374 | ±2 |
| Density | g/cm³ | ASTM D1505 | 1.38-1.40 |
| Surface Roughness (Ra) | nm | AFM | ≤15 |
| Surface Energy | mN/m | ASTM D2578 | 30-34 |
| Tensile Strength (MD) | MPa | ASTM D882 | ≥180 |
| Tensile Strength (TD) | MPa | ASTM D882 | ≥200 |
| Elongation at Break (MD) | % | ASTM D882 | ≥110 |
| Elongation at Break (TD) | % | ASTM D882 | ≥80 |
| Haze | % | ASTM D1003 | ≤1.2 |
| Light Transmission | % | ASTM D1003 | ≥92 |
| Heat Shrinkage (150°C, 30min, MD) | % | ASTM D1204 | ≤1.5 |
| Heat Shrinkage (150°C, 30min, TD) | % | ASTM D1204 | ≤0.7 |
| Release Force | g/inch | Internal Method | 5-15 |
| Thermal Resistance | °C | Internal Method | 180-200 |
Note: The values listed above are typical and should not be considered as specifications. Custom specifications are available upon request.
Processing Information
Release Properties
Our PET Transfer Base Film is engineered with a carefully controlled surface chemistry that provides optimal release properties for thermal transfer applications. The film's release force can be customized to meet specific requirements, ensuring clean and complete transfer of inks, coatings, and other materials.
Thermal Transfer Process
The film performs optimally in temperature ranges of 80-200°C, depending on the specific application and transfer media. The film's excellent thermal stability ensures consistent performance and dimensional stability during the transfer process. For best results, process parameters should be optimized based on the specific application requirements.
Storage and Handling
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Recommended conditions: temperature 15-25°C, relative humidity 45-65%. The shelf life is 12 months when stored correctly. Handle with care to avoid surface contamination or scratches, which could affect transfer quality.
PET Transfer Base Film Applications
Our PET Transfer Base Film, with its excellent release properties and thermal stability, is widely used in the following applications:
Textile Heat Transfers
Used as a carrier film for transferring designs, patterns, and logos onto textiles. The film's excellent release properties ensure clean transfer of inks and coatings onto fabrics, resulting in high-quality, durable prints for sportswear, fashion apparel, and promotional clothing.
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Serves as a substrate for thermal transfer ribbons used in barcode and label printing applications. The film's smooth surface and dimensional stability ensure consistent print quality and efficient ink transfer.
Decorative Transfers
Used for transferring decorative patterns, metallic finishes, and specialty effects onto various substrates including plastics, glass, ceramics, and wood products. The film's clarity and release properties enable precise transfer of complex designs with excellent detail reproduction.
Industrial Transfers
Used in various industrial applications requiring the transfer of functional coatings, adhesives, and specialized materials. The film's controlled release properties and thermal stability make it ideal for precision industrial transfer processes.
Hot Stamping Applications
Used as a carrier film for hot stamping foils and metallized layers. The film's smooth surface and release properties ensure clean, precise transfer of metallic and holographic effects onto various substrates.
Security Applications
Used for transferring security features, holograms, and authentication elements in document security, brand protection, and anti-counterfeiting applications. The film's precision and clarity enable the transfer of fine security features with high fidelity.
Product Advantages
- Superior Release Properties - Ensures clean, complete transfer of materials with minimal residue
- Ultra-Smooth Surface - Surface roughness ≤15 nm for precise image reproduction
- Excellent Thermal Stability - Maintains dimensional integrity at processing temperatures up to 200°C
- Outstanding Dimensional Stability - Low shrinkage rates ensure accurate alignment and registration
- High Clarity - ≥92% light transmission for accurate visual assessment during processing
- Consistent Performance - Reliable release properties across the entire film surface
- Versatile Customization - Available with various surface treatments to meet specific application requirements
- Excellent Flatness - Ensures uniform contact with substrates during the transfer process
