PROTECTION FILM STORAGE AND USAGE GUIDES
OVERVIEW
Presto Tape’s Protection Films are adhesive-coated “masking films” that provide temporary surface protection for a multitude of applications. The adhesive used by Presto Tape are variations of water-based acrylics and are pressure sensitive. They are custom-formulated for your specific application based on material evaluation, sampling, and customer trials. Our evaluation and quality processes ensure the best performing protective film for your application, however, any changes in storage or usage conditions can adversely affect this performance – please communicate any such changes with your local sales representative. As a general rule: excessive heat/cold, UV light, and moisture can degrade the protection film product and cause it to perform poorly. By following the guidelines below, you can ensure the optimal performance of your protection film solution.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE
- Store protection film products in original package/shipping cartons until needed
- Temperature range of 60 °F – 80 °F
- Relative humidity range of 40%-60%
- Keep away from exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight, and water
- Rotate protection film inventory on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, ensuring usage within the 6-month warranty period
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
- Ambient and substrate temperature should be within 60 °F – 90 °F for best results
- Surfaces should be dry and clear of any lubricants, solvents, or other contamination
- Application pressure should not vary from initial, approved trials
AFTER PROTECTIVE FILM IS APPLIED
- Do not store substrates for longer than 3 months with protection masking films applied
- Maintain storage temperature of masked substrate in the range of 60 °F – 90 °F, and do not expose to extreme
temperature variations - Maintain masked substrates in relative humidity range of 40% – 60%
- Keep away from direct sunlight and water. Exposure to these conditions may contribute to adhesive
transfer