Type of Adhesive
The single characteristic most often used to define a laminating film is the adhesive. As commonly used, the adhesive type is an indication of the melting temperature of the adhesive. The property in turn determines what kind of laminating equipment can be used to process the film.
The three standard categories of overlaminates are:
- Thermal
- Heat Assist (Heatset or LowTemp)
- Pressure Sensitive (Cold)
Thermal Films
These films are the least expensive of the three. They require relatively high processing temperatures …