3M 7125 Scotchcal ElectroCut Graphic Film Black, White and Clear

Description

3M 7125 Scotchcal ElectroCut Graphic Film Black, White and Clear

3M 7125 Scotchcal ElectroCut Graphic Film Black, White and Clear
• 2 mil high gloss cast vinyl.
• 7 year outdoor durability.
• Affordability and a 3M™ MCS™ Warranty.
• Not edge stripped.
• For permanent, pre-spaced, electronically cut graphics produced by screen printing or thermal transfer printing.
• Clear, pressure-sensitive adhesive.
• Applications include emblems, vehicles, labels, signs, windows, and more.

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1. Product Description  2-mil cast vinyl in 61 colors
 Pressure-sensitive, permanent adhesive
 Same color on both sides
 The blue paper liner on 7125-10 and 7125-20 provides easier visibility when weeding;
other film colors have a white paper liner
 Superior cutting as small as 0.375 inch (0.95 cm) and weeding.
 Ideal for prespaced and electronically cut, screen printed or used in narrow width
thermal transfer printing systems
2. Recommended Types of
Graphics and End Uses
When constructed and used as described in this Bulletin, these types of graphics and end
uses may be warranted by the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty. Please read the entire Bulletin for
details.
 Prespaced and electronically-cut graphics
 Commercial and industrial graphic applications, including emblems, vehicle graphics,
labels, striping, general signage, two-way window markings
 Thermal transfer printed graphics
3. Performance Overview 3M tests the performance of both individual products and finished graphic constructions.
This table shows the best performance expected from this product without a Warranty
Period and with a Warranty Period.
For detailed graphic construction and application options along with specific Warranty
Periods, please see the Warranty Information, Section 4.

Expected Performance Life. This is the estimated period of time the product should perform satisfactorily.
Unprinted film with no graphic protection, applied to a flat vertical outdoor surface. 8 years
Unwarranted Period
3M™ MCS™ Warranty. This is the maximum period of time 3M will warrant the finished graphic performance.
Printed white film with the best 3M ink and graphic protection option, applied to a flat, vertical, vehicle
surface.
6 years
Warranty Period

4. Limitations of End Uses
A. Do not use the film
for these end uses
3M does not normally warrant other uses or applications, but please contact us to discuss
your needs or let us suggest other 3M products.
 Non-vertical applications
 Application to corrugated surfaces or surfaces with compound curves
 Application to stainless steel for fleet applications
 Graphics exposed to petroleum products or fumes
 Thermoforming
 Backlit signage (Use one of the 3M™ Scotchcal™ Translucent Graphic Film Series
instead)
 Use in Summa’s SummaChrome™ or DuraChrome

5. Compatible Products This Bulletin provides details about the base film, recommended construction options,
warranted durability and warranty limitations for the constructions shown in the
Warranted Durability Tables. Additional specific information about compatible products can
be found in the Product and Instruction Bulletins listed in 3M Related Literature at the end
of this bulletin.
A. Screen Printing Inks  3M™ Screen Printing Ink Series 1900 line color only
 3M™ Screen Printing UV Ink Series 9800 line color only
B. Graphic Protection  3M™ Screen Printing Gloss Clear 1920DR
 3M™ Screen Printing Matte Clear 1930
 3M™ Screen Printing Matte Clear 9730UV
 3M™ Screen Printing Gloss UV Clear 9800CL
 3M™ Screen Printing Gloss UV Clear 9740i
C. Other Products  3M™ Prespacing Tape SCPS-2
 3M™ Prespacing Tape SCPS-3 with HVA
 3M™ Prespacing Tape SCPS-53X
 3M™ Premasking Tape SCPM-3
 3M™ Premasking Tape SCPM-44X
6. Characteristics These are typical values for unprocessed product; processing may change the values.
Contact your 3M representative for a custom specification.
A. Physical Characteristics Characteristic Description
Film Cast vinyl, glossy finish
Opacity Translucent
Thickness Without adhesive: 2 mil (0.05 mm)
With adhesive: 2.5 to 3.5 mils (0.063 to 0.09 mm)
Color See Chart, below
Adhesive type Pressure sensitive
Adhesive color Clear
Liner Films 7125-10, 7125-20: Blue kraft paper
All other colors: White kraft paper
Tensile strength 5 pound/inch at 73F (0.9 kg/cm at 23C) minimum
Adhesion
24 hours after
application
ABS: 4 pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm)
Acrylic: 4 pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm)
Acrylic enamel: 4 pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm)
Fruehauf painted panels: 4 pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm)
Polycarbonate: 4 pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm)
Urethane paints: 4 pounds/inch (0.7 kg/cm)
Aluminum, alodine: 8 pounds/inch (1.4 kg/cm)
Chrome: 5 pounds/inch (0.9 kg/cm)
Polypropylene: 3 pounds/inch (0.5 kg/cm)
Chemical
resistance
Resists mild alkalis, mild acids, and salt
Excellent resistance to water (this does not include immersion)
Flammability Flammability Test Reports on product catalog for 7125 films: ASTM
E84 test report or go to the On-line Product Catalog at
3Mgraphics.com. All other test reports: call 1-800-328-3908.