MACtac ROODLE

Description

MACtac ROODLE

MACtac ROODLE 54″ X 100′
6.0-mil Semi Rigid Calendered Matte White Inkjet.
Vinyl with Removable Adhesive.
• Outdoor durability unprinted 3 years.
• Designed for edge-to-edge printing – no border needed. Great for wall murals and large decals!.
• 6.0 mil semi rigid calendered makes the product easy to handle and install.
• Has an aggressive removable acrylic pressuresensitive adhesive, removable up to 2 years.
• 90lb SuperFlat™ P.E. coated kraft liner.
• Specifically designed for indoor wall posters and murals on smooth, flat surfaces.
• Print Compatibility; Solvent, Eco- Solvent, UV, Latex, Screen Print.

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PRODUCT: IMAGin® ROODLE™
RO628 Removable 6 mil Semi-Rigid PVC

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
RO628 ROODLE is a 6.0-mil matte white, semi rigid calendered PVC film designed for UV screen,
solvent-based ink jet and off-set printing. The product is coated on one side with an aggressive removable
acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and supplied with a 90# SuperFlat™ P.E. coated kraft liner. RO628 is
specifically designed for indoor wall posters and murals on smooth, flat surfaces.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: TYPICAL VALUES* TEST METHOD
Thickness, inches (µm) ASTM D-645
Film plus adhesive 0.007 (200)

Peel Adhesion, lb. /in. (N/25mm) ASTM D-903
180° on Stainless Steel – 24 hr. 2.1 (9.2)

Quick Tack on SS, lb. /in² (N/25mm) 2.1 (3.50) MACtac CTM-25

Dimensional Stability, (%) MACtac CTM-21
48 hours @ 158°F (70°C) (Method D)
MD 0.40 10” x 10” Sample
CD 0.20 bonded to aluminum.

Surface Burning Characteristics ASTM E84-01 or
Flame Spread 20 ANSI/NFPA 255 or
Smoke Density 120 UCB 8-1
Meets: ANSI Class A
NFPA Class A
UCB Class 1
Temperature Ranges,
Minimum Application: 30°F (-1°C)*
End Use: -40°F to 180°F (-40°C to 82°C)
• When applying ROODLE at temperatures below 50°F the semi-rigid vinyl face will become brittle.
Therefore special care must be employed during installation to keep from tearing the face.

INTENDED FOR: Wide format, screen, eco-solvent, solvent-based, latex, UV-cured inkjet and off-set printing
using UV inks or plastic/oxidizing inks. To achieve the best possible print quality, please make sure that the correct
ICC profiles or printer settings are used. Profiles can be downloaded from www.mactac.com. Printer and heater
settings and ICC profiles can also be downloaded from some O.E.M. or software manufacturer’s websites.

The ICC profiles are provided solely as a customer resource. Print environments, the individual nature of printing
systems, inks and software can significantly affect output. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine the
suitability of any profile for use in their specific print environment.

DURABILITY: The outdoor durability of the unprinted film is 3 years. ROODLE has up to 2 year removability
after application. Overlamination of the inkjet-printed material with Permacolor®
overlaminates delays color fading
that may occur over time. This color fading is mainly dependent upon the inks quality (see technical data sheets
given by the ink manufacturers) and the pressure sensitive media being used.

LIMITATIONS:
Due to the wide variability of interior walls, sealants and paints, no claims for successful applications to or
removal from painted wall surfaces are made by MACtac. It is the users’ responsibility to determine the products
suitability for the intended wall. 1) The user is responsible for determining the product’s suitability, including adhesion and if needed,
removal characteristics when used in applications other than listed specifically in this Performance
Guide.
2) If there are any questions about applications, please contact your MACtac sales representative to
discuss your requirements for recommendations.
3) If this is a printed Performance Guide it is an uncontrolled document. Please check the MACtac
website for the latest, most up-to-date version.

SHELF LIFE: 2 years from Date of Manufacture when stored at 60/77°F (15/25°C) and 50% relative humidity in the original
package.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Always test your ROODLE media with your inks and laminating films prior to commercial use.
1) Printing Conditions: Print in conditioned pressroom at ±73°F (23°C) and 50% RH. The maximum allowable ink
saturation is 270%.
a) Images printed with solvent inks must be thoroughly dried prior to rolling for shipment. Retained solvent will
affect edge adhesion.
2) Transportation Conditions: To allow for easy transportation, IMAGin media can be rolled up, with the image out, with a
minimum diameter of 6 inches (15cm). When the image is not protected by an overlaminate, make sure the print is
completely dry and protected in a plastic bag. During transportation or storage, avoid exposing them to extreme temperature
and humidity changes.
3) Installation Instructions (Reference TA2500 for detailed drywall applications):
a) Before installing, unroll and lay flat. Allow the printed ROODLE to relax at room temperature for at least 90 minutes.
b) Do not allow the adhesive to touch any other areas of the product as this may result in damage to your ROODLE.
c) Do not install your ROODLE onto cold or damp surfaces, or anywhere near heaters, fires or central heating radiators.
d) If the wall has been freshly painted, allow it to fully cure, at least one week prior to installing your ROODLE. Consult
your paint manufacturer for proper cure times.
e) MACtac recommends a test strip be included in the graphic for the end user to test on their walls. For best results
insure the wall has a flat, smooth, even, dry surface. Avoid textured surfaces including textured paints, wallpapers,
stucco, scrub-able paints, etc.
f) Make sure your ROODLE will fit in the area. Measure your wall and your ROODLE.
g) Use a clean alcohol saturated cloth to remove any dust from your wall surface. You may need a damp cloth or cleaners
to remove excessive dirt and dust followed by the alcohol wipe. If so, allow an additional 24 hours to dry as many
surfaces absorb moisture like a sponge!
h) Spread out your ROODLE on a flat surface, face down. Begin peeling back the liner off from the top down about 2 – 5
inches, and fold under. Position the ROODLE on the wall. Once it is in place, lightly tack down the exposed
adhesive. Using a squeegee, smooth down the rest of the exposed adhesive working top down and from the center out.
Remove 6 – 10” additional liner and apply with squeegee. Again working from the top down and from the center out.
i) Continue in this manner until the entire ROODLE has been applied.
j) For wall murals plan the graphic with a 1inch overlap.
k) Finish, by re-squeegeeing all the outer edges and overlapping seams to insure good contact with the wall surface.
4) Removal Instructions:
a. Starting in a corner, carefully pry up the vinyl from the wall.
b. Pull back at a 90° angle to create the least amount of stress on the painted surface underneath the graphic.
c. Continue peeling at a slow speed, keeping the angle 90° and diagonal to the panel
d. For best results, remove slowly.
* Values given are typical and are not necessarily for use in specification.