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s o l u t i o n sS O F T, F L E X I B L E F I L M S F O R A W I D E R A N G E O F A P P L I C AT I O N S
When you need reliable adhesives, stick with
INTEGRAL* adhesive films from The Dow
Chemical Company.
INTEGRAL adhesive films are engineered to
adhere to virtually any substrate, from foam and
fabric to metal and wood. And they can be
designed to offer a wide range of properties to
suit practically any application.
Dow has been a leading developer a
of products based on advanced film
for more than 60 years. Our Enginee
Laminates business will work with y
or develop the right film for your pur
Stick with us for:
• Reliability
• High quality
• Dependability
• Innovation
• A commitment to your success
*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company
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E A S Y S T O R A G E A N D H A N D L I N
• Furnished in a clean, dry, non-tack
• Manufactured in continuous rolls
• Need only heat and pressure for a
• Simple cleanup
• Can be easily disposed or recycle
• Labor- and space-saving potentia
D E S I G N F L E X I B I L I T Y
• Designed for one- or two-sided ad
• Choice of adhesives, polymer formand blends
• Variety of melt flows
• Wide range of bond strengths
• Variety of activation temperatures
• Array of film structures and specia
• Color/tint options
• Custom embossing
engineeredt o your spec i f i ca t ions
INTEGRAL adhesive films are easy to work with
and can enhance your products and processes.
In addition to functioning as an adhesive, these
films offer added performance properties, easystorage and handling, and design flexibility.
P E R F O R M A N C E P R O P E R T I E S
• Breathability
• Barrier properties (air, liquids, etc.)
• Strength and toughness
• Significant adhesion to strengthen substrates• Dimensional stability
• Scratch and puncture resistance
• Chemical and corrosion resistance
• UV resistance
• Modified burn characteristics
• Enhanced acoustical properties
• Lower the coefficient of friction
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V E R S A T I L Ep e r f o r m a n c e
Thermoplastics
• ABS
• Polycarbonate
• Vinyl
Textile• Cotton
• Polyester
• Nylon
Other
• Glass
• Fiberglass
INTEGRAL adhesive films provide uniform
adhesion to a wide range of substrates,
including:
Metal
• Aluminum
• Steel/galvanized steel
• Copper
Paper• Cardboard
Foam
• Polyurethane
• Melamine
INTEGRAL adhesive films have proven effective
in diverse applications. Dow professionals are
available to help you select or formulate a film
to fit your particular needs.
• Liquid barrier
• Breathability
• Slip• Formability
f o a m
a p p l i a n c e• Good adhesion
• Barrier properties
• Corrosion resistance
• Noise/vibration reduc
• Aesthetics
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• Good adhesion
• Moisture barrier
• Improved opacity
• Thermal stability
• Surface sealing
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w o o d l a m i n a t i
• Excellent adhesion
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c l o t h i np r o t e c t i v e
• Chemical resistance
• Barrier properties
• Flexibility/drapability
• Formability
p a c k a g i• Easy lamination to a variety of sub
• High toughness and tear resistanc
• Good clarity
• Thermoformable
E X P E
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T H E C H O I C E I S S I M P L EINTEGRAL adhesive films offer several advantages over
liquid adhesives:
• Precision thickness control
• Uniform coverage
• Easy handling and storage
• Minimal pollution
• Simple cleanup
• Reduced disposal costs
• Space- and energy-savings potential
• Minimal adhesive waste
SPRAY BOOTH
Spray ApplicationRequires AdditionalLabor or Capital for
Robots
HeatingElementsRequiring
Energy
Fabric orOtherSubstrate
SubstrateOverspray forWaste Disposal
Substrate Part
SprayedSubstrate
CuredAdhesive on
Substrate
Spray Emissions to Environment
Spray Emissions to Environment
DRYING ORADHESIVE
CURING OVEN
MOLDING PART FINISHED PART
Spray Adhesive Process
F I L M P R O C E S S I NG V S . S P R AY P R O C E S S I N G
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When you specify INTEGRAL adhesiv
more than top-quality products, you g
and support of a global industry leade
than six decades, Dow Engineered F
Laminates has been committed to cu
developing high-performance and inn
ucts to solve complex challenges. Th
continues as we work with our custo
today’s – and tomorrow’s – opportun
You have adhesive needs and proces
challenges … we have adhesive solu
by in-depth research, development a
service of The Dow Chemical Compa
defined and documented quality syst
place at each of our manufacturing f
which are ISO 9002 standard certified
fully engaged in Six Sigma and have
Quality Network that includes a busin
leader and plant quality coordinators
maintenance of our quality systems.
are assured we will produce and del
dependable, quality products and ser
expect from Dow.
Dow has the resources and expertise
“push the envelope” and explore new
• Film production sites in North Amer
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