What is a protective film?

What is a protective film?

Protective film is a material that can be used to protect surfaces that are easily damaged. This damage includes minor or moderate abrasions, scratches, etc. These films generally vary according to thickness, material, and bond strength.

Based on various combinations of these characteristics, these films can be used appropriately in various situations to help prevent damage.

One interesting thing about these films is that they were originally developed for military applications. Even in the 1960s, the US Department of Defense realized that their helicopter blades could not escape the damage caused by debris in the air. This problem eventually inspired the creation of a protective layer designed to be transparent, lightweight and strong enough to prevent damage to military equipment in use.

As we all know, these protective layers or "helicopter tapes" eventually developed into modern vehicles.

Which material is used in the production of these films?

In short, the main material used is usually some kind of plastic. Here are a few specific types of materials that are commonly used to create protective films:

Low-density polyethylene film has enhanced elasticity, flexibility and is generally light in weight

Polyvinyl chloride is smooth and has relatively high elasticity, making it an ideal choice for metal surface protection

Polypropylene is less elastic and can stay firm even at higher temperatures

Polyolefin works particularly well on glass or painted metal, some variants are used for packaging

Co-extruded low-density polyethylene provides a higher level of protection through the use of layering technology

Paper is usually used to prevent damage from very small impacts

Now that you are familiar with specific materials, we will introduce various protective films.

Surface protective film

A high-quality surface protection film is a film that is easy to use and remove, while providing a smooth surface effect on the surface it uses. They usually bring the following benefits to applications:

anti-UV

Resistant to low or high temperature

Anti-moisture and anti-fouling

Prevent scratches and abrasions

These are usually used to protect commercial glass systems, glass surfaces, plastics, stone, brick, granite, marble, etc. These types of films are specially designed to add a layer of protection to vulnerable surfaces.

Industries that specialize in the manufacture and distribution of packaging products often find themselves in need of this protection. However, it becomes difficult to cut these films into shapes suitable for various surfaces. In addition, it must be ensured that the least bubbles are generated during application, which usually requires the expertise of qualified professionals.

RUICO is a company specializing in Protective Film , and has cooperation with mining companies in many countries. If you have any needs in this regard, please contact us

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