Clear Tear-Seal is soft, transparent polypropylene film that has been engineered to allow for easy weld and tear fabrication. Clear Tear-Seal is an exceptional material for applications requiring toughness, optical clarity, and a soft, vinyl-like feel. The film is often used with American Profol’s Soft ProPlast® material to manufacture welded items such as three-ring binders and identification badge holders.
Applications:
Three-ring binder overlays
Checkbook windows
Photo wallet windows
Identification badge holder windows
Business card holder windows
Pouches for packaging drill bits and other tools
Pocket protectors
Notepad holders
CD sleeves
Photo album pages
Coin, stamp, and baseball card holders
Menu covers
Printing / graphics applications
Artist portfolio cases
Advantages:
Soft feel - suitable for vinyl replacement
Optical clarity
Smooth, high gloss surface
Engineered for weld and tear fabrication (tear-away flange)
Copy safe - will not lift print
Acid free - contains no PVC
Easy to weld using ultrasonic or thermal welding machinery
Natural living hinge ability
Easy to print
Easy to coat with adhesives
Good dimensional stability
Excellent chemical resistance
Recyclable
Manufacturing Capabilities:
In-line corona treatment
Thickness range: 4 mil to 9 mil thick
Standard web widths: 56” - 93”
In-line slitting to custom roll widths
Biodegradable available
The statements, technical information, and recommendations contained herein are presented in good faith based upon tests believed to be reliable and/or practical experience. The reader is cautioned that Profol cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information, and it is the customer’s sole responsibility to determine the suitability of Profol’s products in any given application.
