Melinex® 516 Polyester Film
A high clarity polyester film which is two side pretreated for slip to combine good handling properties with high clarity and brilliance.

PROPERTY

GAUGE
VALUES
UNITS
TEST
OPTICAL





Gardner Haze

265
0.2
%
ASTM D 1003


300
0.2
%
ASTM D 1003


400
0.3
%
ASTM D 1003


500
0.3
%
ASTM D 1003
TLT

265
88.5
%
ASTM D 1003


300
88.5
%
ASTM D 1003


400
88.3
%
ASTM D 1003


500
88.0
%
ASTM D 1003
PHYSICAL





C.O.F. (dynamic) A-B


0.45
%
ASTM D 1894
Elongation at Break
MD

180
%
ASTM D 882A

TD

120
%
ASTM D 882A
Tensile Strength
MD

28,000
psi.
ASTM D 882A

TD

35,000
psi.
ASTM D 882A
Yield Strength
MD

14,000
psi.
ASTM D 882A

TD

14,500
psi.
ASTM D 882A
THERMAL





Shrinkage
MD

2.5
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5min

TD

1.0
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5min

* Values are for reference only. Contact your Pilcher Hamilton Sales Representative for actual gauges available.

CONDITIONS: Determination of the suitability of the material to the use contemplated is the user’s responsibility. Users assume all risks resulting from the use of our products and must confirm adaptability through their own tests. Liability will in no event exceed value of the material sold.
Melinex® is the registered trademark of the DuPont Teijin Films Corporation.
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