Melinex® 515 Polyester Film
A high clarity film with both sides pretreated for slip to combine good handling properties with clarity and brilliance. Melinex® 515 is suitable for applications that require a more die cuttable polyester film.

PROPERTY
UNIT OF MEASURE
VALUE
TEST METHOD
Tensile Strength
MD
28,000
ASTM D 882A

TD
35,000
ASTM D 882A
Yield Strength
MD
14,000
ASTM D 882A

TD
14,500
ASTM D 882A
Ultimate Elongation
MD
160
ASTM D 882A

TD
120
ASTM D 882A
Coefficent of Friction A/B
(Dynamic)
0.5
ASTM D 1894
Transmission
700 Gauge
87.0
ASTM D 1003

1000 Gauge
85.5
ASTM D1003
Haze
700 Gauge
1.0
ASTM D1003

1000 Gauge
1.6
ASTM D1003
Thermal Shrinkage
MD
2.7
Unrestrained 190° for 5 min

TD
1.3
Unrestrained 190° for 5 min

* 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 Tijin Films Corporation.
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