Melinex® 377 Polyester Film
A translucent matte film having a medium surface gloss which is suitable for creating wood grain and muted metallic effects.

PROPERTY

GAUGE
VALUES
UNITS
TEST
Gardner Haze

75
66
%
ASTM D 1003


92
73
%
ASTM D 1003


142
78
%
ASTM D 1003


200
95
%
ASTM D 1003


300
97
%
ASTM D 1003
OPTICAL

500
99
%
ASTM D 1003
Gloss 45 Degrees

92
38
%
ASTM D 523
Gloss 60 Degrees

92
40
%
ASTM D 523


75
79
%
ASTM D 1003


92
78
%
ASTM D 1003


142
76
%
ASTM D 1003


200
70
%
ASTM D 1003


300
67
%
ASTM D 1003
TLT

500
60
%
ASTM D 1003
PHYSICAL





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


0.3

ASTM D 1894
Elongation at Break
MD

140
%
ASTM D 882-83 (23°c AT 50% RH, strain rate)

TD

100
%
ASTM D 882-83 (23°c AT 50% RH, strain rate)
Tensile Strength
MD

24,900
psi.
ASTM D 882-83 (23°c AT 50% RH, strain rate)

TD

30,600
psi.
ASTM D 882-83 (23°c AT 50% RH, strain rate)
Yield Strength
MD

14,500
psi.
ASTM D 882A

TD

15,500
psi.
ASTM D 882A
THERMAL





Coef. Of Thermal Expansion
MD

19X10E-6
cm/cm°C
Between 20 - 50°C

TD

19X10E-6
cm/cm°C
Between 20 - 50°C
Shrinkage
MD
>200
3.0
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5min


75-142
3.0
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5min

TD
>200
3.0
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5min


75-142
0.0
%
Unrestrained @ 190°C/5min
Upper Melt Temperature


491-500
°F
ASTM E794-85

* 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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