WO1998002307A1 - Cover foil - Google Patents
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- WO1998002307A1 WO1998002307A1 PCT/NL1997/000421 NL9700421W WO9802307A1 WO 1998002307 A1 WO1998002307 A1 WO 1998002307A1 NL 9700421 W NL9700421 W NL 9700421W WO 9802307 A1 WO9802307 A1 WO 9802307A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/06—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
- B32B27/08—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/30—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising vinyl (co)polymers; comprising acrylic (co)polymers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/36—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising polyesters
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/40—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular optical properties
- B32B2307/412—Transparent
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/50—Properties of the layers or laminate having particular mechanical properties
- B32B2307/538—Roughness
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- the invention relates to a cover foil intended to be applied adheringly to a surface optionally carrying information such as letters, numbers, images or the like, for instance the surface of a carrier plate, which foil consists of a laminate, comprising: a first layer which is for instance only plastically deformable at a relatively high first temperature for instance in the range of 120"C - 200 "C, for instance comprising polycarbonate, PMMA, PVC, ABS, PP, PE, which first layer is provided before, during or after joining together with the other layers with a structure, for instance a texture and/or a pattern pressed out of its main surface by exerting pressure and increasing temperature to at least the said first temperature, for instance by using a heated profile roller; a second layer adhered thereto consisting of a dimensionally stable carrier layer, for instance comprising polycarbonate, PMMA, PVC, polyester/PET, ABS; and adhered thereto, either a third layer meltable and thus thermally-activated at a relatively low second temperature, for instance in the range of
- the third layer can be of the thermally- activated type, which for instance only melts at about 80 * .
- the outer surfaces of the first and third layer can then in principle not adhere to each other. It has nevertheless been found that also at the said melting point this adhesion does in fact occur. It occurs because a thermally-activated glue also has a certain, albeit slight, pressure-sensitivity, but also because during winding up of the foil at a certain strip tension the layers lying on top of one another can slide over each other with friction, whereby a quite considerable temperature increase to above the said melting point can occur locally.
- the invention has for its object to embody a cover foil of the said type such that the described drawbacks do not occur.
- the cover foil according to the invention has the special feature that the outer surface of the first layer is of the type which substantially does not adhere to the outer surface of the third layer such that in the rolled-up state of the cover foil these outer surfaces lying on one another substantially do not mutually adhere; and the second layer can also comprise PVF/Tedlar, acrylates and acryl-based substances or other relatively non-stretch materials.
- the foil can for instance be characterized by a non-adhesive layer arranged on the outer surface of the first layer.
- non-adhesive layer consists of a film or layer of silicone material, PTFE, PE, PP and the like or combinations thereof.
- Yet another embodiment has the special feature that the first layer consists of a light-transmitting material which substantially does not adhere to the outer surface of the third layer.
- This latter embodiment can have the feature that the first layer consists of light-transmitting, for instance transparent, PTFE, PE, PP and the like or combinations thereof.
- Arranging of a silicone film can take place by making use of a solvent evaporating after application such as toluene, by spraying on an emulsion or by applying a pure silicone material without using a solvent.
- Use can for instance be made of a squeegee or the like.
- the thickness of a silicone film can be very small and lie for instance in the order of a few micrometers. When a relatively porous outer surface is used it can be recommended to treat this surface such that it is sealed, for instance by a treatment at increased temperature and a certain pressure.
- a cover foil of the above described type with a smooth and therefore glossy outer surface of the first layer has a quite considerable scratch-sensitivity. This can be determined experimentally in simple manner by scratching over the surface with a nail. After this experimental treatment the surface will often display a distinct scratch, this of course depending on the test conditions and the applied materials. Such scratches can also occur when the finished cover foil is manufactured in the factory or is rolled up in the finished state and for instance transported along stationary guides. There is also the possibility of said scratch damage occurring due to a somewhat careless handling of the finished cover foil in order to adhere this to a surface for covering.
- the reflectivity or the glossy character of the outer surface can be precisely controlled by a well- considered choice of the surface roughness and the film of silicone material. Because the generally very thin layer of silicone material will to some degree at least have the effect of effectively concealing the surface roughness to a certain extent, the glossy character of the rough outer surface is concealed and a glossier surface is obtained. A high-gloss surface can even be realized subject to the roughness and thickness of the silicone material. The considerably reduced scratch- resistance cannot be the result of the hardness of the silicone material which is anyway not a specifically hard material and which is moreover very thin.
- the low scratch-resistance probably results from the fact that due to the presence of the film of silicone material a caused scratch does not manifest itself optically, or hardly so. In the strict sense therefore there is perhaps no "real" increased scratch-resistance but the effect is that possible scratches hardly manifest themselves optically, or at least do so to a considerably lesser extent.
- cover foil having the feature that the cover foil is transparent and the cured silicone material has an optical refractive index which is at least roughly the same as the refractive index of the first layer.
- the cover foil with a rough outer surface having cured silicone material thereon can be manufactured in simple manner if the cover foil has the feature that the first layer is manufactured by carrying a foil strip of the relevant material through the pinch of heated pressure rollers urged toward each other, wherein the outer surface of one of these pressure rollers has a profile corresponding with the desired roughness of the outer surface of the first layer.
- This cover foil can further have the special feature that the silicone material is cured by polymerization, for instance by a thermal treatment or radiating with ultraviolet radiation.
- the layer of silicone material is applied, for instance sprayed on, in the form of a solution of a polymer, a catalyst and an inhibitor.
- the inhibitor is removed in a drying tunnel where an increased temperature prevails. By removing the inhibitor the catalyst becomes active to cure the polymer.
- figure 1 shows a schematic view of a device which is adapted for processing a cover foil, wherein the outer surface of the third layer is covered by a protective foil which must be removed before use
- figure 2 shows a cross section through a first embodiment of a cover foil according to the invention
- figure 3 is a cross section through a variant.
- FIG. 1 shows a device 1 for arranging a light-transmitting cover foil 3 on a carrier 2.
- the cover foil 3 comprises a third layer acting as glue layer.
- the glue is of the pressure-sensitive type and is covered in the rolled-up state on roll 4 by a silicone protective foil 5 which must be removed prior to the application process in application station 6.
- the protective foil is deflected by a deflecting roller 7 and guided therefrom to a waste roll 8 in order to be wound thereon.
- this foil 3 is deflected by deflecting roller 9 and subsequently introduced into the pinch between two rollers 10, 11 for pressing onto carrier 2 while being transported according to arrow 12.
- Figure 2 shows a light-transmitting cover foil according to the invention.
- This foil comprises a first layer which is only plastically deformable at a relatively high first temperature, for instance in the range of 120 °C - 200°C, for instance consisting of polycarbonate, PMMA, PVC, ABS, PP, PE or combinations thereof, which first layer 13 is provided before, during or after joining together with the other layers mentioned hereinbelow with a structure, for instance a texture of outer surface 14.
- Adhered to the first layer 13 by means of adhesive agents is a second layer 15, consisting of a dimensionally stable carrier layer, for instance
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Priority Applications (1)
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AU34652/97A AU3465297A (en) | 1996-07-16 | 1997-07-16 | Cover foil |
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NL1003601A NL1003601C2 (en) | 1996-07-16 | 1996-07-16 | Cover foil. |
NL1003601 | 1996-07-16 |
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Citations (6)
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EP0168624A1 (en) * | 1984-06-15 | 1986-01-22 | Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft | Adhesive tape |
EP0394550A1 (en) * | 1989-04-24 | 1990-10-31 | Nitto Denko Corporation | Fixing tape |
EP0460322A1 (en) * | 1990-06-08 | 1991-12-11 | Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. | Method of treating the back side of a pressure sensitive adhesive tape or sheet |
EP0475460A2 (en) * | 1985-01-23 | 1992-03-18 | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company | Directly printable tape with novel release coating |
WO1995003368A1 (en) * | 1993-07-22 | 1995-02-02 | Mobil Plastics Europe, Inc. | Pressure sensitive adhesive film |
WO1996009928A1 (en) * | 1994-09-26 | 1996-04-04 | Sallmetall B.V. | Cover foil with heat-activated layer |
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- 1996-07-16 NL NL1003601A patent/NL1003601C2/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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- 1997-07-16 WO PCT/NL1997/000421 patent/WO1998002307A1/en active Application Filing
- 1997-07-16 AU AU34652/97A patent/AU3465297A/en not_active Abandoned
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EP0168624A1 (en) * | 1984-06-15 | 1986-01-22 | Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft | Adhesive tape |
EP0475460A2 (en) * | 1985-01-23 | 1992-03-18 | Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company | Directly printable tape with novel release coating |
EP0394550A1 (en) * | 1989-04-24 | 1990-10-31 | Nitto Denko Corporation | Fixing tape |
EP0460322A1 (en) * | 1990-06-08 | 1991-12-11 | Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. | Method of treating the back side of a pressure sensitive adhesive tape or sheet |
WO1995003368A1 (en) * | 1993-07-22 | 1995-02-02 | Mobil Plastics Europe, Inc. | Pressure sensitive adhesive film |
WO1996009928A1 (en) * | 1994-09-26 | 1996-04-04 | Sallmetall B.V. | Cover foil with heat-activated layer |
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AU3465297A (en) | 1998-02-09 |
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