ASTM F2296 Standard Practice for Specifying the Adhesion of Lamination Films to Prints Using Mechanical Stress

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ASTM F2296 Standard Practice for Specifying the Adhesion of Lamination Films to Prints Using Mechanical Stress

The ASTM F2296 standard describes procedures for assessing adhesion between amination films and black-and-white or color images produced by printers, copiers, and other repertory devices.

ASTM F2296 Standard Practice for Specifying the Adhesion of Lamination Films to Prints Using Mechanical Stress

The image life of printed media displayed in both typical office and outdoor environments can be extended by lamination or encapsulation. While natural aging is the most reliable method of assessing lamination adhesion, the length of time required makes this method practical for most materials. Using mechanical stress, this application allows comparative studies of prints and lamination films.

Factors such as heat, cold, thermal shock, ultraviolet/visible radiation and water vapor in office and outdoor environments can affect laminate stability. The resistance of the laminate to these factors can be evaluated by applying mechanical stress.

Good adhesion is paramount for laminating films and prints. Laminating film that does not fit a print or generally vice versa has no commercial value. This application is used to obtain comparative data of adhesion strength of encapsulated or laminated media.

This standard can be used to test different laminates with a specific set of inks and media, or it can be used to evaluate inks and media with a specific laminate.

This standard applies to laminated images where the substrate surface is subject to failure under mechanical stress, mostly from peeling conditions (paper, film, cloth, etc.).

This standard is not meant to address all safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to determine appropriate safety and health practices prior to use and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions.

Testing services are also provided by our organization within the scope of the Standard Practice for Determining the Adhesion of ASTM F2296 Lamination Films to Prints Using Mechanical Stress, within the framework of laboratory testing services.

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