ORACAL 8500 Translucent High Performance
This high performance calendered film features the
lowest shrinkage of any translucent film. ORACAL® 8500 has been
especially designed for producing high-quality signs, backlit acrylic
and glass surfaces and translucent banners. Available in 55
satin-finish colors (custom colors also available).Colors for ORACAL 8500 Translucent High Performance
The colors reflected on your computer screen are approximations of
the actual colors that appear on Oracal color charts and catalogs. When
ordering a colored product, please make your selections based on how
color appears in the appropriate color chart.

White 010
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Brimstone Yellow 025
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Yellow 021
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Zinc Yellow 013
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Golden Yellow 020
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Ochre Yellow 207
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Yellow Orange 015
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Orange 034
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Fox Red 330
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Coral Red 323
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Light Red 032
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Carnation Red 329
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Crimson 016
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Red 031
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Cherry Red 017
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Dark Red 030
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Pale Pink 085
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Light Pink 413
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Pink 041
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Heather Red 008
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Violet 040
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Light Violet 403
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Lilac 012
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Pastel Blue 527
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Light Blue 053
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Azure Blue 052
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Gentian Blue 051
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Grey Blue 528
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Middle Blue 005
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Intensive Blue 006
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King Blue 049
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Caribic Blue 542
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Cobalt Blue 065
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Dark Blue 007
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Dark Turquoise 541
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Turqouise Blue 066
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Turquoise 054
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Light Green 062
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Lime Tree Green 063
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Middle Green 009
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Reed Green 614
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Grass Green 068
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Dragon green 618
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Emerald 087
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Dark Green 060
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Black 070
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Middle Grey 074
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TEelegrey 076
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Light Grey 072
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Ivory 805
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Pale Brown 011
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Light brown 081
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Coffee 088
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Silver Grey (metallic) 090
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Gold (metallic) 091
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Technical Specs
Description
Translucent, high performance PVC film providing homogeneous uniformity
when viewed through or on to the materials. Features a silk-matte
finish to inhibit undesired reflection. Available in 55 luminous colors.
Release Paper
84 # custom silicone-coated paper with special release characteristics
that provide excellent weeding and release values. Customized blue
silicone paper liner for white provides superior contrast for cutting
and weeding.
Adhesive
Solvent polyacrylate, permanent
Areas of Use
This film is especially designed for producing longer-term illuminated signs on rigid or thermoformed surfaces.
Printing Techniques
Thermal transfer compatible
Thickness
(without protective paper and adhesive) 3 mil
Dimensional Stability
(FINAT-TM 14) adhered to steel, no measurable shrinkage in cross direction; in length, <.008"
Temperature Resistance
adhered to acrylic, -40°F up to +194°F, no variation
Adhesive Power
(FINAT-TM 1, after 24 h) Adhered to glass: 4.1 lb/in, Adhered to acrylic 3.7 lb/in
Minimum paste up temperature
46°F
Outdoor Durability
(based on vertical surface exposure) 7 years for colors; 5 years for metallics
Shelf Life
(68 °F/50% relative humidity) 2 years
Elongation at break (across)
(DIN EN ISO 527) min. 150%
Elongation at break (along)
(DIN EN ISO 527) min. 130%
Tensile Strength (across)
(DIN EN ISO 527) min. 19 MPa
Tensile Strength (along)
(DIN EN ISO 527) min. 19 MPa
Resistance to solvents and chemicals
adhered to acrylic, after 8 hours (in 0.5% household cleaning agents)at room temperature and 149°F, no variation
Minimum application temperature
+46 °F
Available Widths (in inches)
15 punched, 24, 30, 36 (#010 white only), 48
Available Lengths
10-yard and 50-yard rolls
Surface finish
silk-matte
Number of Colors
55
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