MacTac 3.7 Mil Matte Opaque

MacTac IMAGin® JT5828HTO Matte Opaque 54″ x 164′

MacTac IMAGin® JT5828HTO Matte Opaque is a 3.7 mil matte white soft calendared PVC film engineered for high performance digital inkjet printing. Built with a high tack, permanent, opaque solvent acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive and 86# white kraft liner, JT5828HTO delivers aggressive adhesion, strong opacity, and dependable medium term outdoor durability.

Designed for billboards, tri-vision displays, and promotional graphics, MacTac IMAGin® JT5828HTO performs on flat and slightly curved surfaces and supports demanding installation environments.

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Why Choose MacTac IMAGin® JT5828HTO Matte Opaque

MacTac IMAGin® JT5828HTO provides high tack performance for challenging substrates and billboard applications.

• 3.7 Mil Matte White PVC: Soft calendared construction supports consistent print quality and controlled flexibility.
• High Tack Permanent Adhesive: Builds quickly to a strong bond with resistance to creep, solvents, and heat.
• Opaque Construction: Enhances coverage and blocks substrate show-through.
• Approved for Carpet Floor Graphics: Tested for interior short-napped commercial carpeting when paired with PF6000 slip-resistant overlaminates.
• Medium Term Outdoor Durability: Unprinted film rated up to 4 years outdoors.
• Low VOC Adhesive: Supports installation environments with controlled emissions.

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Applications

• Medium term outdoor advertising
• Tri-vision billboards
• Flat billboards
• Indoor promotional graphics
• Retail displays
• Short-napped commercial carpet floor graphics (with PF6000 laminate)
• Flat and slightly curved surface installations

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Key Features

• Film Type: Matte white soft calendared vinyl (PVC)
• Thickness: 3.7 mil
• Adhesive Type: High tack permanent opaque solvent acrylic
• Adhesive Category: High tack, low VOC
• Liner: 86# white kraft
• Width: 54 inches
• Length: 164 feet
• Outdoor Durability: Up to 4 years unprinted
• Minimum Application Temperature: 50°F
• End Use Temperature: -5°F to 158°F

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Specifications

Peel Adhesion 180° on Glass:

• 30 minutes: 5.5 to 7.0 lb/in
• 24 hours: 6.5 to 7.5 lb/in

Quick Tack on Glass:

• 4.0 to 5.7 lb/in²

Dimensional Stability:

• Maximum 1.5 percent after 48 hours at 158°F

Surface Burning Characteristics:

• Class A rating
• Flame Spread: 10
• Smoke Density: 40

Flammability:

• Self-extinguishing

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Printing Compatibility

MacTac IMAGin® JT5828HTO supports:

• Latex
• Solvent and eco-solvent inkjet
• UV inkjet
• UV cured screen
• UV offset
• Thermal transfer
• HP Indigo
• Narrow web UV inkjet

For best print results, use correct ICC profiles and printer settings specific to your equipment.

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Durability

• Outdoor Unprinted Film: Up to 4 years
• Indoor: Extended service life depending on environment

Graphic longevity depends on ink system quality, environmental exposure, and whether an overlaminate is applied.

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Printing & Installation Guidelines

• Print at approximately 73°F and 50% relative humidity
• Do not exceed 270 percent ink saturation
• Allow solvent and eco-solvent prints to dry 24 to 48 hours before lamination
• Laminate with Permacolor ColorGard LUV Series or PromoGard for enhanced durability
• Roll printed graphics image out with a minimum 6 inch diameter for transport
• Avoid extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations

Always test ink, laminate, and substrate combinations before full production.

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FAQ

Is MacTac IMAGin® JT5828HTO suitable for billboard applications?
Yes. It is designed for tri-vision and flat billboard installations with strong high tack adhesion.

Can it be used for floor graphics?
Yes. It is approved for interior short-napped commercial carpeting when used with PF6000 slip-resistant overlaminate films.

How long does it last outdoors?
The unprinted film delivers up to 4 years of outdoor durability.

Does it require lamination?
Lamination improves abrasion resistance and delays color fading, especially in high exposure environments.

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Secure High-Tack Performance for Demanding Graphics

Choose MacTac IMAGin® JT5828HTO Matte Opaque for billboard, promotional, and floor graphic applications that require aggressive adhesion and dependable durability.

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