Macdermid Autotype's Autoflex EB film used to create Tuffscreen
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Autoflex EB
Macdermid Autotype’s Autoflex EB was used by BOM Group to manufacture its Tuffscreen touch screen in order to solve the problem of cracked screens used for airport duty-free.
Macdermid Autotype’s Autoflex EB hard-coated polyester film was used by BOM Group to create its Tuffscreen touch screen.
Tuffscreen was invented in order to solve the issue of cracked or broken screens on devices used by aircraft for duty free sales.
It uses the Autoflex EB hardcoated polyester film, which has an abrasion and impact resistant surface.
It is adhered to a clear, gel layer that acts as a cushion to protect the screen.
Key information
- Sheets are laser cut and are available in a range of sizes up to a standard laptop screen.
- Larger sizes (e.g. for TVs) are currently in development.
- Autoflex EB also renders Tuffscreen resistant to a variety of solvents and cleaners.
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Data sheet: Macdermid Autoflex EB (7 series) is an embossable polyester film download
Autoflex EB (7 series) is a high-quality, embossable polyester film, consisting of a base polyester and a chemically-bonded UV-cured hard surface, and can be used in applications such as touch screens and fascia panels.
Data sheet: Macdermid Autoflex EB has UV-cured hard surface download
Autoflex EB is a high quality, embossable, hard coated polyester film that consists of a base polyester and an embossable, texturable, chemically bonded UV-cured hard surface coating, and can be used in applications including membrane switch overlays.
