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Toray’s New Low Haze Lumirror® U50 Improves End-Product Quality Through Ease of Handling & High Optical Clarity

North Kingstown, RI – Lumirror® U50 (US patent pending), a new ultra clear polyester film from Toray Plastics (America), Inc., combines haze levels of 0.4% with ease of handling, and high optical clarity. Available in thicknesses from 47 to 200 Gauge (½ to 2 mil), Lumirror® U50 enables higher productivity and a better quality finished product compared to competitive films.

Lumirror® U50 benefits from Toray’s proprietary multi-layer extrusion technology, which provides a consistent surface finish and an ultra clear base with excellent handling. Lumirror® U50 actually becomes “clearer” after processing. The minimal haze present is largely surface haze which “disappears” when the film is coated or laminated. A very tangible benefit is the significant reduction of high angle sun haze, a factor in many solar applications. Lumirror® U50 does not have a chemical surface slip treatment, which can increase scratches and interfere with subsequent processing.

Other low haze polyester films are prone to static issues, scratches, pitting/pimpling, uneven unwind & rewind, and poor roll formation. This makes these other films very difficult to handle and impairs the quality of the finished product. In contrast, Lumirror® U50, benefiting from Toray’s exclusive manufacturing process, resolves these issues while maintaining superior roll formation and handling. This simplifies the converting process, improving productivity and end product quality.

Lumirror® U50 is ideal for applications in solar, medical, automotive, metalization, tape and printing markets. Lumirror® U50 is one of a family of high clarity, easy handling products, including U60 and U70. All Toray polyester films are produced under clean room conditions guaranteeing films free of scratches and micro-oil spots. Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is ISO 9002 certified.

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. is a leading manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene films for magnetic, industrial and capacitor applications as well as flexible and rigid packaging. The company is a subsidiary of Toray Industries, Inc., the world leader in synthetic fibers and textiles, carbon fibers, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and high performance films, with annual sales of $10 billion.

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