Product Description
ORAJET® 3105HT High-Tack Calendered PVC Digital Media – 4 Mil Gloss White with Grey High-Initial-Tack Adhesive – Built for Low-Energy Plastics & Powder Coatings
Grey Permanent High-Tack Adhesive | Polyethylene, Polypropylene & Powder Coat | UL 969 Certified | 100% Splice-Free Rolls
Standard permanent adhesives fail on low-energy plastics and powder-coated metal — the graphic lifts at the edges within weeks and the job comes back. ORAJET® 3105HT solves it with a grey, solvent-based permanent adhesive that delivers extremely high initial tack and an aggressive final bond on the substrates that give shops the most trouble.
The 4-mil high-performance calendered PVC face stock prints gloss white on latex, solvent, eco-solvent, and UV curable systems, and carries UL 969 "Marking and Labeling Systems" certification in the USA and CSA C22.2 No. 0.15 "Adhesive Labels" in Canada — the approvals that industrial label and equipment marking work typically requires. Every roll ships 100% splice free.
Where 3105HT Earns Its Keep
- Low surface energy plastics — polyethylene and polypropylene substrates that reject conventional permanent adhesives.
- Powder-coated surfaces — equipment housings, frames, and fabricated metal.
- Powersports and outdoor gear — ATV and UTV panels, kayaks, coolers, dirt bike template graphics.
- Industrial labels and safety markings — UL 969 and CSA certified for marking and labeling systems.
- Portable sanitation and rental fleet — porta-johns, job site equipment, hard-hat decals.
- Smooth and lightly textured surfaces — best on semi-flat applications; for complex compound curves, step up to cast 3951HT.
The Grey Adhesive Advantage
The grey adhesive layer blocks the color of what's underneath. On a black plastic ATV fender, a red powder-coated frame, or over an existing dark graphic, grey adhesive keeps whites reading white and colors printing true instead of dulling and shifting. It is the practical reason to choose 3105HT over a clear-adhesive film on anything but a white substrate.
Technical Data
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Film Type | High-performance calendered PVC, white, gloss finish |
| Thickness | 4 mil (without liner and adhesive) |
| Adhesive | Grey, solvent-based, permanent — high initial tack and final adhesion |
| Adhesive Power | 6.39 lb/in on stainless steel (FINAT TM-1, 24 hr average) |
| Release Liner | 90# PE-coated silicone paper |
| Tensile Strength | Min. 19 MPa along and across (DIN EN ISO 527) |
| Elongation at Break | Min. 130% along / min. 150% across (DIN EN ISO 527) |
| Dimensional Stability | Adhered to steel: no cross-direction shrinkage; < 0.016" in length (FINAT TM-14) |
| Temperature Resistance | -58°F to +212°F on aluminum, no variation |
| Minimum Application Temperature | 32°F |
| Fire Behavior / Rating | Self-extinguishing on steel (DIN 75200); ASTM E 84-07 Class "A" |
| Certifications | UL 969 (USA), CSA C22.2 No. 0.15 (Canada) |
| Seawater Resistance | Adhered to aluminum, 100 hr at 73°F, no variation (DIN 50 021) |
| Life Expectancy | 5 years unprinted, vertical surfaces, accepted application procedures |
| Shelf Life | 1 year at 68°F / 50% RH |
| Print Compatibility | Latex, solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable |
| Available Widths & Lengths | 150 ft (50 yd) in 30", 54", 60" 30 ft (10 yd) in 30", 54" |
Recommended ORAGUARD® Overlaminates
ORAGUARD® Series 215, 270, 280, 290, 290GF, and 293 are the recommended laminate options for 3105HT. Series 215 and 270 are the standard pairings for high-tack graphics work; step to 290 or 289F where the job needs premium cast protection over contours.
Choosing Between the ORAFOL High-Tack Films
| ORAJET 3164HT | ORAJET 3105HT | ORAJET 3951HT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4-mil calendered | 4-mil calendered | 2-mil cast |
| Positioning | Short-term economical | Medium-term intermediate | Long-term premium |
| Surface Type | Semi-flat | Semi-flat | Complex contoured |
| Substrates | Smooth low-surface-energy | Smooth and rough textured low-surface-energy | Smooth and rough textured low-surface-energy |
| Typical Jobs | Hard-hat decals, porta-johns, industrial labels | ATV, UTV, kayaks, dirt bike template graphics, industrial labels | UTV and snowmobile full wraps, textured plastic, wheel covers |
| Powder Coating | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Printing & Application Notes
Ink Drying
Use ORAFOL ICC profiles, available in the Support section at orafolamericas.com. Allow solvent-based inks to dry a minimum of 24 hours — 48 to 72 hours preferred — at 70°F before cutting the graphic or applying a laminate. Trapped solvent is the leading cause of edge lift and laminate failure on high-tack media.
Surface Preparation
Clean the substrate thoroughly of dust, grease, and any contamination that could interfere with adhesion. Freshly lacquered or painted surfaces must be fully cured, and the compatibility of specific lacquers and paints should be tested before production. Structured or textured films are more sensitive than smooth films in both processing and cleaning, and will require more frequent cleaning in service.
Not sure which high-tack film fits the job?
Ask us about printed laminated samples of 3164HT, 3105HT, and 3951HT so you can compare print quality, laminate sheen, white point, and adhesive strength side by side. KG Supplies stocks ORAFOL in Phoenix with overnight delivery to Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado, plus nationwide UPS shipping. Call (602) 272-8655 or email Sales@kgsupplies.com.
