Product Description
ORAJET® 3951HT High-Tack Cast PVC Digital Media – 2 Mil Premium Cast Gloss White with Grey High-Tack Adhesive – The Long-Term Hard-to-Stick Solution
7-Year Unprinted Durability | Grey High-Tack Adhesive | ORALIFE™ Component System Warranty | Splice-Free Guarantee
ORAJET® 3951HT is the top of the ORAFOL high-tack lineup — a 2-mil premium cast PVC film that brings cast conformability to substrates that normally reject adhesive altogether. Where the calendered high-tack films handle flat and semi-flat work, 3951HT wraps compound curves, recessed panels, and textured plastic while holding a permanent grey high-tack bond at 6.4 lb/in on stainless.
This is the film for full-coverage powersports work on polyethylene and polypropylene: UTV side-by-sides, snowmobiles, ATV bodywork, plastic coolers, and heavy powder-coated construction equipment. Prints on latex, solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable, UV-Gel, and resin systems, and is backed by the ORAFOL® (OCS) ORALIFE™ Component System Warranty when paired with a recommended ORAGUARD® laminate.
What Makes This the Premium Tier
- Cast construction — 2-mil premium cast PVC conforms to complex contours and recovers without the shrinkage of a calendered film. Dimensional stability holds under 0.008" in length.
- 7-year unprinted durability — the longest-lived film in the ORAFOL high-tack range.
- Grey solvent-based high-tack adhesive — 6.4 lb/in on stainless, with the grey layer blocking dark substrate color so printed whites stay clean.
- Broadest ink compatibility — latex, solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable, UV-Gel, and resin.
- 39°F minimum application temperature — installs in cool shop and shoulder-season conditions.
- ORALIFE™ Component System Warranty — system-level coverage when matched with an approved ORAGUARD overlaminate.
Applications
- UTV side-by-side and snowmobile full wraps
- ATV bodywork and dirt bike graphics on textured plastic
- Plastic coolers, kayaks, and molded polyethylene equipment
- Automotive wheel covers and trim components
- Industrial powder-coated construction equipment
- Long-term industrial graphics and OEM identification on hard-to-stick surfaces
- Portable sanitation and rental fleet where a multi-year graphic life is required
Durability by Climate Zone
Printed with OEM latex, resin, solvent, eco-solvent, or conformable UV curable / UV-Gel inks and laminated with Premium ORAGUARD® 290, 290GF, or 293, expect:
| Climate Zone | Expected Durability |
|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Up to 7 years |
| Zone 2 | Up to 5 years |
| Zone 3 | Up to 3 years |
Climate zones reflect UV load and heat exposure. The desert Southwest falls in the highest-exposure zone — talk to us about laminate selection before quoting a multi-year graphic life on an Arizona, Nevada, or southern New Mexico install.
Technical Data
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Film Construction | Premium cast PVC film |
| Thickness | 2 mil (without liner and adhesive) |
| Color | 010 Gloss White |
| Adhesive | Grey, solvent-based, permanent — high initial tack and final adhesion |
| Adhesive Power | 6.4 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. 120% along and across (DIN EN ISO 527) |
| Dimensional Stability | Adhered to steel: no cross-direction shrinkage; < 0.008" in length (FINAT TM-14) |
| Temperature Resistance | -58°F to +212°F on aluminum, no variation |
| Minimum Application Temperature | 39°F |
| Fire Behavior / Rating | Self-extinguishing on steel (DIN 75200); ASTM E 84-07 Class "A" |
| Seawater Resistance | Adhered to aluminum, 100 hr at 73°F, no variation (DIN 50 021) |
| Life Expectancy | 7 years unprinted, vertical surfaces, accepted application procedures |
| Shelf Life | 2 years at 68°F / 50% RH |
| Print Compatibility | Latex, solvent, eco-solvent, UV curable, UV-Gel, resin |
| Available Widths & Lengths | 54" and 30" (limited availability) 150 ft (50 yd) and 75 ft (25 yd) rolls |
Recommended ORAGUARD® Overlaminates
- ORAGUARD® 290 — 2 mil cast PVC, the standard pairing for the full 7-year system
- ORAGUARD® 290GF — optically clear 2 mil cast PVC
- ORAGUARD® 293 — 1 mil cast PVC for the thinnest finished build
- ORAGUARD® 279 — 2 mil cast polyurethane for extreme durability and abrasion resistance
Choosing Between the ORAFOL High-Tack Films
| ORAJET 3164HT | ORAJET 3105HT | ORAJET 3951HT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4-mil soft calendered | 4-mil calendered | 2-mil premium cast |
| Positioning | Short-term economical | Medium-term intermediate | Long-term premium |
| Adhesive | Clear, water-based — 5.0 lb/in | Grey, solvent-based — 6.39 lb/in | Grey, solvent-based — 6.4 lb/in |
| Unprinted Life | 4 years | 5 years | 7 years |
| Min. Application Temp | 50°F | 32°F | 39°F |
| Surface Type | Semi-flat, smooth low-surface-energy | Semi-flat, smooth and rough textured | Complex contoured, smooth and rough textured |
| Typical Jobs | Hard-hat decals, porta-johns, industrial labels | ATV, UTV, kayaks, dirt bike template graphics | UTV and snowmobile full wraps, textured plastic, wheel covers |
| Laminates | ORAGUARD 200, 210, 215, 215DU | ORAGUARD 215, 270, 280, 290, 290GF, 293 | ORAGUARD 290, 290GF, 293, 279 |
| Widths | 30", 54", 60" | 30", 54", 60" | 30", 54" |
Printing & Application Notes
Ink Drying
Use ORAFOL ICC profiles from orafol.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 and textured films are more sensitive than smooth films in both processing and cleaning, and require more frequent cleaning in service.
Safety & Compliance
- Composition: PVC film, polyacrylate adhesive, PE-coated paper liner
- No hazardous substances or REACH Candidate List substances above 0.1% (w/w) in film and adhesive
- RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65
- Not classified as a dangerous product for transport
- Waste classification similar to household waste; recycle per local regulation
- Avoid prolonged direct skin contact with the exposed tacky adhesive surface
Speccing a long-term job on hard-to-stick plastic?
Ask us for printed, laminated samples of 3164HT, 3105HT, and 3951HT so you can compare conformability, laminate sheen, white point, and adhesive strength before you commit. We can also help match the right ORAGUARD laminate for the climate exposure your graphic will actually see. 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.
