Types and Applications of Protective Film

According to Research and Markets, the protective film market is growing at a CAGR of 6.23%. Set to reach $17.57 billion, a closer look at this market, including its types, growth drivers, and leading regions.

Types of protective films

Protective films are divided into an adhesive-coated segment and a self-adhesive segment. Adhesive-coated films in particular are expected to account for the largest share and are the most commonly used. These types of films are based on the following polymers.

Polyethylene

Polypropylene

polyethylene terephthalate

Polyvinyl chloride

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They are easier to manufacture than self-adhesive protective films and also offer cost advantages.

The report states that of the polymers used in adhesive coating formulations, polyethylene will be the most prominent. This is due to its.

suitability for a wide range of adhesives (water, acrylics, solvents)

compatibility with substrates coated with protective films

Growth driver for protective films

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Applications of Protective films

Plastic panels

LCD displays

Acrylic panels

Appliance plastics

Automotive plastics

PVC profiles

Methacrylate

Polycarbonate

Windows and Doors

In addition to the applicability to a wide range of adhesives, protective films are experiencing increased demand in the following markets.

Transport

electronics

Building Construction

This is due in large part to manufacturers' growing awareness of the need to protect their products from dirt, scratches, and chemicals in order to make them more durable.

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Their use in the aftermarket has also increased given their ability to protect against

UV rays

wear and tear

Weathering

Leading the field in protective films

As cited in Research & Markets, Asia Pacific is likely to lead the protective film market during this period. This is mainly due to rapid urbanization and construction development in China, India, and other countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia.

In addition, Japan and South Korea are increasing their demand for protective films due to the growth of the transportation and electronics industries.

  Masking Tapes

Customized packaging options

Other product options

• PE Shrink Bags: The shrink bag can also reinforce and protect aluminum profiles after high-temperature shrinkage, The shrinkage temperature is about 100-200℃.

• Masking Tapes: Masking tapes feature a very high-temperature resistance, The tape is made out of PET compounded with red or white masking paper as a substrate, finished after 5 coating processes. Very fast adhesive, and have excellent flexibility, long persistence, anti-solvent, and high-temperature resistance (it can be up to 200℃ or more). So masking tapes have been widely used in the application of shoemaking, electronics, automobile, hardware, spray coverage during metal processing, and so on.

• PET Protective Film: The PET Protective Film from NB is perfectly applicable to the protection of optoelectronic products, such as cell phone lenses, polarizers, LCD optical mirrors, LCD panels, touch screens, etc.

• Stretch Wrap Films: NB Technology focus on providing Black stretch wrap film, which is an extremely stretchable plastic film that is used to wrap around cargo to protect the goods from any possible damage during the transition.

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