3M™ Panaflex™ Awning and Sign Substrate 945RL

Description

3M Panaflex Awning and Sign Substrate 945RL is a durable, 22-mil thick white-pigmented vinyl substrate reinforced with a polyester scrim, designed for high-performance signage and awning applications in visual communications and printing. This flexible, translucent material features a smooth, semi-gloss surface with built-in dirt resistance, ensuring long-lasting vibrancy and ease of maintenance in outdoor environments. Key specifications include a thickness of 20-24 mil (0.51-0.60 mm), weight of 19 ounces per square yard, and tensile strength minimum of 100 lbs/in (warp and weft). It offers tear strength of typically 30 lbs/in (warp) and 20 lbs/in (weft), with elongation up to 50% and interfacial adhesion minimum of 8 lbs/in. Thread count is 18 threads per inch (500 denier), and gloss measures 5-15 at 60 degrees. Roll widths range from 59 to 165 inches, supporting maximum finished sizes up to 625 square feet per warranted face. Ideal for inkjet direct printing, cut film decoration, screen printing, solvent, eco-solvent, UV, and latex inks, it excels in backlit signs, awnings, and wide-width seamless installations. Compatible with 3M laminates like 3658G and 3660M, it provides up to 6 years of outdoor durability under 3M MCS Warranty for medium- to long-term use, delivering cost-effective, high-impact graphics with excellent dimensional stability.