Arlon DPF 4500GLX/MLX – 3 mil Intermediate Printable Vinyl with X-Scape®

Arlon DPF 4500GLX/MLX is a 3-mil intermediate calendered printable film with a light-gray permanent adhesive and Low Profile X-Scape Technology®. It combines built-in opacity with air-egress installation for commercial signs, real-estate graphics, POP displays and kiosks.

Verified Technical Specifications

• 3-mil (75 micron) face film
• Gloss or matte white finish
• Light-gray permanent adhesive for added opacity
• Lay-flat polycoated liner with Low Profile X-Scape Technology®
• Up to 5 years unprinted durability
• Eco-solvent, solvent, UV and latex ink compatibility

Common Applications

• Short- to medium-term commercial signage
• Real-estate signs
• POP and trade-show graphics
• Kiosks
• Flat common sign substrates

Current CrafterNV Configuration

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Choosing the Right Arlon Film

DPF 4500GLX/MLX sits above short-term promotional DPF 510 when a 5-year intermediate film is more appropriate. X-Scape air-release channels aid installation, while the light-gray adhesive helps cover substrate color or existing graphics.

Printing & Installation Guidance

Use a current media profile appropriate for the printer and ink system. Allow solvent or eco-solvent prints to outgas as required before lamination. Clean and test the actual substrate before production; paint chemistry, surface energy, texture, contamination and environmental conditions can materially affect adhesion. Pair the graphic with an Arlon overlaminate appropriate to the film and application when added abrasion, UV or surface protection is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does X-Scape Technology do?
Arlon's X-Scape liner provides air-egress channels that help trapped air escape during installation, reducing bubbles and improving installation efficiency on appropriate surfaces.

Are DPF 510 and DPF 4500 interchangeable?
No. DPF 510 is a promotional 3-year family, while DPF 4500GLX/MLX is an intermediate 5-year film. Adhesive color, liner technology and intended service life should be matched to the job.

Should rough-wall graphics be tested first?
Yes. Brick, concrete, tile, painted walls and low-surface-energy materials vary substantially. Test adhesion and removal behavior on the actual surface before a full installation.