Arlon DPF 510GTX/MTX – 3.2 mil Promotional Printable Vinyl with X-Scape®

Arlon DPF 510GTX/MTX is a 3.2-mil calendered promotional print film with a tinted permanent adhesive and Low Profile X-Scape Technology®. Its air-egress liner helps trapped air escape while the light-gray adhesive adds opacity over common sign substrates.

Verified Technical Specifications

• 3.2-mil (80 micron) calendered film
• Gloss and matte white constructions
• Tinted/light-gray permanent adhesive
• Lay-flat polycoated liner with Low Profile X-Scape Technology®
• Up to 3 years unprinted durability
• Eco-solvent, solvent, UV and latex ink compatibility

Common Applications

• Short-term interior and exterior signage
• POP and trade-show graphics
• Decals
• Common flat sign substrates
• Partial/simple vehicle graphics where appropriate; not warranted by Arlon as a vehicle-wrap film

Current CrafterNV Configuration

Gloss 54" x 50 yds or 150ft, Matte 54" x 50 yds or 150ft

Choosing the Right Arlon Film

The master catalog's older 510TX naming corresponds to Arlon's current DPF 510GTX/MTX X-Scape family. Use it for promotional permanent graphics where added opacity and air-egress installation are useful. Do not treat it as a cast vehicle-wrap film.

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.