5 different black technical films

09.02.2022 13:30

Due to various technical requirements, customers want to use black film in equipment manufacturing for optical reasons.
Our delivery plan includes the following black technical films:
- Black polypropylene film
- Black polycarbonate film
- Black polyester film
- Black polyimide film
- Black polyetherimide film
Black polypropylene film
This is a black flame retardant polypropylene film with very good dielectric strength that meets UL94 V0 fire rating.
Since the film can be easily formed, it is possible to wrap an entire electronic device with a folded die-cut. This also prevents accidental contact with live parts. As die-cut parts, black polypropylene film has the following properties:
- good foldability
- good punchability
- high dimensional stability
- very good dielectric strength
- fire protection class UL94 V0
- compliance with various standard requirements (including IEC950 / EN60950 and UL1959)
- wide range of thicknesses
- good tracking resistance
Black polypropylene film is used for insulating battery packs, computer housings and as a light-tight cover in optical applications. If this black film is laminated with copper foil or aluminum foil, for example, it can also be used as EMC/EMI shielding.
Black Polycarbonate Film
Black polycarbonate film is a black, one side fine matte, one side velvet flame retardant polycarbonate film with a UL94 V-0 listing at 0.250 mm. This film has the following properties:
- good formability
- good punchability
- excellent mechanical properties
- good dimensional stability at high temperatures
- high flammability rating,
This makes it well suited for applications such as power supply insulation, hard drive insulation, bus bar insulation, TV / monitor insulation, printed circuit board insulation, business equipment insulation and EMI / RFI shielding when laminated with a metal foil.
Black Polyester Film
Black polyester films made from biaxially oriented polyester (boPET) are not only visually appealing, but also offer the highest optical densities.
These films have the following properties:
- good die-cutting properties
- good mechanical properties
- various optical densities
- FDA-compliant
These grades also feature additional properties such as reduced flammability or a white surface. Black polyester film is used in the following applications: sun and privacy protection applications / blinds, pop-ups, electronic displays, adhesive tapes, electrical insulation applications, construction elements, furniture surfaces.
Black polyester films are available with different optical densities and different flammability levels. Moreover, according to EU law and FDA regulations, these films can also come into contact with food.
Black Polyimide Film
Black polyimide film has an excellent balance of physical, chemical and electrical properties over a wide temperature range with excellent dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.
Black polyimide film has the following properties:
- good punchability
- high temperature resistance
- insulating or conductive
These properties make it ideal for use in many industrial applications where opacity, low reflectivity or aesthetics are required. Black polyimide films can also be loaded with conductive carbon to produce films with a surface resistance that makes them electrically conductive or static dissipative. Ideal for ESD or antistatic applications. The resistivity property extends throughout the mass of the film, so it cannot be torn, abraded or otherwise easily damaged as is often the case with surface coatings or metallizations.
Black polyetherimide film
Black polyetherimide film is a high performance thermoplastic polyetherimide material. The combination of high
temperature resistance, flame retardancy, low moisture absorption, and excellent dielectric properties make black polyetherimide films a good
a good candidate for a variety of electrical and electronic applications. PEI film products are thermoformable and can be
welded to a wide variety of materials.
The following properties distinguish black polyetherimide films:
- good punchability
- high temperature resistance
- flame protection
- low moisture absorption
- excellent dielectric properties

Recently, black PEI film is increasingly used as a printing bed in 3D printing.
Processing of black technical films
Stamped or molded parts can be made from these black technical films. In addition, these black films can be coated with various processes. We can supply the films coated with rubber adhesive, acrylate adhesive and silicone adhesive.

Black polypropylene film is used to insulate battery packs, computer cases, and as a lightproof cover in optical applications.


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