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Film FAQs
1)	What is laminating film? D&K's film is a 2-ply product which consists of overlaminate film and adhesive which is dry to the touch. The overlaminate layer of film is particularly suited to any end application which requires good contact, clarity ad chemical resistance. The adhesive layer relies on heat activation during the lamination process. When heated, the adhesive melts to a tacky condition where it is married to the printed sheet under extreme pressure. When cooled to a solid again, the adhesive provides a high strength chemical bond. Our adhesives give superior bond strengths on a wide variety of substrates - paper, board, vinyl, styrene, synthetic stocks, metal, plastics, etc.
2)	What is the difference between thermal lamination and PSA's?
3)	What is the difference between low temperature films, heat activated and copolymer?
4)	What is mapped and matched film?
5)	When I order a roll of film am I getting the exact amount of footage requested or is it sometimes over or under the requested amount?
6)	Does nylon absorb the same amount of moisture as paper?
7)	Is D&K's Film FDA approved?
8)	How should I store my film?
9)	What thickness of film should I use?
10)	What does the ratio indicate?
11)	What are the standard tests for film adhesion?
Lamination FAQs
12)	What specific precautions should be taken to reduce the curl in laminated sheets?
13)	Is there a curing time involved with lamination?
14)	The film isn't sticking to my sheets. What's the problem?
Equipment FAQs
15)	What differentiates the NT roller from other heated rollers?
General FAQs
16)	What are D&K's hours of operation?
17)	How do I contact the Service Deparment?