ORACAL® Series 8500 Translucent High Performance Film
The Industry’s Best Translucent Film Value
Increase Your Illumination Power
®
Oracal Series 8500 Translucent High Performance Film meets the demands of internally
illuminated signage with a 7-year durability and unbeatable color consistency from roll-to-roll. The
silk-matte finish is perfect for reducing undesired reflection and the workability will change the
way you think about translucent film. Series 8500 Film has been designed for producing highquality illuminated signs on rigid and thermoformed surfaces, and has been approved for prethermoforming.
ORACAL® Series 8500 Translucent High Performance Film Features and Benefits

3-mil thickness
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Thicker film makes it easier to apply on large
projects

Contains a homogeneous pigment mix
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Better diffusion of the light with no hot spots

Better color consistency
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Color remains the same in daylight and
nighttime conditions

100% splice-free rolls, every time
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No production downtime

Minimum application temperature 46° F
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Superior in adverse conditions
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55 brilliant colors
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Large selection of colors that maintain color
consistency throughout the entire roll as well
as roll-to-roll
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Lowest shrinkage of any translucent film
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Guarantees long life

Quality certified ISO 9001
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Unmatched consistency

Revolutionary batch ID system
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Provides outstanding quality control
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Compatible on transfer thermal imaging
equipment
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Unlimited creative possibilities

Customized blue liner on white
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Provides unparalleled contrast for even easier
cutting and weeding

Solvent-based acrylic adhesive system
=
Allows adhesion to a wider variety of surfaces

High temperature resistance
=
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-40˚ F to +194˚ F when applied to acrylic
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Ability to meet individual needs
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Custom color matching
Revised 04/08
Perfect for thermoforming
ORACAL Series 8500 Color Cross Reference Guide
ORACAL
8500 #
ORACAL
Series 8500
CALON®
Series 2500
AVERY®
A6 Series
AVERY®
A9 Series
010
White
White
White
White
White
White
025
Brimestone Yellow
-NA-
Light Lemon Yellow
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
021
Yellow
(Yellow)
(Light Lemon Yellow)
Yellow
-NA-
(Sunshine)
013
Zinc Yellow
-NA-
Yellow
(Yellow)
(Primrose Yellow)
Sunshine
020
Golden Yellow
(Mango)
Golden Yellow
Golden Yellow
Rubber Duckie
-NA-
207
Ochre Yellow
Sunflower
Sunflower
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
015
Yellow Orange
-NA-
(Tangerine)
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
034
Orange
(Orange)
Orange
(Orange)
(Pumpkin Orange)
(Halloweeen Orange)
330
Fox Red
(Poppy Red)
(Poppy Red)
Poppy Red
-NA-
-NA-
323
Coral Red
Scarlet Red
Regal Red
(Regal Red)
-NA-
(Red 032)
032
329
Light Red
Carnation Red
(Light Tomato Red)
(Light Tomato Red)
Poppy Red
Light Tomato Red
Red
(Light Tomato Red)
-NATomato Red
(Flame)
(Red)
016
Crimson
Light Tomato Red
Poppy Red
Light Tomato Red
Red
(Red)
031
Red
(Red)
Red
Dark Red
-NA-
(Poinsettia)
017
Cherry Red
Cardinal
Cardinal Red
Red
Fire Red
(Scarlett Red)
030
Dark Red
Burgandy
Burgandy
Burgandy
-NA-
Burgandy
085
Pale Pink
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
413
Light Pink
Pink Lavender
Pink
-NA-
Pink Lavender
-NA-
041
Pink
-NA-
Intense Magenta
(Rasberry)
-NA-
(Mulberry)
008
Heather Red
-NA-
-NA-
(Burgandy)
-NA-
(Blush Red)
040
Violet
-NA-
Plum Purple
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
403
Light Violet
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
(Bright Purple)
012
Lilac
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
527
053
Pastel Blue
Light Blue
-NA-NA-
-NA(Light European Blue)
-NA(Olympic Blue)
-NA-NA-
-NA-
052
Azure Blue
-NA-
Process Blue
Process Blue
Olympic Blue
-NAProcess Blue
051
Gentian Blue
-NA-
Light European Blue
Intense Blue
(Bright Blue)
(Process Blue)
528
Grey Blue
-NA-
Olympic Blue
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
005
006
Middle Blue
Intensive Blue
-NA-NA-
Bristol Blue
Sultan Blue
(Imperial Blue)
Blue
-NA(Twilight Blue)
(Night Sky Blue)
049
King Blue
-NA-
Royal Blue
Royal Blue
-NA-
(Patriot Blue)
542
Caribic Blue
Dark Blue
Blue
Blue
-NA-
Night Sky Blue
065
Cobalt Blue
-NA-
(Royal Blue)
(Royal Blue)
-NA-
Patriot Blue
ORACAL USA®
3M SCOTCHCAL™ 3M SCOTCHCAL™
Series 230
Series 3630
(parenthesis) = Nearest Approximation
NA= Not Available
Twilight Blue
04/08
ORACAL Series 8500 Color Cross Reference Guide
ORACAL
8500 #
ORACAL
Series 8500
3M SCOTCHCAL™ 3M SCOTCHCAL™
Series 230
Series 3630
CALON®
Series 2500
AVERY®
A6 Series
AVERY®
A9 Series
007
Dark Blue
-NA-
(Royal Blue)
-NA-
(Twilight Blue)
(Twilight Blue)
541
Dark Turquoise
-NA-
-NA-
Turquoise
Cadet Blue
-NA-
066
Turquoise Blue
-NA-
Teal Green
(Teal)
-NA-
Night Tide
054
Turquoise
-NA-
(Turquoise)
-NA-
-NA-
Green
062
Light Green
-NA-
(Vivid Green)
(Green)
-NA-
(Clover Green)
063
Lime-Tree Green
-NA-
Brillant Green
(Brillant Green)
-NA-
-NA-
009
Middle Green
-NA-
Light Kelly Green
Light Kelly Green
Shamrock
-NA-
614
Reed Green
Green
Vivid Green
Green
-NA-
-NA-
068
Grass Green
(Green)
Green
Green
(Medium Green)
(Rainforest Green)
618
087
Dragon Green
Emerald
-NA(Vivid Green)
-NA(Vivid Green)
-NA(Vivid Green)
-NA-NA-
-NA-NA-
060
Dark Green
-NA-
Dark Emerald Green
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
070
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
074
Middle Grey
Silver Grey
Silver Grey
Silver Grey
-NA-
Charcoal
076
Telegrey
(Silver)
-NA-
(Silver Grey)
-NA-
Silver Shimmer
072
805
Light Grey
Ivory
-NA(Ivory)
-NAIvory
-NAIvory
-NA-NA-
Winter Sky
Sand Dune
011
Pale Brown
-NA-
Light Beige
-NA-
-NA-
(Khaki)
081
Light Brown
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
-NA-
088
Coffee Brown
Dark Brown
Dark Brown
(Dark Brown)
Brown
-NA-
090
Silver Grey
Silver
Silver
(Silver Grey)
-NA-
Silver Shimmer
091
Gold
-NA-
Gold Metallic
(Gold Metallic)
-NA-
-NA-
For more information, contact ORACAL USA • 1100 Oracal Parkway • Black Creek, GA 31308 • USA
Toll Free 888.672.2251 • 912.851.5000 • Fax 912.851.5050 • www.oracal.com
ORACAL USA®
(parenthesis) = Nearest Approximation
NA= Not Available
04/08
ORACAL® Series 8500 Translucent High Performance
Description
Translucent, high-performance PVC film providing homogenous uniformity when viewed through or on to the
materials. Features a silk-matte finish to inhibit undesired reflection. Available in 55 luminous colors.
Release Paper
84# custom coated silicone paper with special release characteristics that provide excellent weeding and release
values. Customized blue silicone paper liner for white provides superior contrast for cutting and weeding.
Adhesive
Solvent polyacrylate, permanent
Applications
Specially designed for producing longer-term illuminated signs on rigid, or thermoformed surfaces. Thermal-transfer
compatible.
Technical Data
Thickness (without protective paper and adhesive)
3 mil
Dimensional Stability
Adhered to steel, no measurable shrinkage in cross direction; in
length, < .008"
Temperature Resistance
Adhered to acrylic, -40°F to +194°F, no variation
Adhesive Power (FINAT TM-1, after 24 h, average)
Adhered to glass: 4.1 lb/in
2
Adhered to acrylic: 3.7 lb/in
Resistance to Cleaning Agents
Adhered to acrylic, after 8 hours (in 0.5% household cleaning
agents) at room temperature and 149°F, no variation.
2
Tensile Strength (DIN EN ISO 527)
Along
Across
Min. 19 MPa
Min. 19 MPa
Elongation at Break (DIN EN ISO 527)
Along
Across
Min. 130%
Min. 150%
Seawaterability (DIN 50 021)
N/A
Shelf Life
(68°F/50% relative humidity)
2 years
Minimum Application Temperature
46°F
Available Lengths
Available Widths (inches)
10-yard and 50-yard rolls
20, 24, 36 (#010 white only), 48, 15 punched, 30 punched
Minimum Life Expectancy (based on accepted
application procedures on vertical surfaces)
7 years – colored
5 years – metallics
Attention
Surfaces to which the material will be applied must be cleaned thoroughly of dust, grease or any contaminants. Freshly lacquered or painted surfaces should be allowed
to stand for at least three weeks after complete curing. The compatibility of selected lacquers and paints should be tested by the end-user prior to use.
The statements in this information sheet are based upon our knowledge and practical experience. This data is intended only as a source of information and is given
without any guarantee and does not constitute a warranty. Due to the wide variety of possible uses and applications,
customers should independently determine the suitability of this material for their specific purpose, prior to use.
Revised 04/08