Novacel – FFT partner from the very beginning
Novacel has been our reliable partner for protective film applications for almost 30 years. Together, FFT and Novacel have achieved deep market penetration: technical innovations and quality made in Europe from Novacel, coupled with FFT’s constantly well-stocked high-bay warehouse.
Thanks to this combination, surface protection films that are extremely well established on the market can be supplied quickly and customised. Whether narrow rolls from 10mm or format rolls with 1000m, 1250mm, 1500mm width and 500 metres running length to avoid machine downtimes due to roll changes. FFT supplies the right Novacel protective film – tomorrow if you wish.
Established Novacel products
The 4224 film developed for CO² lasers, also available as a 4224RE variant with blue arrows, is one of the most widely used and established 100 µm films in metal processing. With the 4228REF, Novacel also offers a specially developed film for processing with fibre lasers (solid-state lasers). In addition, the 4223 covers a wide range of applications as a universally applicable 80 µm film.
On structured and slightly grained surfaces, the 4160 (as a transparent 50µm film without UV protection) and the 4273 (as a grey/white 105µm film with 6 months UV protection) offer excellent adhesive properties.
As a paint protection film, Novacel offers 9275, a pure white PO film with an acrylate adhesive that is also approved for use in the automotive sector. It is primarily used as a transport protection film during delivery.
With Novacel, we are taking the next step towards sustainability
The technologies in the Novacel OXYGEN range offer environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional protective films and aim to
- Consume fewer fossil resources
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Recycle and reuse materials
The three Novacel OXYGEN technologies at a glance:
OXYGEN Lean:
This patented technology reduces the use of fossil raw materials by 20% by reducing the amount of LDPE in the film while maintaining the same protective properties.
OXYGEN Recycled:
This technology uses recycled polyethylene to minimise the use of virgin plastic. By integrating recycled LDPE, the CO₂ footprint of the film is reduced by around 11%.
OXYGEN Vegetal:
By using bio-based polyethylene from plant sources, this technology replaces part of the fossil raw material. This results in a CO₂ reduction of around 30%,
Novacel’s OXYGEN Vegetal+ technology is a further development of the existing OXYGEN Vegetal range. The ISCC PLUS certificate also ensures that this technology does not conflict with the food supply.
Novacel worldwide
With more than 40 years of experience in the field of surface protection, process and protective films, Novacel is the leading manufacturer of surface protection films, process and protective films for industry with around 530 employees worldwide and part of the French Chargeurs Group. Novacel has had its German headquarters in Pulheim near Cologne since 1982. The films for the protection of various surfaces are produced in France, Italy and the USA.
FFT is Novacel Platinum Partner
We are delighted to have been honoured as a Novacel Platinum Partner. We are proud to be the only company in Germany to hold the title of Novacel Platinum Partner – the highest honour that a converter can receive from Novacel.
More info about Novacel can be found here.
Photos provided by Novacel.