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 SWM International – Your Materials Partner
As experts in highly engineered films made from resins and polymers, we provide solutions to make
products stronger, more durable and with increased performance. SWM™ products deliver industry
leading performance with the full line of Argotec™ film products. Learn more at swmintl.com or
contact us at ams@swmintl.com today to learn how you can partner with SWM to start innovating
essential solutions for your applications.

Manufacturing Excellence Innovation

Our fundamental expertise is our ability to consistently Our global team works together to develop cutting edge
produce high quality resin based Polyurethane (PU), solutions to solve our c
 ustomers’ toughest challenges.
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and Ethylene Vinyl
Acetate (EVA) film. What can we engineer for you? Global Manufacturing
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and OHSAS 18001
Custom Engineering certified manufacturing facilities in the Americas, Europe
We work with our customers to understand their and Asia supply customers’ g lobal needs.
requirements, anticipate their needs and create
tailor-made solutions.

Argotec Film Products

Antimicrobial Film Edge Seal Film Graphic Film

Uncoated, with Moisture & solvent Clear or white,
antimicrobial layer resistant barrier flexible & durable

• High touch, low • Automotive • Fleet graphics

clean surfaces • Building & • Outdoor signage
• Kiosks, screens & construction • Printed wraps
monitors
Resins: TPU Resins: TPU
Resins: TPU

Industrial Film Interlayer Film Medical Film, Foam, Gel & Tape
Flexible, durable & Clear & durable Breathable,
heat resistant comfortable &
• Switchable glass durable barrier
• Consumer goods • Bullet & blast
• Industrial proof glass • Bandages
• Packaging • Impact resistant • Wound care &
• Textile glass scar reduction

Resins: PU & TPU Resins: TPU & EVA Resins: TPU & PU

Medical & Dental Utility Film Surface Protection Film Textile Lamination Film
Thick & puncture Durable, glossy & Waterproof &
resistant smooth breathable

• Dental • Automotive • Apparel

• Industrial • Aerospace • Extreme sports
• Medical • Wind Energy equipment

Resins: PU & TPU Resins: TPU Resins: TPU

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 For a World of Applications

Aerospace Architecture & Interior Design Automotive

Surface protection, wind shields, paint Decorative glass, SMART glass, privacy Paint protection, surface protection,
protection for equipment glazing panoramic roofs, security glass

Building and Construction Consumer Goods Defense

Infrastructure, building graphics, Extreme sports equipment (boards, Bullet- and blast-proof windows,
weather resistant glass helmets, etc), waterproof apparel (rain surface protection for equipment
coats, hiking boots, etc)

Energy Graphics Industrial

Wind energy turbine blade protection Retail, advertising, industrial wraps, Interlayer film, graphics, surface
automotive graphics protection, industrial lamination, textile
lamination

Marine Medical & Dental Packaging

Surface protection, paint protection Wound care, IV dressings, medical Sterile packaging, parts protection
tape, invisible braces, inflatable
equipment, seat cushioning,

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 Argotec Film Family of Products

Antimicrobial Film Edge Seal Film Graphic Film

Formulated with antimicrobial properties Designed to keep moisture and harmful Argotec white printable and clear
that protect against the growth of mildew chemicals out of laminated glass overlaminate films utilize a proprietary,
and bacteria, this type of film is designed composites. Key applications include use lubricant-free urethane resin technology
for use on a variety of shared surfaces. in architectural design and transportation that accepts all commercial adhesive
Common applications include kiosks, glazing applications. Key benefits include: systems and ink jet printing inks. Common
touch screens & shared equipment. Key applications include advertising wraps,
benefits include: • Protects glass laminates equipment skirts, decals, exterior signage,
• Dramatically enhanced moisture and fleet/vehicle graphics and trade show
• Formulated with antimicrobial properties solvent resistance graphics. Key benefits include:
that protect against growth of bacteria • Aesthetically pleasing appearance
• Maintain surface appearance with UV and • Reduced interlayer and laminate • Strength & durability
stain resistance (non-yellowing) degradation • Vivid color printing
• Longevity from high durable, self-healing, • Reduced edge chipping during handling • Highly conformable halogen- and
scratch and chip resistance and installation phthalate-free material

Medical & Dental Utility Film Paint & Surface Protection Film Textile Lamination Film
We extrude utility films from a variety of Argotec paint and surface protection Textile lamination film can be made thin or
PU, polymers and blends for a diverse films provide long-lasting shielding for thick, gloss or matte, aliphatic or aromatic,
array of medical applications outside the cars, trucks, appliances, cell phones, polyester or polyether − a full line of
wound care market. Common applications computers – any bare or painted metal, high performance TPU films. Common
include inflatables, bedding, pressure cuffs glass or plastic surface that is vulnerable to applications include performance apparel/
and probe covers, We also produce dental damage from abrasion, chips, chemicals or footwear, hazardous material suits,
alignment films. Key benefits include: general wear. Key benefits include: extreme sports equipment and seating.
Key benefits include:
• High strength & durability • Non-yellowing UV resistance
• Thick yet pliable • Paint like gloss finish • Waterproof, breathable barrier for user
• Puncture resistant • Unmatched optical clarity comfort and protection
• Excellent heat sealing & thermo-formable • Flattest films in the industry • Versatile, yet durable
properties • A wide range of hardnesses • Puncture, abrasion, and chemical
• Strong air-holding qualities • Tough, durable, abrasion & chip resistance when bonded
resistance • Super thin film
• Resistant to bugs, skin oils, road and • Single film-to-fabric lamination process
other chemicals

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Industrial Film Interlayer Film Medical Film, Foam, Gel & Tape
Store, ship and handle your products Our diverse interlayer film product line Argotec medical films provide comfort and
while keeping them intact. SWM offers a is custom engineered for a variety of performance benefits to patients and staff
complete line of industrial film to contain, applications. Common applications alike. Common applications include frame
protect and pack a diverse range of include bullet/impact resistant glazing dressings, drapes, IV site dressings, trans-
consumer products and components. for buildings like embassies, correctional dermal patches, thin film wound dressings,
Key benefits include: facilities or banks, armored vehicles, cast covers, surgical gowns, orthopedic
aircraft windshields; or automotive glazing gel insoles, gel-filled positioning pads,
• High strength and SMART glass. Key benefits include: inflatable support bladders and pressure
• Conformable infuser cuffs. Key benefits include:
• Durable • Optically clear
• Puncture resistant • Strong & durable • Breathability and conformability for
• Strong air-holding qualities • Hot or cold temperature characteristics patient comfort
• Excellent heat sealing and thermo- • Do not require refrigerated storage • Liquid and viral barriers
formable properties • Do not contain plasticizers • No plasticizers to cause allergic reactions

Additive Packages
Argotec film and sheet is available with standard additive
packages or custom formulations that can provide the
following special characteristics:

• Flame resistance (UL V-O or equivalent)

• UV resistance to minimize yellowing or degradation.
• Antibacterial technology that reduces growth of
damaging bacteria/micro-organisms that may degrade
exposed film surface
• Anti-static films
• Conductive films
• Extremely high optical clarity for aliphatic
• Custom engineered slip properties to match customer
requirements
• NSF, FDA and USP approvals
• Anti-blocking properties in blown film
• Wide variety of custom colors

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 Argotec Films - The Clear Choice
SWM offers high performance, polyurethane film and and commitment to excellence in film extrusion and
sheet for a wide variety of critical “can’t fail” applications. customer satisfaction.
SWM has extensive experience in flat die, cast on carrier,
and blown film extrusion technologies, as well as extrusion This is evidenced by the SWM Film Innovation Center, the
coating and multilayer constructions. We also offer industry’s first of its kind research & development facility
standard and custom additive packages. devoted solely to advancing the state of polyurethane film
and sheet. With a hard walled white room environment,
SWM offers precision film & sheet products made from flat die and blown film lab lines, as well as production level
the full range of extrudable polyurethane resins, as well extrusion lines and a fully dedicated research staff, this
as co-polyesters and other difficult to extrude specialty resource allows SWM to continue to provide its customers
thermoplastic elastomers. with unequaled technical service for decades to come.

A technical force in the specialty films industry, SWM

continues to set the standard for innovation, capability,

Class-7 soft-walled clean rooms inside an Digital in-line gauge control help ensure Digital guide systems provide quality
8,000 square foot hard-walled white room the best possible film quality control during manufacturing

Clear, aliphatic TPU film being made in an Argotec EVA film line located in Photographic inspection systems provide
8,000 sf hard-walled white room Greenfield, MA, USA quality control during manufacturing

Argotec graphic film production line Film production equipment inside a clean Additional film line and resin extruder in
located in Gilberdyke, UK room located in Greenfield, MA, USA Greenfield, MA, USA

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Blown film lab lines can extrude up to 86” (218.4 cm) wide and Computerized mixers for In-line visual camera inspection
1.0 to 12.0 mils thick accurate film batches ensures consistent quality

Advantages of Argotec Films

Why are Argotec films specified in critical applications Whether it’s aerospace canopies and windows, critical
around the world? For the same reason we extrude over medical devices, blast-resistant glass, helicopter rotor
50% of the world’s total usage of optical grade aromatic blades, bullet-resistant vests or graphic advertising that
polyurethane films. Designers, laminators, adhesive wraps around your local city bus, you can depend on the
coaters, fabricators and OEMs with critical applications same high quality polyurethane film and sheet from SWM,
are looking for the same thing as aerospace canopy batch after batch, roll after roll. Consistency is what we do
manufacturers: Consistency! And that’s what Argotec best!
polyurethane films deliver:

• Consistent film recipe control, from one batch

to the next
• Consistent gauge control, from one part of the
roll to another
• Lays flat to eliminate voids in lamination
• Lubricant-free processability in the customer’s operation
• Consistently clean product
• Consistency of performance characteristics
• Availability of polyester, polyethylene, and paper carriers
• Compatibility with most commercial adhesive systems
• Ability to withstand multiple commercial cleanings, plus
Ethylene Oxide (EtO), gamma, and autoclave sterilization

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 Our Facilities

The SWM global infrastructure provides strategically placed experts and facilities
to respond quickly and efficiently to rapidly evolving market needs. Argotec is
manufactured in Greenfield, USA, Gilberdyke, UK and Suzhou, China. SWM is focused
on advancing the products for interlayer, optical and surface protection films,
advanced materials and technologies in our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and
OHSAS 18001 certified facilities. Our diverse product lines are recognized worldwide
for their superior performance in a variety of applications.

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Greenfield, MA

Gilberdyke, UK Suzhou, China

SWM locations shown (from top to bottom) Greenfield, USA;

Gilberdyke, UK and Suzhou, China

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