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Wood grain transfer films for aluminium sublimation

Transfer film is the consumable that carries the wood-grain image onto a powder-coated aluminium profile — without it, the sublimation machine is just a hot box. Because it is a recurring supply item rather than a one-off purchase, we treat it as a supply relationship: the same decor, the same print quality and a predictable delivery date on every reorder.

The pattern library runs to hundreds of wood decors — light oak, golden oak, pine, walnut, mahogany — plus stone and marble effects. We send the decor catalogue and physical transfer samples made on a profile, not just film offcuts. If you already produce on someone else's film, we will match the closest decor so switching suppliers does not mean changing the colours in your product range. Two carriers are available: PET film, which wraps the profile and is vacuum-pressed onto every face and edge (the standard for profiles), and lower-cost transfer paper for flat sheets.

The second half of a good transfer is matching the roll to your equipment. We slit rolls to your profile's circumference plus a welding overlap — typically 200–600 mm to suit the ultrasonic film welding machine — or supply wide master rolls for in-house slitting. The films run at standard process parameters (150–200°C transfer) in both continuous side-loading machines and batch chambers, including machines you bought elsewhere.

Logistics are straightforward: rolls ship from the manufacturer's stock in 2–3 weeks. With a machine order, the starter film stock travels in the same shipment; later reorders are consolidated so freight does not eat the margin on the material. We deliberately publish no single price here — cost depends on pattern, roll width and volume — but the FAQ below explains exactly how pricing works, instead of hiding behind 'price on request'.

Specification

CarrierPET film (profiles, 3D shapes) or transfer paper (flat surfaces)
Patternshundreds of wood decors (oak, golden oak, walnut, mahogany and more) + stone, marble
Transfer temperature150–200°C (standard for sublimation machines)
Roll widthslit to size; typically 200–600 mm to suit ultrasonic film welders
Delivery formrolls, packed for sea or air freight
Lead time2–3 weeks from manufacturer's stock
Compatibilitycontinuous and batch sublimation machines — any maker

CE status

CE status is determined per machine configuration

Folia transferowa to materiał eksploatacyjny, nie maszyna — dyrektywa maszynowa i znak CE jej nie dotyczą. Na życzenie dostarczamy karty charakterystyki i specyfikację materiałową do dokumentacji zakładowej.

How we work

Transaction terms

  • Production lead time: 2–3 wks

Applications

Recurring consumable for wood-finish profile production: fencing, gates, pergolas, windows and doors, facades; transfer paper for aluminium sheets and flat parts.

Who it is for

Plants with a running sublimation machine (from any supplier) looking for a stable film source; customers ordering a sublimation line from us who want machine and material from one hand.

FAQ

How much does wood grain transfer film cost?

Pricing is per roll (in practice: per linear metre at a given width) and depends on pattern, width and volume — so a single catalogue price would be dishonest. Send the pattern, profile dimensions and monthly consumption and you will have a quote within 48 hours; regular offtake gets a contract rate.

Will your films work in a machine I bought from another supplier?

Yes. The sublimation process is the same everywhere (vacuum plus 150–200°C), so we only match carrier, roll width and decor to your machine and profile. Send a photo of your current film and the oven parameters — we start with samples.

Film or transfer paper?

PET film wraps the profile and reproduces the decor on every face and edge under vacuum — the standard for profiles. Paper is cheaper but suits sheets and flat surfaces.

How do I choose the roll width?

Profile circumference plus a welding overlap — we do the maths for you. Rolls are slit to size at the factory; if you run many profile sections, buying wide master rolls and slitting in-house can be cheaper — we supply the slitter from our spare parts and consumables range.

Can I get pattern samples before the first order?

Yes — we ship the decor catalogue plus transfer samples made on an actual profile, so you see how the pattern looks after heating on your powder base coat, not just how the film looks on the roll.

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