SGO-173TV — Strong During Processing, Easy to Remove After UV Exposure
Color-coated steel is widely used in the Australian construction market, especially for fencing, roofing, cladding, garage doors and other exterior applications. From manufacturing to installation, these products go through processing, transport, outdoor storage, and on-site installation, and are continuously exposed to strong UV and fluctuating temperatures.
In this environment, the performance of the protection film significantly impacts final product quality and installation efficiency. Conventional protection films generally increase in adhesion under prolonged UV exposure, which often leads to difficult removal, residue, surface contamination, and costly rework after installation.
To address these issues, SG Tapes & Films developed SGO-173TV — a UV-curable protection film optimized for Australian outdoor conditions.
1. Problems That 173TV Solves
Limitations of Conventional Films
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Adhesion increases under strong sunlight
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Removal becomes difficult after installation
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Residue, staining, and rework occur frequently
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Large exterior panels such as fencing are especially difficult to remove
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Labor and cleaning costs increase
Australia’s UV Environment
Australia has one of the highest UV indexes in the world.
Even short-term outdoor exposure can alter the adhesive properties of standard protection films.
Conventional adhesive systems struggle to provide both strong protection and easy removal in these conditions.
2. Sun-Activated Adhesion Technology of SGO-173TV
173TV is designed for the Australian workflow:
strong during processing and transport, easy to remove only after UV exposure.
SGO-173TV has an initial adhesion of approximately 210 gf/25mm, based on the most commonly used color-coated steel substrates in Australia.
Once exposed to UV, the adhesion drops quickly at the early stage, making removal significantly easier. Even with continued UV exposure, the adhesion does not decrease below a certain stable level. This stabilised adhesion ensures that the film does not lift during installation, while still allowing clean, residue-free removal when the work is completed.
Despite being a functional UV-curable film, 173TV remains highly cost-competitive, often lower in cost than many standard protection films currently used in the market.
3. Thickness Options — Standard 50µm, Optional 60µm
173TV is available in two thickness configurations:
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Standard: 50µm
Suitable for most color-coated steel processing and transport conditions.
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Optional: 60µm
Recommended for heavier forming or customer-specific requirements.
4. Application Areas
173TV performs exceptionally well in:
Fencing Panels
Long outdoor storage and difficult removal requirements make the UV-triggered adhesion drop highly effective.
Roofing Sheets
High-altitude removal work becomes much easier.
Walling and Cladding Panels
Surface scratches during installation are costly, making “protect until final completion” crucial.
Garage Doors and Large Exterior Panels
Large panels are harder to handle; easy removal reduces worker fatigue and time.
Conclusion
SGO-173TV is a Sun-Activated UV-curable protection solution designed for the real conditions of the Australian color-coated steel market.
It offers:
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Strong initial adhesion for processing
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Early-stage UV-triggered adhesion decrease
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Stable adhesion even under prolonged sunlight
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Clean, residue-free removal
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50µm standard and 60µm optional thickness
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High cost competitiveness
For fencing, roofing, and cladding applications, 173TV provides a practical solution that improves both product quality and on-site efficiency.