Acro-Hyde™, a urethane die film, prevents die marks on a wide range of materials including painted, stainless, aluminum and other polished stocks. Manufacturing costs will be reduced significantly because the film eliminates secondary polishing or having to scrap expensive blanks. Simply cut Acro-Hyde™ to length, lay it on top of the bottom die and secure one side with Double-faced Clamping Tape. Acro-Hyde™ is perfect for metalworking shops, fabrication centers or any industrial application where additional marks and scratches are not desired. This is the industry secret and nobody does it better than Acrotech Inc. Exclusive and only available here. Accept no imitations.

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Description Part No. & Pricing
.015 x 2″ wide x 100 ft. ACH02015
.015 x 4″ wide x 100 ft. ACH04015
.030 x 2″ wide x 100 ft. ACH02030
.030 x 4″ wide x 100 ft. ACH04030
.015 x 6″ wide x 100 ft. ACH06015
.030 x 6″ wide x 100 ft. ACH06030
.015 x 12″ wide x 100 ft. ACH12015
.030 x 12″ wide x 100 ft. ACH12030
.015 x 18″ wide x 100 ft. ACH18015
.030 x 18″ wide x 100 ft. ACH18030
.015 x 36″ wide x 20 ft. (min.) ACH36015
.030 x 36″ wide x 20 ft. (min.) ACH36030
General Properties: Specifications Values
Durometer: D2240 85A
Specific Gravity: D792 1.20
Tensile Properties: D638
Modulus at100% strain 800 psi
Modulus at300% strain 1800 psi
Modulus at break 7000 psi
Modulus of elasticity up to 10% strain 30 psi
Elongation at break 400%
Set at break 30%
Tear Properties:
Die C D624 425pli

Below you will see an example of just how easy it is to use AcroHyde™ and how simple and effective it is. This urethane film was created specifically for the tool and die field. A natural concept for urethane’s properties. Easy to handle, robust, economical and results are exactly what you are wanting when bending metal. In most cases making bends in metal can result in a high scrap rate. If you end up marring up the edges / scratching the surface to something undesirable you will lose both time and money. Giving AcroHyde™ a shot will certainly change your mind. Please follow our small demonstration below and see for yourself.

View our YouTube Demo to see how big of a difference .015″ thick Acrohyde is able to make when bending 18 Gauge polished stainless steel sheet metal. Absolutely no marks when the Acrohyde is used.

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This is a piece of aluminum-completely clean and un-marked on one side in a standard hand press brake with dies with the attempt to make a simple 90 degree bend.

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Here is what happens to that piece of aluminum when it is formed without anything between the dies. You can see the die marks circled in red. Regardless of how clean your dies are you will mark the metal when it has been formed.

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Here is the same piece of aluminum in the die with Acro-Hyde™ Urethane die film in place.

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Now, make your bend the same way you normally would. Notice how the Acro-Hyde™ forms with the part and is non-obtrusive. Acro-Hyde™ is going to make all the difference.

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Look at the difference! Absolutely no marks in the aluminum. The Acro-Hyde™ certainly does it’s job when placed in the die. There is no difference regarding bend radius. The hard part is done, no clean up of the part and Acro-Hyde™ is ready to use again and again. Multiple and repetitive parts are easily made before Acro-Hyde™ needs to be replaced.

We stock Acro-hyde™ in all sizes listed above and ship daily. If this product has you interested and you think it can be beneficial to helping smooth out your press brake / metal forming operation please contact us to place an order today. Experience the difference!