Stainless steel absolutely is a dominant member of the metal sheets family, its commercial, engineering, and aesthetic uses universally present us brushed, bright annealed, or mirror appearances, however, this metal surface is vulnerable to many potential hazards throughout the fabrication, shipping, and installation processes, which may lead to scraping and scratch, tool mark, dust and discount "stainless" value.
We manufacture and export directly from factory stainless steel protective film, this low-cost protection film saves effectively stainless steel from the above damages and loss. We have full series to fit various surfaces, satin, polished, brushed and grained, etc. Especially, the protective film properties could be customized to fit steel application scenes, for example, the film used for deep drawing and roll forming would have been slightly different.
Our film, including specialized pvc protective film stainless steel and stainless steel appliance protective film, is easy to apply and easy to remove without any residue. It is completely recyclable, Logo printing for image promotion is available upon need.
When you need stainless steel protective film or stainless steel protective tape, Please turn to Donlee.
| Some Brief Data | |
| Film structure | Polyethylene film coated with Acrylic adhesive/Rubber adhesive. |
| Colors | Transparent blue, White, Black and White, Clear |
| Thickness | 40mic~100mic, ultra thickness is upon inquire |
| Width | 1000~1550mm, ultra width is upon inquire |
| Length | 200~1500M |
| UV-resistance | Max. 12 months |
| Logo printing | 2 colors |
During the lifecycle of a stainless steel product, it faces several "danger zones":
Fabrication: Bending, laser cutting, and stamping can cause "tooling marks" on the metal surface.
Handling: Oils from skin and abrasions from work gloves can tarnish the finish.
Logistics: Vibration and friction during shipping can lead to scuffing.
Construction: For architectural panels, dust, cement, and paint overspray are constant threats.
Using a high-quality metal surface protection film or sheet metal protective film acts as a sacrificial layer, absorbing the impact and preventing direct contact with the sensitive metal surface.
Choosing the right material substrate is the first step in selecting your stainless steel protective film.
Polyethylene (PE) is the most common material used today. PE protective film for stainless steel is prized for being lightweight, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly (fully recyclable). It offers excellent moisture resistance and is available in varying levels of UV resistance for outdoor storage.
While less common now than PE, PVC protective film for stainless steel is still used for heavy-duty applications. It offers high elasticity and superior resistance to oils and chemicals, making it ideal for deep-drawing and complex forming processes where the film needs to stretch with the metal.
A common mistake is using a one-size-fits-all approach. The "tack" (stickiness) of the stainless steel sheet protective film must match the surface finish:
Mirror/Polished Finishes: Require a low-tack stainless protective film. If the adhesive is too strong, it may leave a ghosting residue on the highly reflective surface.
Brushed/Satin Finishes: These surfaces have "peaks and valleys" and require a medium-to-high tack stainless steel sheet film to ensure it grips the textured surface and doesn't "tunnel" or peel prematurely.
Embossed/Textured: These require the highest adhesion levels to ensure full coverage across the uneven surface.
In the world of consumer goods, the stainless steel appliance protective film serves a dual purpose. It protects the item during assembly in the factory and serves as a guarantee to the customer that the fridge, oven, or dishwasher they just purchased is brand new and "factory fresh." This protective film for stainless steel appliances must peel off cleanly without leaving any sticky residue for the homeowner to clean up.
Many fabricators use stainless steel protective tape that is specifically designed to be "laser-pierceable." This allows the laser to cut through both the protective film for metal surfaces and the steel in one pass, preventing the film from melting or bubbling around the cut edges.
Donlee is professional in know-how. We have been immersed in the line for 3decades and grounded in the largest manufacturing nation-land, thoroughly understand well client’ various needs for premium surface protective film for stainless steel.
Donlee is massive in capability: we could move shipment fast in 3-30days from Donlee Premises. Thanks to the advantageous scale effect, cost competitiveness is realized meanwhile direct agreements with raw materials branded manufacturing suppliers are strategically reached.
Donlee is responsible for Quality: for quality or spec discrepancies happened, which proved to be only caused by our reason, we shall assume our responsibility for them by practical compensation, even though such cases happen few in history.
Our headquarter is located in Foshan China, and branch offices in Shenzhen, India, and Vietnam.
Our headquarters and major production base are located in Foshan China, 1.5hour driving from Hong Kong, affiliate companies exist in Shenzhen China, Suzhou China, Bac Ninh Vietnam, and UP Noida, India, ensuring efficient manufacturing and distribution of pvc protective film stainless steel to meet international demand.
Please consult our sales staff with your specific film requirements. The protective film is a kind of technical product, its successful performance is subjected to substrate surfaces, applicable methods, processing steps, circumstances, etc. Knowing these details would help us greatly to recommend proper items. Nevertheless, the most reliable way is analyzing and testing samples of the substrate to be protected in Donlee lab, we'd match our product with great assurance for the client's satisfactory use, ensuring the perfect fit and performance of your stainless steel appliance protective film.
Upon specific requirements and rather potential, it is our pleasure to provide free samples weighted within 1kg and use FedEx, DHL, or UPS to deliver them. The sample requested beyond 1kg is expected to be afforded by the consignee or negotiable, allowing you to test the performance of our stainless steel protective tape firsthand.
MOQ is flexible. Usually, we propose 20000sqm and up, but for some special cases, we require a lower or higher amount.
Regular items delivery from warehouse: 2-3days
Converting product: 3-7days
Customized product: 7-30days
This is the most basic yet important procedure before we put the products on the market. As an ISO9001 certified company, quality is our life.
