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Cutting & Weeding Tips for Heat Transfer Vinyl Films
Not all polyurethane heat transfer films are the same. That’s because some of these flex films aren’t 100% polyurethane, which are very flexible, and other heat transfer vinyl films are blends of polyurethane and vinyl. These blends are much stiffer that a pure polyurethane film. Read more »
Plotter Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl Films
If you are a sign maker and have a plotter or printer, garment decorating with heat transfer films is one of those prize opportunities that requires a very short learning curve and an investment in a heat press. The cost for a good clamshell press runs about $1000 to $1200, but you can buy one for […] Read more »
Supply55 and NEPATA release of the new UA770 30” SMART Rewinder/Trimmer
Supply55, Inc. and NEPATA GmbH are pleased to announce the release of the new NEPATA UA770 30 inch SMART Rewinder/Trimmer developed for the expanding North American converting market. “The UA770 utilizes the latest in converting technology delivering fast accurate rewinds, precision cuts, automatic label printing for lot number traceability and a 40% increase in productivity […] Read more »
Supply55 announces price reduction on Guardian Laminators
Supply55, Inc. www.supply55.com announces price reduction on the popular Guardian 65” cold and heat assist laminators. “As our business volume continues to grow and we see direct savings from increased production we are happy to pass the savings on to our customers, making the Guardian line of laminators a price performance leader in the category” […] Read more »
Application Temperature Range
To avoid problems with vinyl or any other pressure-sensitive material, carefully read the vinyl manufacturer’s technical data sheet. Product bulletins will usually contain all of the information you need, including application temperature range. The application temperature range for most vinyl films is usually between 50⁰ and 90⁰F (10⁰ to 32⁰ C). For some films, the minimum application temperature […] Read more »
Why Install Graphics in a Relaxed State
Years ago professional decal installers were taught to install vinyl graphics in a relaxed state without stretching the film. While vinyl films today are much more robust and can withstand the stresses encountered when wrapping a vehicle, you are much less likely to experience film failure, if you adhere to some of the old rules. […] Read more »
Applying Vinyl Graphics to Painted Wood
In this story Jim Hingst explains the rules for successfully applying vinyl graphics to painted wood. Read more »
Correcting Plotter Cutting Problems When Cutting Heat Transfer Films
Troubleshooting Checklist If you are having problems cutting polyurethane heat transfer films, check the following possible causes: Read more »
Application Tape Guide
To help you in working with application tape, I have compiled some tips and tricks. This guide covers laminating the tape onto graphics, transferring graphics from the release liner and the basics of application. As important as this is, it’s also important to select the right tape for the job. RTape offers several adhesive-tack levels for […] Read more »
