Opinions about wind slits in banners vary. The purpose of these semi-circular cuts in the vinyl banner material is to relieve the wind load that can shred a banner to pieces. Sign makers often use anything from soup cans to coffee cans as templates for cutting slits with an Xacto knife or utility knife. To […] Read more »
Selling Banners
Banner sales represent a significant segment of the sign industry. As well as durable outdoor promotional banners, other opportunities include lightweight vinyl banners, synthetic paper banners and printed fabrics for general purpose interior applications, such as Point-Of-Purchase banners and tradeshow signs. The smooth finishes of vinyl banner materials and top-coated fabrics are perfectly suited for […] Read more »
Conducting A Vehicle Graphics Survey
An onsite vehicle survey is critical, because it affects many aspects of the job — design, material selection, estimating, production planning and installation. Important details can be overlooked when you rely solely on customer-supplied information. Read more »
Floor Graphics
Floor Graphics Represent a $2 Billion Market for the Sign and Point-Of-Purchase Industries. Jim Hingst Explains the Opportunities, Material Requirements and Application Techniques… Read more »
See NEPATA Converting Equipment at ICE Expo Orlando
Supply55 will be exhibiting at the ICE Expo in Orlando April 25th, 26th and 27th, 2017 and will be featuring the NEPATA UA1650 ADWS converting center. Click the following link for a free pass to the show ICE EXPO FREE PASS. Click here to learn more about NEPATA Converting Equipment. Supply55, Inc. / NEPATA Converting […] Read more »
Premasks for Graphics Printed with UV Ink
Developing a pressure sensitive application tape or premask for large format vinyl graphics printed withUV inks is one of the most challenging applications for tape manufacturers. Read more »
Overlaminating Film Suggestions
Overlaminating films can beautify and protect graphics. Here are some suggestions regarding the types of films to use for different applications. Wall Graphics For wall graphics applications, a 3 mil matte finish calendered vinyl overlaminate provides protection from dirty hands and eliminates the glare from overhead lighting. Read more »
Overlaminating Film Troubleshooting Checklist
PROBLEM: Poor adhesion of the overlaminate to the print. CAUSES: Print not dry. Incompatibility of component parts. Read more »
Supply55, Inc. and NEPATA GmbH announce strategic partnership for NEPATA converting centers
Supply55, Inc. a leading provider of value added products to the sign, screen and graphic arts market is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with NEPATA GmbH for the distribution of NEPATA covering equipment in North America. NEPATA converting centers are the most successful and widely used converting centers world-wide. Engineered and manufactured in Germany […] Read more »
Design Basics for Banners
By adding a little creative flair to your banners, you can differentiate the banners that you produce from the more commonplace banners that your competitors produce. One of the objectives of any good sign design is attracting attention. Any sign competes daily with the myriad of visual images that bombard the consumer. For any design […] Read more »
