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Optimal Application Temperature for Vinyl Graphics
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 »
What Causes Ink Adhesion Problems?
When screen printing polycarbonate film, learn what causes ink adhesion problems. Read more »
What You Must Know When Plotter Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl and Flock Films
Heat transfer materials are comprised of either polyurethane, vinyl or flock facestocks coated with a heat-activated adhesive, and laminated to a plastic release liner or carrier film. Using a plotter cutter to cut heat transfer vinyl is a little different than cutting pressure sensitive vinyl. Some problems have resulted from using a dull blade. Other […] Read more »
NEPATA S1000 High Performance Sheeter 40”
The NEPATA S1000 sheeter delivers world-class performance in a dedicated sheeting platform producing up to 5,000 A4 or ANSI letter sheets per hour. Read more »
How to Make Vinyl Film Removals Easier and Faster
The process of removing vinyl films generally requires the use of both heat and chemicals. Some removers contain hazardous chemicals, such as toluene, that can cause health problems. Before using any chemical remover, read the manufacturer’s MSDS sheet and instruction bulletin. Always wear the recommended safety equipment. Read more »
Jumpstarting Your Business Recovery
“In good times people party, in bad times people ponder,” declares self-help guru Tony Robbins. If your business has slowed during the country’s coronavirus shutdown, you most likely have pondered how to jumpstart your sales and marketing efforts. Here are some immediate actions to take: Read more »
The Benefits of UV Curable Inkjet Inks
Compared to solvent and ecosolvent inks, UV curable inks have several advantages. No VOCs to pollute the air; the inks dry fast but don’t clog in the print head; and good adhesion to a wide range of substrates, including styrene, expanded PVC, polycarbonate, acrylic, gatorboard and corrugated polypropylene. Read more »
QR Codes: Window of Opportunity for Marketers?
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a QR or “Quick Reference” code could be worth a million. That’s because it provides the viewer with a doorway from a printed medium to unlimited interactive online content. Read more »
Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition
Why should anyone choose your sign shop rather than your competitors’ shops? As a marketer, this is the first question that you should ask yourself? If you can’t articulate your company’s unique product differential, you are leaving your chances for success up to chance. Read more »