Monday, August 9, 2021

How High Heat Causes Thermal Degradation of Vinyl Films



Jim Hingst explains how extreme heat can cause the PVC resin of a vinyl film to break down. In selecting a vinyl film for an application, the “Service Temperature Range” is an important consideration. So what exactly is the service temperature range? As you might guess, this term refers to the range of temperature within […] The post How High Heat Causes Thermal Degradation of Vinyl Films appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Laminating Tips: Silvering



Learn what silvering is and how to minimize the occurrence of this problem. Have you ever seen silvery specs in a laminated print? This defect is called silvering. It’s caused when tiny air bubbles are captured between the adhesive on an overlaminating film and the surface of a print. Silvering is generally most noticeable in […] The post Laminating Tips: Silvering appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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