The Effect of Wind Loads on Vinyl Banners

Chicago is known as the Windy City . It received its nickname as a reference to one of its long-winded political figures not to its notoriously bad windy weather. Maximum wind gusts in Chicagoland can reach 80 to 90 miles per hour. (Winds in many other cities, especially along the Eastern Seaboard, exceed Chicago s levels.) Working [ ]
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Supply55 ISA International Sign Expo Booth 1100

See Supply55 and the Guardian Calender at ISA Las Vegas, Booth 1100. Hands on sublimation demonstrations throughout the show. Thursday, April 20th Friday, April 21st Saturday, April 22nd Guardian Calender Product Information: www.guardiancalender.com. Guardian Calender Product Overview Video: Click Here for Video
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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. What makes it challenging is that UV inks are 100% solids. That means is that 100% of what you print on the substrate stays on the substrate. This heavy [ ]
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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. Tradeshow and Point-Of-Purchase Graphics To provide abrasion and [ ]
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Overlaminating Film Troubleshooting Checklist

PROBLEM: Poor adhesion of the overlaminate to the print. CAUSES: Print not dry. Incompatibility of component parts. SOLUTIONS: In RIP phase use ink limiting setting to reduce ink deposit. Let ink dry for 24 hours, or longer…. Always follow the instructions of the ink & media manufacturers. Laminated prints should lay flat 24 hours before [ ]
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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 [ ]
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Banner Care

Recommendations on Cleaning, Storage and Shipping of Banners If your customers want their banners, awnings or flexible sign faces to last longer, they should be instructed to keep them clean, by simply washing them periodically with a mild detergent and warm water. Flexible materials that are not properly cleaned on a regular basis are guaranteed [ ]
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