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 […] The post What You Must Know When Plotter Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl and Flock Films appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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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. Engineered and manufactured in Germany to the highest quality standards, the NEPATA S1000 yields precise, accurate cuts across a wide range of flexible media, including: self-adhesive films, sandblasting films, vehicle wrap films, […] The post NEPATA S1000 High Performance Sheeter 40” appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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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. When working with propane torches or heat guns, […] The post How to Make Vinyl Film Removals Easier and Faster appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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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: ● Uncertainty in the market propagates anxiety, and undermines comradery […] The post Jumpstarting Your Business Recovery appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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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. Differences in Adhesion. Solvent inks and UV inks […] The post The Benefits of UV Curable Inkjet Inks appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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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. The Japanese company Denso Wave, which is a subsidiary of Toyota, developed QR codes in 1994, as an alternative to […] The post QR Codes: Window of Opportunity for Marketers? appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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Sales Survival in an Anemic Economy

Even if you are the president of the United States, there isn’t much you can do to change world economic conditions. Instead of crying in your beer or just drinking more of it, what you can change is how you conduct your business. As my former boss (and former Marine) Gordon McAllister would say to encourage […] The post Sales Survival in an Anemic Economy appeared first on Supply55 Blog.

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