A Roadshow Done Right

Jun 30,2017 / By Arlon Graphics LLC / No Comment

One country, four cities, and over 200 attendees in total. Arlon’s Latin America sales and technical experts hit the road this Spring to co-host an Arlon Training Roadshow with Tubelite De Mexico. Each events objective was to showcase the latest from Arlon’s product portfolio and to offer hands-on training. These roadshows were the talk of the town! Unveiling Arlon’s new game-changing cast wrap product, SLX™ Cast Wrap with FLITE Technology™, was definitely the highlight. Each attendee experienced the benefits of SLX Cast Wrap; seeing how this product could help in reducing labor time with one installer and having superior repositionability.

Manufacturing

The Differences Between Monomeric and Polymeric Calendered Film

Jun 1,2017 / By Chuck Bules - Lean Manager / No Comment

Are you unsure of what type of calendered film to use for different types of projects? Have you ever asked yourself, “which film should I use, monomeric or polymeric?”

If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, keep reading. By the end of this article you will have a clear understanding of calendered film. Additionally, you will also know when to use each type.

The Calendering Process

We make calendered films through a “melt” process. First, we melt PVC (Poly-Vinyl-Chloride) resin, plasticizer and colorant together. As they cool, we roll the molten PVC through calendering rollers. This creates the final width, thickness, and surface finish of the film. Finally, we wind up the calendered film for further processing.

Digital Printing

The Importance of Printer Maintenance

Oct 13,2016 / By Chi Chan - Technical Service Engineer / 3 Comments

All machines should receive proper care and maintenance to prevent issues or mechanical failures. Similar practices apply to large format printers to ensure the longevity of the machine. Regular printer maintenance can also increase productivity and allow for consistent, high-quality prints.
Printer maintenance is very important!

Digital Printing

Installing Exterior Wall Graphics

Aug 16,2016 / By Louie Calma - Technical Specialist - Automotive / No Comment

Things To Consider

Printed graphics on walls are a great way to transform a plain blockade to an exciting, money-making and eye-catching display. Additionally, installing exterior wall graphics are still the best way to express creativity and generate another means of promotion.

Compared to interior walls, exterior walls present more challenges when it comes to the product selection and application techniques. For example, exterior walls can be made out of concrete, bricks or cinder blocks with finishes ranging from smooth to extremely textured. With this in mind, take note if the surface is primed, painted, sealed or has no coating at all.

Relatively smooth exterior walls can share the same installation procedure as interior walls, but what about textured walls? We’ll explore how to apply printed graphics on exterior cinder block walls.

Digital Printing

5 Key Factors When Selecting a Banner Substrate

Apr 8,2016 / By Stephanie Kline - Product Manager, Banner / 1 Comment

5 Key Factors When Selecting Banner Substrate

Banner is considered the bread and butter of a sign shop. There is a wide selection of banner in the market that can make your choice overwhelming depending on what the job requires. Let’s take a look at five key factors of banner substrate that should be considered and what types of questions you should ask yourself when making a decision about which banner substrate to select.

Digital Printing

Removing Adhesive Build-Up From Your Printer – Arlon DPF 8000

Mar 18,2016 / By Arlon Graphics LLC / No Comment

For additional inquiries, please contact Arlon Technical Services at 1-877-275-6698.

Digital Printing

Proper Ways to Store Your Vinyl

Aug 25,2015 / By Chuck Bules - Lean Manager / 3 Comments

When it comes to storing vinyl there are a few things to keep in mind that will prove to be the difference between being able to use that roll of film you have been saving for a job “just this size” or throwing it away in frustration.

Digital Printing

Choosing the Right Overlaminate – Made Easy!

Jul 30,2015 / By Arlon Graphics LLC / No Comment

Have you ever wondered how to choose the right overlaminate for your large-scale graphic application? Did you know that the right overlaminate will increase the life of your graphics as much as 50%? Overlaminates are just as important as the vinyl choice itself.

How to Choose an Overlaminate

Here is a brief explanation of the considerations that need to be made when choosing which overlaminate you are going to purchase.

Digital Printing

The Importance of Overlaminates

Jul 8,2015 / By Chad Russell - Director of Sales / 4 Comments

In the world of digital graphics, emphasis is often placed on selecting the correct media for each application type. Picking the right media can be crucial to meeting your customers’ expectations. Choosing to add an overlaminate is just as important. There are a number of reasons why using an overlaminate film is beneficial to a pressure-sensitive printed vinyl graphic.

The Importance of an Overlaminate

Digital Printing

Importance of a Printer ICC Color Profile

Jun 1,2015 / By Nilo Fontelera - Sr Technical Service Engineer / No Comment

Printer ICC Color Profiles are essential for a professional print shop to produce outstanding advertisements and consistent quality prints. Data from a digital file is what a RIP software relies on to translate color information or values from the source (RGB) to the destination or printer’s color gamut (CMYK) smoothly and efficiently. The bundled information takes into account the variables associated with the printer and ink performance, shop environmental conditions and media performance. Printing without printer profiles will result in prints that do not resemble the original proof and some of the common failures are banding, ink pooling or inaccurate colors.

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