CPH Group Australia

We take a look at the different types of Banner Material, how each is made and the benefits they provide for super-sized signage  and display applications. Laminated vs Coated There are two different ways to produce banner material: Laminated, where the PVC is laminated to the backing Coated, where the backing is dipped through the melted PVC Laminated Banner is the cheaper of the two options to produce. This is because the backing and the PVC begin the production process as separate ready-made components and are then run through a laminator to adhere the two parts together. A laminated face stock would be selected for its elevated print properties and include UV additives to enhance resistance and prolong yellowing. Coated Banner is a more expensive process and produces a higher premium product. This is because during production the PVC needs to be kept in a molten state, the backing is then run through the melted PVC. As the Banner dries it dries as an integrated piece rather tha...

Choosing the right Application Tape can make or break your job. Using App Tape that isn’t suited to the particular application could cost you not only money, but also time and maybe missing a critical deadline. Application Tape Adhesives Application Tape must have the correct adhesive strength or “tack” to lift the cut vinyl lettering from the liner backing, yet be able to remove easily from the vinyl lettering once it’s transferred to the application surface. Adhesive systems vary in application tapes. Some are rubber-based and others, acrylic. Neotape and R-tape Application Tapes have natural rubber-based adhesive which is very stable. They have virtually no adhesion build-up when applied to vinyl for extended periods of time. They are also very smooth and consistent, therefore, will not transfer a “texture” to the vinyl lettering. Acrylic-based application tapes have a tendency to increase their adhesion to vinyl. This may be desirable in some applications, but adhesion build-up can...