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Restricted Area Signs
State No Trespassing Signs
Violators Will Be Prosecuted Signs
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Beach Property Signs
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Cemetery Signs
Custom Property Policy Signs
Designer Private Property Signs
Dumpster Signs
Do Not Enter Property Signs
Keep Off Grass Signs
Members Only Signs
Neighborhood Watch Signs
Residents Only Signs
Shooting Range Signs
School Security Signs
Parking Lot Security Signs
LawnBoss™ Signs
Authorized Personnel Only Signs
Prohibition
Prohibition Signs
No Alcoholic Beverages Allowed Signs
No Cameras Allowed Signs
No Drinking Under 21 Signs
No Drone Signs
No Dumping Signs
No Fishing Signs
No Hunting Signs
No Loitering Signs
No Skateboarding Signs
Shoplifting Signs
Custom Prohibition Signs
Video Surveillance
Video Surveillance Signs
24 Hour Surveillance Signs
Area Under Surveillance Signs
Audio Surveillance Signs
Bilingual Surveillance Signs
CCTV Signs
Designer Surveillance Signs
Home Security Signs
Smile You're on Camera Signs
Surveillance Warning Signs
Video Surveillance Yard Signs
Security Camera Signs
Drone Signs
No Soliciting
No Soliciting Signs
Bilingual No Soliciting Signs
By Appointment Only Signs
Designer No Soliciting Signs
Do Not Knock Signs
Gate Security Signs
Beware of Dog
Beware of Dog Signs
Designer Beware of Dog Signs
Dog Fence Signs
Dog Gate Signs
Funny Beware of Dog Signs
Guard Dog Signs
No Dogs Allowed Signs
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1 Sign
Flexography
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"Flexo" printing is the most common label printing method. Solvent, water and UV inks are available. Low cost plastic plates are used to transfer the ink to the base film. Many flexo presses allow the label manufacturer to print, laminate and die-cut the label in line and this makes flexography suitable for longer runs of labels. Most flexo labels are sold in a roll form. Examples of flexo labels include labels on detergent, toothpaste and certain RTK labels and paper tags. Typically, Flexo printing is not used when either large areas of solid color are needed nor if the label must last outdoors.
This traditional print method typically uses either a rotary bit or a high power laser. The rotary (or Pantograph) technique requires only a high speed spindle and a simple desk top engraver. The surface layer of the plastic or metal surface is removed and this exposes, typically, the contrasting color of the material core. In some cases, the engraved letter can also be filled. Laser or raster engraving is much more precise and can mimic most fonts. The laser burns or vaporizes the top layer away.
Two contrasting colors are permanently fused to each other, creating a slight profile between the layers. The TactileTouch method is also used to create Raster Braille ? dots follow the Grade II standards. Braille dots are precision cut and pressure fit, TactileTouch signs are used for Room ID, restroom signs, ADA door signs and Exit signage.
Screen printing is the most durable of all common printing techniques. This process "lays down" a very thick layer of pigment and this extends outdoor life. Both solvent and UV inks are common, with the UV inks imparting good chemical resistance. Most signs and pipe makers are screen printed. Other screen printed products include the design on a CD-ROMs, many automotive nameplates, the defrost screen on a car's rear window or the decoration on china plates.
Offset printing is the most common method of printing paper. Offset equipment and set-up costs are high, but, for long runs, offset printing is very fast and very inexpensive. Starting with an image that is etched onto a metal plate, ink is transferred to an intermediary surface such as a rubber blanket, and finally applied to paper or a tag substrate by pressing this substrate against the intermediary surface.
The print is sealed into the anodized layer of the aluminum. The print cannot be washed off. In addition, embedded black graphics are metallic silver particles that resist heat, chemicals and sunlight. Withstands up to 1000°F. Anodized/Photographic plates are commonly used by ships to identify equipment or by utilities to permanently mark poles. Anodized/Photographic plates are also ideal for one-of-a-kind signs and are commonly used for awards and dedication plaques.
Heat is used to transfer a resin or wax-based ink from a foil to the base film. Traditionally, thermal printing, often called "Hot Stamping", was accomplished using a heated platen and an impact head. In the 1970’s faster and lower-cost thermal transfer printers directed at the warehouse label, UPC and packaging markets emerged. In the 1990’s, lower-cost color thermal printers emerged. Resin ribbons were used to transfer colored inks to flexible label substrates.
Thermal printing is well suited for short-runs of labels and signs. One-of-a-kind information can be easily added to the label.
Digital printing has revolutionized the label market. The first commercial liquid toner presses were introduced in the late 80’s. Only recently, however, the economics and quality have changed to favor digital printing over most other techniques.
Our presses use up to seven colors simultaneously to produce both full color process labels, fluorescent colors, spot colors and, even, white. Art work does not need plates. The printing can be completely variable. Bar codes, serial numbers, etc. can be different on each label. The press handles both rolls and sheets of label materials. Our state-of-the-art can print runs of labels from a single label to 50,000. Labels are often overlaminated or digitally die-cut.
Flexography
Printing
Engraving
Braille
ADA Appliqué
Screen
Printing
Offset
Printing
Anodized
Thermal
Printing
Digital
Printing
Outdoor Durable
limited
Outdoor signs available
Low Cost
(short runs)
Require Plates/Screen
Chemical Resistance
Good with laminate
excellent
Fair
Good with laminate
Good with laminate
Colors Available
limited
sometimes
One-of-a-kind
Typical Run Size
2,000+ labels
1 sign or plate
1 sign
250+ labels
1,000+ labels
50+ labels
10+ labels
10+ labels
Flexography
Engraving
Braille
Screen Printing
Offset Printing
Anodized
Thermal
Digital
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Sign is supplied without holes and without foam. You will attach the plate using your own supplies or a tube adhesive.
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