Focus on Tools & Accessories PLASTGrommet Smoothing out operations at sign shops
Since pioneering clear plastic eyelets almost two decades ago, PLASTGrommet has expanded its line of products to encompass a range of banner automating technologies; including eyelet machines that range from hand presses to customised, automated units with integrated welding capabilities such as the Evolve Air and Wedge hot air welder launched at FESPA 2024. In 2022, the company added metal stamping presses to manufacture metal eyelets in-house in response to customer demand.
In addition, PLASTGrommet’s range includes tools for car wrapping and vinyl application, such as squeegees with microfiber edges, car wrapping magnets, gloves, and even a bubble popper pen that can be used to eliminate bubbles during application.
Tool bags, cutting mats and safety rulers complete the line-up. With its broad range of products suited to all sizes of production, PLASTGrommet is on hand to support any printer or sign maker looking to improve their banner finishing workflow. With large format printers and sign makers now investing in automation as a necessity rather than for profitability, PLASTGrommet also offers media roll lifters, designed to support businesses with moving and lifting rolls, be that fabric, PVC banner, or transfer paper.
This is another example of an area of production that can be streamlined with automation, addressing the ongoing labour
challenges and removing the number of manual touchpoints.
Rafa Menéndez, head of sales and marketing, PLASTGrommet, said: “As demand for quicker turnarounds increase, wide-format printers and sign-makers now need to invest in automation as a necessity, ensuring work is produced and delivered as quickly as possible,
without quality being compromised.
“At PLASTGrommet, we put a strong emphasis on R&D and this is reflected in the broad range of products and tools we offer; from eyelet machines and banner finishing systems to media storage racks, media roll lifters, and accessories such as squeegees.
“Our entire product portfolio has been designed to streamline finishing and ensure our customers remain competitive and profitable.”
www.plastgrommet.com Sign Trade Supplies Choosing the right cleaning product
An important element in the sign maker’s toolkit that often gets overlooked is cleaning products.
Surface cleaner from Sign Trade Supplies
Surface cleaner from Sign Trade Supplies
Sign making involves a variety of substrates and adhesives, each with specific cleaning requirements. Using the wrong product can have disastrous outcomes that could damage the sign substrate or vinyl
adhesive and lead to them needing to be remade. It is good to understand the specific cleaning needs of the surface or item you’re working with and select the appropriate cleaning product. For example, using methylated spirits to prepare panels for vinyl application can leave a residue that weakens the adhesive bond and shortens the lifespan of the installation. Nortex Graphic Solutions are available exclusively from Sign Trade Supplies. They allow sign makers to achieve optimal adhesion for vinyl applications and create strong structural bonds for other adhesive needs.
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This versatile line of cleaning products ensures surfaces are properly prepared for a variety of signage projects. One such example is the Nortex MaxClean professional surface cleaner. A popular choice for preparing surfaces before vinyl application and vehicle wraps, it effectively removes grease and contaminants; and its fast-evaporating formula ensures the surface is ready for vinyl application. Nortex The Power Clean+ is another strong solvent cleaner with a powerful degreasing action.
Power Clean+ is designed to remove all traces of silicones, grease, traffic film and other stubborn contaminants. It is the first port of call when a substrate is heavily soiled and needs a fast-acting, high-level cleaner.
Nortex Aplispray is a non-toxic formulation to aid the application of large areas of self-adhesive vinyl. Aplispray comes pre-mixed ready to spray onto the vinyl and substrate to float graphics into place. A great option for installing large prints onto glazing, sign panels or vehicles.
Other products include Nortex Tar and Glue Remover and Nortex IPA which is the highest grade of 99.99% pure isopropanol alcohol universal cleaning.
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PLASTGrommet multi-press
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