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Wrapping up 2006
Technically Speaking -- Lamination
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Since solvent inkjet media was primarily designed for outdoor use, many signmakers consider overlaminates an unne cessary cost. While that logic may hold for certain short-term applications, there are many more times when the added cost is more than justified.
For example:
- Lamination protects fragile printed images against physical degradation resulting from abrasions, moisture, and dirt. It can also significantly extend the life of your inks in the face of harsh UV exposure (sunlight).
- Lamination makes it easy to clean the surface of the print
- Lamination can be used to change the creative effect of the image. For example, you can use a glossy laminating film to add “pop” to your printed image, or a matte film to reduce unwanted glare for POP applications.
- By using ORAGUARD® laminating films with matching ORAJET® digital media, you can qualify for protection under the ORALIFE™ Component System Warranty, providing up to seven years of guaranteed performance for your printed images.
Additional Lamination Tips
- Make sure the printed image is free of dust, dirt or any chemical that may interfere with proper adhesion of the laminating film.
- Always allow time for the ink to cure before applying the laminating film -- at least twenty-four (24) hours if possible. Failure to do so can cause the outgassing solvents from the inks to become trapped in the film or its adhesive layer, leading to difficulty in application.
The ORALIFE® Component System (OCS) warranty from ORACAL USA includes specially matched media and laminates to fit almost any graphic application where a pressure sensitive adhesive is needed. Combined with your approved wide-format inkjet printer and corresponding OEM ink sets, the OCS warranty can help you achieve an unrivaled level of performance and guaranteed reliability for your outdoor digital prints. Learn more
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Wrapping with ORACAL
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The ORACAL Professional Wrapping Academy, updated for 2007, is designed to educate attende es on the best practice methods in applying ORAJET® digital media and ORAGUARD® laminating films. This two-day hands-on course also covers the business aspects of excelling in the competitive vehicle wrap market.
Check our Upcoming Events page for a class located in your area. Check back often as we are adding new locations all the time. For more information email education@ORACAL.com
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Distributor Updates
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Advantage Sign Supply, Inc 
7020 Troy Hill Drive Suite G
Elkridge, MD 21075
Phone: (410) 540-9178
Website: www.advantagesignsupply.com
Fellers - Ontario, CA
1930 S. Rochester Ave. Unit #109
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 937-6036
Website: www.fellers.com
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Are You Eligible?
By registering at www.oracal.com you will be eligible for our monthly drawing to win a free roll of our new ORACAL Series 751 High Performance Cast film (15 inch x 10 yards).
ORACAL Series 751 is a highly conformable 2 mil, 8-year cast film available in 81 colors. Its high gloss is ideal for high-performance applications.
Congratulations!
Jennifer Manners of JenRon Signs is this month's winner in ORACAL's latest drawing for a free roll of ORACAL 751 High Performance Cast film. Congratulations, Jennifer!
For More Information:
About Our Products...
To learn more about our premium graphic films and digital printing media, visit the product section of our website: www.oracal.com/products/
Finding a Distributor
If you don't know who your nearest distributor is, please visit our please visit our distributor locator on our website: www.oracal.com/distributors/
When you're there, look for the ORACAL Premier logo that will identify the Premier distributors near you.
You can also call 1-800-ORACAL-1, and press "0", or email us at sales@oracal.com .
ORACAL USA
7251 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL, USA 32256
800-672-2251
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