Printable Paper and other specialty materials.

(Please note, The Cutting Edge is a manufacturer of Legend Plates, Nameplates, Overlays, Decals, Labels, Tags and Signs.  We are not a material distributor.  We use these materials in our manufacturing process.)

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Polyurethane Dome

Laminates

 


Magnetic Sheeting
 


PVC Sheet
(semi-rigid)
 

TRADE NAME

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DESCRIPTION/ DEFINITION

A topically applied non-yellowing polyurethane that cures to form a crystal clear, bubbled lens or dome.

Used to over laminate graphics to improve abrasion, chemical, and/or U.V. resistance of printing and base material. Graffiti resistant (able to clean easily.) Adds thickness &/or changes the appearance (glossy or matte finish) of decals. Matte finishes are commonly used to make decals user-imprintable (user can write on them.)

A flexible, magnetic sheet material with a laminated matte white vinyl surface.

A semi-rigid, thin PVC sheet commonly used for short-run or prototype tags, door hangers, and applications requiring thin semi-rigid properties.

CHARACTERISTICS

Unique appearance; Polyurethane coating adds dimension. Once cured, the polyurethane coating is self-healing (will not retain dents or scratches.)

 

 

Inexpensive

 

ADHESIVES

N/A, same as base material.

N/A, same as base material

 

Magnetic, with 18 magnetic poles per inch.

None, typically used for applications not requiring adhesive.

FLAMMABILITY

Not Currently Available

Varies

 

Gases produced when magnetic sheet is burned: Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Sulphur Dioxide, Methane, Methanol, Hydrochloric Acid.

Not Currently Available

COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION    (Inch/Inch/OF)

Not Currently Available

Not Available

Not Currently Available

Not Currently Available

TEMPERATURE RANGE

Not Currently Available

Varies

0oF to 150oF

 

OUTDOOR RATING

Good

Varies

5 Years (Magnetic strength is permanent and will not decrease over time.) Not recommended for permament horizontal outdoor applications.

1 Year

THICKNESS               (most popular thicknesses underlined)

Typically .060" - .090"

.005" - 3"

 

.015 to .024"

.010"

PROCESS(ES)

Doming

Over Laminating

 

Digital Printing, Vinyl Application, Screen Printing, Vinyl Cutting

Digital Printing

 

 PRODUCTS

Computer Case and Monitor, Automotive and Display Nameplate and Decals.

Decals.

 

Temporary / changeableDecals on vehicles, shelves, pallet racks, doors, etc. Easily changeable displayed batch numbers, job numbers, and employee names on equipment.

Equipment start-up or installation instruction Tags requiring liquid resistance.

 

COLORS AND FINISHES

Clear, glossy, raised finish. (Like a hard lens or bubble)

Clear; various degrees of gloss / matte available.

White, Black, and Colors.

 

White; printed colors

 

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