The Signs All Point to Orlando
International Sign Expo 2012 offers product debuts and a full slate of educational opportunities
The fully loaded VUTEk GS3250LX is an LED-based printer that produces more jobs, extends application offerings, and lowers operating costs with cool cure technology and high productivity features. The VUTEk GS3250LX contains no VOCs, uses less consumables, produces less waste, uses less energy, and has the ability to print on recycled and other materials without warping or head strikes.
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Multifuntional Cutting System
Znd America, Inc. (Booth 2358) will showcase the brand-new S3, a super-fast, lower-cost version of Znd’s successful G3 line of multifunctional flatbed cutting systems. With a direct-drive system, the S3 is built for speed. The new cutter line excels with unprecedented price/performance as well as exceptional productivity. Expect amazing throughput levels with materials such as vinyl, plastics, paper, and cardboard, without sacrificing the quality and modularity characteristic of Znd!
The S3 line features smaller, space-saving footprints and ultra-fast Z- and T-axis control for kiss-cutting, through-cutting, oscillating and rotary cutting, creasing/scoring, and even a 300W router insert. Znd Cut Center, Znd’s popular design-to-cut software suite, completes this exciting new addition to the Znd cutter family.
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Remote Service Crane
Wilkie Mfg. LLC (Booth 1902) will display the recently introduced Wilkie model 52XLR remote service crane with a standard power level, power rotate two man basket with a jib winch in the basket and a main line winch that is capable of lifting 1000 to 45 feet and has a working height of 52 feet from the basket. The Wilkie model 52XLR can be mounted on a 19,500 GVW truck with a 120-inch CA with a wide range of body configurations to custom fit your application. This unit will be on display at the ISA show in the truck area or stop by the booth to discuss this or other Wilkie units, as Wilkie Mfg. LLC offers a range from 52 to 94 feet in Wilkie remote service cranes as well as the popular Wilkie model 60 service ladder.
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PET Scrimless Products
Value Vinyls (Booth 236) will showcase a new line of PET scrimless products at ISA 2012. Rio PET Sign Media has an extremely smooth matte finish that is compatible with screen printing, digital printing, and pressure sensitive lettering. This material is intended for long-term indoor and short-term outdoor display usage and engineered to provide low-curl and vibrant prints when producing hemless signs.
Rio PET 16 oz Opaque Ultra Smooth can be printed on one or two sides and is the only Latex Ink Compatible PET material available that is high heat tolerant. Possible widths up to 126 inches.
Rio PET 13 oz Backlit can be printed on one side and is engineered to provide a high quality and vibrant print when back lit. Possible widths up to 126 inches.
Rio PET 13 oz Grey Back can be printed on one side and features a grey back to minimize image show through. Possible widths up to 126 inches.
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Magnetic Graphic Display System
Visual Magnetics’ (Booth 2846) Graphic System, which will be displayed at ISA 2012, matches magnetic-receptive technologies with the highest quality print media, enabling the creation of high-quality signage and graphics that can be applied to virtually any surface, incorporated into frames and fixtures, or simply mounted directly to a wall. Visual Magnetics’ MagnaMedia is so thin that when combined with the properties of the InvisiLock magnet, it is possible to create multi-layer graphics to update images instantly for specific promotions, without the use of frames, fasteners, or adhesives.
The company will also be displaying its new MagnaMedia Digital Fabrics Collection, which includes VM-Canvas 22 and VM-Bamboo17.
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Specialty Media
Ultraflex (Booth 2314) will introduce several new products at ISA 2012 in their golf-themed booth. Pole Banner Pro 18 oz. is a fire-rated, heavy-duty blockout banner material for indoor and outdoor two-sided applications such as pole banners and event signage. MultiTex C220 is a 6.5 oz multi-purpose canvas made from 100 percent polyester spun yarn. It is a great economical choice for fine art reproduction, indoor displays, wall murals, and other art décor applications. It can be stretched and framed and comes in widths ranging from 39 to 122 inches. Billboard 520' Eclipse is a 7 oz. black-backed substrate for billboard applications. Its 520-foot length increases a print facility’s production and efficiency by reducing the amount of time changing out material. Billboard 520' Eclipse is solvent and UV printable and comes in 193-inch widths. FloorFlex is a printable floor vinyl that is suitable for Latex and UV printers. It is engineered with a non-slip Latex backing and is ideal for indoor use, but may be used outdoors for short-durations.
