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NEW PRODUCTS Send information about new products to: signs@stmediagroup.com. By Steve Aust Product Showcase: Adhesives and Adhesive Tapes 3M 3M™ Corp. (St. Paul, MN) offers several adhesive solutions for repositionable and temporary mounted signage: • Scotchmate™ reclosable, hook-and-loop fasteners to secure changeable graphics; • VHB™ double-coated, foam tape, which fastens invisibly to create a smooth surface, easy adhesion and outdoor-grade strength without drilling, screwing, riveting or welding; • Laminating adhesives that stick to the back of paper, vinyl and plastic film, and bond permanently to foamboards, plastics and other, rigid surfaces; • And, the Scotch® adhesive-application system, which includes the ATG 700 applicator, which delivers a double-coated adhesive tape on paper, foamboards, vinyl and other sign materials. During application, the liner rewinds to save time and eliminate messes. The applicator may be switched from permanent to repositionable/removable adhesives. (800) 364-3678; www.3mgraphics.com American Biltrite American Biltrite’s Tape Products Div. (Moorestown, NJ) produces TransferRite white, rubber-adhesive, paper tapes, which are designed for the transfer of vinyl graphics. Offerings include: • 582U, a 4.3-mil, medium-tack, all-purpose tape intended for pre-spaced lettering; small, one-piece decals; and mid-sized line striping; • 592U, a 4.3-mil, high-tack, all-purpose maskant that transfers intermediate-grade and calendered films, and is designed for letters less than 2 in. tall, four-color-process printing, and thermal die cuts; • 782U, a 5.4-mil, medium-tack material that’s tearresistant and suitable for wet application and installations over rivets; • 1310 Ultra Clear, a low-static film for use with intermediate or calendered films, or with multicolor overlays with cast or calendered media that require precise registration; • 6582, a 4-mil, medium-tack material designed to transfer cut-vinyl lettering 2 to 12 in. tall; • 6592, a 4.3-mil, high-tack, lightweight tape designed for the transfer of vinyl lettering less than 2 in. tall, fine-line striping and thermaltransfer-printed, die-cut decals; • And, 6798, a very-high-tack tape recommended for use with reflective films, etched-glass media and awning material. All materials except 6798 are sold in rolls up to 5 ft. wide (6798’s maximum is 4 ft. wide). (856) 778-0708; www.abitape.com Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue (Cincinnati) manufactures an array of glues and tapes that bond wood, metal, foam and other materials. The outdoor-grade, waterproof glue expands to up to four times the application amount, penetrates the surface, and bonds to the substrate within one to two hours of clamp time, and achieves a full cure in 24 hours. Gorilla Glue is sold in single-use tubes, and 2-, 4-, 8-, 18- and 36-oz. containers. The company also offers a two-part (resin and hardener are contained in separate barrels), epoxy adhesive that sets in five minutes, fills voids and bonds uneven and vertical surfaces, and dries to a clear finish after 30 minutes of clamp time and a 24-hour cure. Its tapes comprise a heavy-duty, cloth backing, double-thick adhesive, and a moisture-, UV- and temperatureresistant outer layer. The tape is sold in 12- and 35-yd. rolls. (800) 966-3458; www.gorillaglue.com 44 SIGNS OF THE TIMES / JANUARY 2013 / www.signweb.com Tesa Tape Tesa Tape Inc. (Charlotte, NC) offers high-bond, acrylic-core, permanent-mounting, masking and surface-protection tapes. Materials include: • Extreme-high-bond tapes: Tesa® ACX Plus acryliccore, extreme-high-bond 7054 20-mil and 7055 40-mil, clear-acrylic; and 7063 32-mil and 7065 47-mil, black tape; • Permanent-mounting tapes: 61010 PV4 clearpolyester; 4970 white, PVC, banner; 4985 clearadhesive, transfer tape; and, 62934 thick, blackpolyethylene-foam mounting tape; • And, 4848 PV1 clear, polyethylene, surfaceprotection tape The company has been producing adhesive tapes since 1882. (800) 426-2181; www.tesatape.com http://www.3mgraphics.com http://www.abitape.com http://www.gorillaglue.com http://www.tesatape.com http://www.signweb.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Signs of the Times - January 2013

Signs of the Times - January 2013
Contents
ST Update
Technology Update
Vinyl Apps
Strictly Commercial
Lighting Techniques
The Moving Message
Technology Review
Technology Review
Design Matters
New Products
Scenes from the Global Village
Crane Truck Safety Advice
Supreme Wrap
The Value of Signs
Industry News
Advertising Index
Editorially Speaking

Signs of the Times - January 2013