Sign Builder Illustrated - May 2008 - (Page 22)

D Y E S U B L I M AT I O N Vastex Upgrades its EC-II-30 Dryer As part of the EconoRed line by Vastex, the EC-II-30 dryer has recently undergone a number of improvements— making it a better value than ever before. The EC-II-30 now comes standard with Scrub Air™, which is forced hot air that aids in curing water-based and discharge inks. New advanced heater diagnostics lets the operator know any time any part of the dryer malfunctions. If a failure occurs, the diagnostic light tells the operator exactly where the problem is. Other standard controls allow the operator to set the oven to the ideal requirements of the job at hand. There is a variable belt speed control, a digital PID temperature control, and infrared focusing. The infrared focusing (a belt-to-heater distance adjustment) goes from two inches to seven inches to take into account the thickness or height of the item being dried. The EC-II-30 dryer has a 30-inch wide belt and is 7-1/4 feet long. For additional details, phone 610/434-6004 or browse www.vastex.com. ELECTRONIC/LED/LCD SIGN COMPONENTS ITSENCLOSURES Launches a “One-of-a-kind” Billboard-sized Enclosure ITSENCLOSURES, manufacturer of electronic display and computer protection equipment, recently introduced the new digital signage hardware enclosure ViewStation. A combination of LCD displays, thermal management, and enclosure protection, the ViewStation Array employs over twenty years of enclosure experience and up to six forty-six-inch LCD displays within the same “billboard-sized” (twelve-by-fourteen feet) enclosure. The six-screen design provides the versatility to present one “giant” message or up to six individual messages within the same product; all you have to do is “add your content and go.” The Array is a perfect solution for public venues, such as: airports, hospitals, hotels, stadiums, arenas, convention centers, universities, and car dealerships, just to name a few. For more information, call 800/423-9911 or visit www.itsenclosures.com. L A M I N AT O R S New ValueLam 4500 Laminating/Mounting Machine from Banner American Products Operates on 120 Volts The introduction of Banner American Products’ new ValueLam 4500 value-priced laminator provides large format imaging services the capability of mounting, laminating, and encapsulating output from thirty-six-, fortytwo-, and forty-four-inch inkjet printers. Affordable and functional, the ValueLam 4500 laminating/mounting machine offers carefully designed features intended to facilitate a profitable finishing service without the added expense of more advanced machines. The easy-to-use design makes the operator’s job simpler with features such as: top and bottom heat, electronic heat control with LCD readout, variable speed, a forward/reverse switch, 3-inch (7.62cm) diameter silicone heated rollers, a clear polycarbonate safety shield, and emergency stops on both sides of the machine. To learn more, call 800/572-2144 or log on to www.banam.com. LIGHTING EQUIPMENT GE Demonstrates the World’s First “Roll–to–roll” Manufactured OLEDs GE Global Research, the centralized research organization of General Electric and GE Consumer & Industrial, has announced the successful demonstration of the world’s first roll-to-roll manufactured organic light–emitting diode (OLED) lighting devices. This demonstration is a key step toward making OLEDs and other high-performance organic electronics products at dramatically lower costs than what is possible today. OLEDs are thin, organic materials sandwiched between two electrodes, which illuminate when an electrical charge is applied. They represent the next evolution in lighting products. Their widespread design capabilities will provide an entirely different way for people to light their homes or businesses. For more information, visit www.ge.com. Nexxus Lighting Introduces LED Line Voltage Floodlight for General Illumination Nexxus Lighting, Inc., has announced that its SV Lighting business unit has introduced the industry’s first LED floodlight for general illumination that operates on direct line voltage without the need for an internal or external power supply. This breakthrough has produced the new Savi SHO White Floodlight. Utilizing Seoul Semiconductor’s new Acriche LEDs, the Savi SHO White Floodlight is a new white-light LED floodlight for interior and exterior applications that can operate on a standard 120V AC supply. With patents pending on the technology, SV Lighting plans to launch additional direct 120-volt products for the commercial lighting market in 2008. To learn more, view www.nexxuslighting.com. 22 Sign Builder Illustrated May 2008

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Sign Builder Illustrated - May 2008 Contents SBI Agenda Quotes & Comments Contributors Costly Concerns Dispatches Sign Show Dateline: Time to Find a New Identity Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks Sign Illumination: It’s Time to Pay Attention Restoring Old Photographs for Digital Printing Price Doesn’t Sell the Signs You Want to Make Architects in LED Codes for Electric Signs: Don’t Get Blindsided! Digital Displays at the Pearl Harbor Museum The Art of Wayfinding Signage Grand Format National Following Traffic Sign Regulations Designs on ADA Signage Painting Professionally SBI Marketplace Imagine-It Graphics

Sign Builder Illustrated - May 2008

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