Sign Builder Essentials May 2012

ORACAL® Series 970RA Wrapping Cast with RapidAir® Technology is a 4-mil film that delivers superior conformability over uneven or curved surfaces. Series 970RA comes in 38 vibrant, high-impact colors-the most in the industry-and is ideal for long-term fleet and motorsport marketing applications, providing a lightweight, economical alternative to paint. Our RapidAir® release liner makes applications easier by reducing the incidence of bubbles and creases. This durable film also offers long-term removability from painted surfaces and does not require an overlaminate. For more information, call 888-672-2251 or visit us online at www.oracal.com.

Wire-Lite is a completely new vision in wire and rod suspension systems, providing unique solutions for smaller signage and displays. Visit standoffsystems.com to browse our new Wire-Lite catalog and photo gallery. Mount or suspend signs, banners, photographs, and artwork with decorative mounting hardware. From StandOffs to hanging systems, we deliver the best value, quality, selection, and service. Our excellent Client Solutions Specialists are trained to understand part interaction and installation to ensure your project is a success. Contact us today for a free estimate and experience the Gyford advantage!

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Based on the award-winning Océ Arizona® 360 Series platform but at a price point that makes it accessible to smaller print providers, the new Océ Arizona 318 GL printer delivers the highest quality printing and application versatility without compromise, including an option for factory-installed white ink. You don’t have to settle for a hybrid printer when you can own the true flatbed capability of an Océ Arizona 318 GL printer – fully installed and operational for less than $100,000. A Roll Media option is also available for printing onto flexible media.

The affordable, home-sized ShopBot Desktop (measuring just 3′ x 3′) delivers power, precision, and reliability on the order of ShopBot’s full-size digital fabrication tools. Perform a wide range of workbench, prototyping, and production projects, in wood, plastic, foam, soft metals, and more. Its platform design allows you to choose add-ons such as a drag knife, rotary indexing head, and diamond-engraving bit. Coming soon: 3D printing and laser cutting capability!

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Vinyl application fluids manufactured by Marabu North America make any graphic application job easier. Action Tac® is a ready-to-use application fluid used in applying pressure-sensitive vinyl and decals to most surfaces. Action Tac allows you to easily move your graphics to position them perfectly. Window Juice gives you time to position your graphics on glass and gets you off the job fast! No more long waits to remove transfer tape. GRAFIX GONE® softens adhesive residue for removal within 90 seconds on most surfaces. For more information, please call us at 888.253.2778 or visit us on the web at www.marabu-northamerica.com.

MultiCam Inc. introduces its Robot Slider, which is ideal for high-speed, high-velocity, medium-duty pick-and-place applications, painting, and other related activities. At 14-inches tall along the track, the low-profile system features a 35 mm precision linear guide rail. Its precision-ground helical rack can support multiple trolleys up to two meters in length and equipment weighing up to 10,000 pounds. Optional tread plate covers protect precision components from splatter during welding operations, and the modular design allows for extended lengths. The Robot Slider is available with quiet e-chain or conduit rail (Bus bar) connectivity to extend the robot track by one-meter increments. For more information, visit www.multicam.com. 

Want your banners to have a flawless, wrinkle-free appearance? Lind introduces a solution: the BannerSpring direct wall-mount and the BannerSpring with optional BannerFrame. Both products provide for an easy installation and change out of graphics and banners. The solutions replace the need for grommets and bungees, which eliminates costly tear-thrus and rips. The Banner Spring systems are durable and proven on large wallscapes and billboards. To learn more, visit www.lindsignspring.com.