Calendered Vinyl
Calendered vinyls are engineered for smooth, flat surfaced applications. Adhesives are available in Permanent, Removable and High Tack adhesion grades, Vinyl thickness is measured in "mils" and are available in 3 mil, 3.75 mil, 4 mil and 6 mil thicknesses.
An overlaminate is recommended for most vinyl applications.
Laminates provide abrasion protection, easier application and extend durability against outside elements and UV fade protection.
In some cases, a mild adhesive Transfer Tape may be recommended for unlaminated, calendered vinyl decals. Bubbles and wrinkles are very common results from applying unlaminated decals. The use of a transfer tape greatly increases a successful installation. Listed below are frequently used vinyls and their companion overlaminates.
Orajet 3641 - Grey Permanent Adhesive Transfer Tape recommended for unlaminated vinyl. |
Recommended Laminate GGUV - 3 mil |
Orajet 3164 - Clear Permanent Adhesive Orajet 3164RA - All the same features as 3164, but also with Rapid Air Egress technology to facilitate quicker, easier application and less bubbles Transfer Tape recommended for unlaminated vinyl. |
Recommended Laminate GGUV - 3 mil |
GG6MCA - Clear Permanent Adhesive |
Laminate may be used GGUV - 3 mil |
Orajet 3105HT - Grey Pigmented, High-Tack Adhesive |
Recommended Laminate Oracal 290 - 2 mil gloss, optically clear |
*Durability guarantees varies based on environment.