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PURPOSE One-step metallic graphics for outdoor and rigid interior walls shopping malls parking garages grocery stores restaurants trade shows stadiums universities museums and convenience stores Problems with Other Outdoor Wall Graphic Materials Problems Solved with AlumiGraphics Silver Smooth Material Two-part structure consisting of base film overlaminate or flimsy vinyl fabric films. Many are not intended for outdoor use. Aluminum composite material is costly and heavy to transport and mount. No overlaminate needed the media has a metallic silver surface with pressure sensitive adhesive release liner. Meets ASTM surface burning characteristics plus ecofriendly. Production Two part production process involves more time and labor. Must wait for inks to cure prior to lamination takes up space and risk of wrinkles requiring reprint. One-step production saves time money. Print direct to the surface. Material is cross-component compatible with solvent eco-solvent latex UV LED curing wide format printers screen print. Image Quality Vinyl overlaminates can reduce resolution image quality and cause muted colors. Non-obstructed crisp surface characteristics of metallic surface. Installation Removal Challenging to apply smoothly without wrinkles andor air bubbles. Requires experienced installers to apply remove typically with heat gun. ACM is heavy and challenging to mount. Apply direct to a rigid surface or mount to a lightweight substrate as an alternative to ACM. End users can install and remove with ease and no special equipment. Typically leaves no residue. Durability Life expectancy is short term up to 3 months. Easily tears stretches and disfigures. Vinyl film laminate combinations deteriorate with exposure to environment. Foil is very durable. Life expectancy of printed installed graphics outdoors is up to 6 months based on solvent inks. Indoor use UV latex inks cast film or liquid laminate will increase life. Summary Problems time consuming more labor to
produce difficult to apply remove varying degree of qualities adhesives and inferior durability. Benefits time savings realized with faster production installation plus unmatched durability resulting in cost savings value and eco-friendly. SIMPLE DURABLE RELIABLE print with unique MATERIAL SPECI Fl CATIONS MATERIAL Metallic silver foil-based media PSA Release Liner 12 mil. SIZE 26.5 wide x 10 long 53 wide x 30 long and 53 wide x 150 long. PRINT COMPATIBILITY Eco-solvent latex UV with LED curing wide format digital printers screen print. OVERLAMINATE No overlaminate needed. Print direct to the surface I one step production process. ADHESIVE LINER APPLICATION USAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY NOTES Pressure sensitive permanent acrylic typically no residue when removed. 84 silicone based stay flat release liner. No heat source and dry apply does not require professional installers. Roller recommended to compress to surface. Outdoor indoor rigid wall surfaces heavily textured non-textured including concrete sealed unsealed stucco cinder block brick and other masonry. Printed installed up to 6 months with weather conditions based on solvent inks. 1. Handle rolls with care do not drop on end. Store horizontal with suspension caps. 2. Use a take up roll with tension and vacuum to keep material flat during printing. 3. Print direct to the surface download profiles from AlumiGraphics.com. 4. Cut-to-shape on most print cut plotters and routers guillotine steel rule die cut and manually with scissors. Use standard 3Ql blades on AlumiGraphics Smooth. 5. Material is pliable lightweight has no memory and will not shrink. 6. Optimal application temperature is SQQ F lQl C or warmer. 7. Material withstands high temperature range -4Ql F - 302l F -4Ql C - lSQl C. 8. Meets surface burning characteristics ASTM E84-15b NFPA 255 ANSIUL 723 UBC 8-1. 9. Environmentally friendly contains no PVC dispose with aluminum recycling. 10. Harmonized tariff code NCM 7607.20.0000 11. Shelf lif
e 2 years stored at 70l F 2ll C. DESIGNED FOR END USERS TO INSTALL REMOVE STANDARD APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Use hard rubber roller rather than a squeegee. The only exception felt edge squeegee can be used with AlumiGraphics Smooth on non textured surfaces. 2. Recommended surface temperate 50 Fahrenheit 10 Celsius or higher. 3. Sweep dry surface clean of dirt debris. 4. Lay printed side down on a flat surface then peel release liner from the foil surface. Lay adhesive side down flat on the selected location. 5. 6. Smooth by hand from the center to outer edge be sure all edges lay flat. Firmly compress to surface especially all edges by roller. 7. REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Generally easy to remove on wall and pedestrian walkway applications rough surfaces andor vehicular traffic may increase the difficulty in removal. 2. Simply peel off at an angle less than 45 degrees for best result typically leaves no residue. For more information instructions photographs and videos visit www.AlumiGraphics.com Manufactured in the United States by FLOOR51GNAGE LLC PIONEERING DIGITAL PRINT MEDIA FROM THE GROUND UP . S I SGPPATRON PARTNER p p a r C fI e r h I p 0 r I MADI IN USA