Black & White Gloss ‘L’ Grade 3-5 year vinyl 610mm x 25m, Black & White, Gloss & Matt Avery 500  Series 610mm x 50m

As well as those fantastic offers:
Silver Chrome 610mm & 1220mm wide

These vinyls are on offer until the end of February, but new items are added throughout the Month and updated on the 1st of every following month, all Special Offers and Monthly Deals can be found by visiting:

www.thevinylcorporation.co.uk and by clicking on THIS MONTHS SPECIAL OFFERS

If you have any questions, queries or would like to discuss an issue before purchasing Online you can contact our Sales Team on: 0115 930 1133 or via e-mail: dmtvc.march@btconnect.com

Vinyl (polyvinyl chloride or PVC), is the world’s most versatile plastic, used to make everything from clothing to vehicle signage. Vinyl is composed of two simple building blocks: chlorine and ethylene, in simple terms you could say it is a salt and oil mixture!

The resulting compound, ethylene dichloride, is converted at very high temperatures to vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) gas. Through the chemical reaction known as polymerisation, VCM becomes a chemically stable powder, polyvinyl chloride resin. This material is then used to make the various consumer products that we all enjoy including sign making vinyl sheet or film.

Vinyl’s low cost, versatility and performance make it the material of choice for dozens of industries such as health care, communications, aerospace, automotive, retailing, textiles and construction. Rigid as pipe or pliable as plastic wrap, vinyl is a leading material of the 21st century.

Why is vinyl so popular?

PVC is a fantastic creative medium. Its versatility makes it a popular choice for use by designers, many of whom welcome a modern alternative to traditional materials such as ceramic, metal and glass.

PVC’s qualities of being available in many rigid and flexible forms, both durable and light weight, as well as its ability to be coloured, shaped or applied with adhesives, give designers opportunities that they would not have using any other material. Plasticized PVC is also used to produce thin, coloured, or clear, adhesive backed films referred to simply as vinyl that are used to create commercial signage or garment vinyl designs.

Vinyl and the environment

According to the European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM) vinyl is safe in disposal due to the inherent stability of the material. This property however is one of the reasons why the material is not suited to disposal in landfill and is better suited to reprocessing, re-use in a modified form or as a reclaimed energy source. Here is what Dr. Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, thinks about the environmental benefits of PVC/vinyl materials.

Our biggest selling heat transfer garment vinyl is Hotflex Ultra. It is a great product for making t-shirts, polo shirts, sweat shirts etc, as shown in this video. As you can see the production equipment required is minimal and relatively inexpensive, when compared to other manufacturing machinery. Although Hotflex Ultra can be applied without using a heat press we do agree that the use of a heat press for a superior finish.

Recommended process for applying garment vinyl

• Step 1 – Turn on the heat press and allow time to reach operating temperature
• Step 2 – Place the material in cutter, material side up (backing/carrier face down)
• Step 3 – Cut material in mirror image with the blade force set to 100-110gf (Refer to machine manual)
• Step 4 – Weed away the excess material using a weeding tool to remove small cut outs
• Step 5 – Pre-heat and flatten the garment in the heat press
• Step 6 – Place transfer onto garment (adhesive backing face down) and press transfer using the pressure, temperature and duration shown below:
• Step 7 – Remove/peel the backing/carrier straight away (best to peel when hot)

Choosing your sign vinyl

For wall stickers and graphics, it is recommended to use the matt Rimark sign vinyl, or for an easier to use material AVERY 500 matt sign vinyl is cut and weeded, then flip the graphic over and a sheet of (Q-TAPE clear textured) application tape is removed and applied to the front of the graphic, with the use of an Avery-Pro Felt Squeegee, the backing paper is removed and adhesive side of the graphic is offered up to the wall, smoothed down and the Q-TAPE removed, leaving a job WELL DONE!

Vinyl sign making advice from TVC

If you decide to try this yourself and encounter any problems please call 0115 930 1133 . . we are here  to help . . . JUST ASK!  You will find that our staff are very knowledgeable and always happy to help.

As seen in this clip, the graphic is warmed up, to soften the adhesive, by using a heat gun or a hair dryer, then the QR Tool (quick release tool)  can be used to release the graphic from the substrate, the using Rapid Remover all the adhesive residue can be removed quickly and efficiently.

Applying vehicle sign vinyl

The application of this vinyl sign, is made easier with the use of the perfectear 575 application paper, from The Vinyl Corporation to ensure that the sign vinyl retains it’s kerning and proper spacing throughout this process, the use of rapid tack enables the adhesive to adhere to the surface, when desired rather than before you are ready to squeegee it out, the using an Avery Pro Felt squeegee work the fluid from underneath the graphic in an even herringbone shape, to remove all bubbles.
If in any doubt at all, refer to our sign vinyl fitting instructions or for any extra advice about signmaking vinyl or any aspect of fitting or removing sign vinyl, then please call 0115 930 1133. . We are here to help. . .JUST ASK !”

Adhesive Vinyl

Avery PC-700 vinyl calendered films are premium quality, flexible, opaque solid color medium gloss vinyl films designed for use in a wide range of signmaking making applications. This construction provides excellent cutting, weeding and transferring characteristics for signage applications. Easy-ApplyTM technology is a revolutionary way to maximize productivity, making projects quicker and easier. The embossed liner creates air egress channels in the adhesive providing smooth coverage and fewer wrinkles. As the technology is in the liner, not in the face film or adhesive, you can expect the same trusted performance from A6 Opaque EZ as you always have from standard A6 Opaque.This product is ideal for a variety of intermediate term outdoor projects.

Common Uses:

Sign Vinyl
Trucks, trailers, trains, buses, cars and vans
Directional signage
Outdoor advertising
Architectural Signage

Dimensional stability:

Is measured on a 6” x 6” (150 x 150 mm) aluminum panel to which a specimen has been applied; 72 hours after application the panel is scored in a cross pattern, exposed for 48 hours to 150°F (65°C), after which the shrinkage is measured.

Adhesion:

(FTM-1, FINAT) is measured by peeling a specimen at a 180° angle from a stainless steel panel, 24 hour s after the specimen has been applied under standardized conditions. Initial adhesion is measured 15 minutes after application of the specimen.

Flammability:

A specimen applied to aluminum is subjected to the flame of a gas burner for 15 seconds. The film should stop burning within 15 seconds after removal from the flame.

Temperature range:

A specimen applied to stainless steel is exposed at high and low temperatures and brought back to room temperature. 1 hour after exposure the specimen is examined for any deterioration. Note: Prolonged exposure to high and low temperatures in the presence of chemicals such as solvents, acids, dyes, etc. may eventually cause deterioration.

Chemical Resistance:

All chemical tests are conducted with test panels to which a specimen has been applied. 72 hours after application the panels are immersed in the test fluid
This information is supplied by Avery. (Avery Dennison and Easy Apply are registered trademarks of Avery Dennison Corp).

• The Cheapest & Best 3 Year Quality GLOSS WHITE VINYL 610mm x 50m ONLY £29
• Printable vinyl – white gloss £55 for 1370mm x 50m

Clear Vinyl Stonechip Protection

The Vinyl Corporation now offers a clear film AVERY AUTOMOTIVE 7451 priced at only £12 for 610mm x 1000mm.

Protecting your paintwork and the value of your car