Decals for Low-Alloy steel

[Chuck Taylor]

Hello, does anyone know if "low-alloy steel on the stick and boom of an excavator" would be considered a low-energy surface that would require a high-tack vinyl to decal?

 

[Chuck Taylor]

Hello, does anyone know if "low-alloy steel on the stick and boom of an excavator" would be considered a low-energy surface that would require a high-tack vinyl to decal?

Just received an answer on this and wanted to share in case anyone else out there is ever needing to purchase this type of material.
What was suggested was the MonsterTack ASLAN DFP 05 with the MonsterLAM ASLAN SL 05 lam.

 

[MarkSnelling]

Try Drytac's Polar Grip. Made in Toronto. Can be applied in temps down to -5 degrees Fahrenheit (sorry for being a dumb American). Sticks to everything. We sell it in the states for $320'sh and matching laminates under $300USD

 

[unclebun]

I cannot see why that kind of steel would require an LSE vinyl. Unless it's cast and has a rough surface maybe. Besides, I've never seen an excavator whose boom wasn't painted. And if you're considering putting decals on the piston shaft of a hydraulic ram....

 

[Chuck Taylor]

Try Drytac's Polar Grip. Made in Toronto. Can be applied in temps down to -5 degrees Fahrenheit (sorry for being a dumb American). Sticks to everything. We sell it in the states for $320'sh and matching laminates under $300USD

Thanks very much - that material was also suggested to us, however, we only needed 5 yards and ND Graphics only sells it and the lam in larger rolls.

I cannot see why that kind of steel would require an LSE vinyl. Unless it's cast and has a rough surface maybe. Besides, I've never seen an excavator whose boom wasn't painted. And if you're considering putting decals on the piston shaft of a hydraulic ram....

The equipment area being decalsed has been classed as a low-alloy steel and this material seemed to fit the bill - also, it's available by the yard, which cinched it for us

 

[Gino]

If the surface is clean of all contaminants like corrosion, dirt and grease....... most higher end calendared vinyls along with cast should work. Hopefully, like mentioned, it is painted.

 

[Chuck Taylor]

If the surface is clean of all contaminants like corrosion, dirt and grease....... most higher end calendared vinyls along with cast should work. Hopefully, like mentioned, it is painted.

Thanks very much for your info and recommendations, Gino

 

[Gino]

I just noticed you're using a lam. Are you digitally printing, then laminating, then adhering it to the areas ??

 

[unclebun]

Thanks very much - that material was also suggested to us, however, we only needed 5 yards and ND Graphics only sells it and the lam in larger rolls.

The equipment area being decalsed has been classed as a low-alloy steel and this material seemed to fit the bill - also, it's available by the yard, which cinched it for us

Low-alloy steel just means that the steel has less than 5% of alloying metals. It has nothing to do with its properties for adhesion of vinyl. Any ordinary sign vinyl will stick to it if the surface is clean and smooth.

 

[Chuck Taylor]

I just noticed you're using a lam. Are you digitally printing, then laminating, then adhering it to the areas ??

Yes, these will be printed on our Roland Versa Cam using UV inks, allowed to cure for 24 hours, and then we'll apply the protective lam to the face

 

[Gino]

Probably anything you have in stock will work.

Never really stocked any chump air egress vinyl, so I really tend to think no one else does either, if they want a decent quality job. Don't waste money on this fancy-schmancy wrap bundles.