Vinyl Shrinking

[Deere]

We use a Roland SP540 to print our decals/signs. We let them gas off for a least 24 hours. We have been noticing on some of our past job that the vinyl is shrinking. Any suggestions what is happening and how to fix this problem?

 

[J Hill Designs]

what kind of vinyl / how much shrinking

pics would help

 

[petepaz]

all vinyl shrinks calendered more than cast.

 

[Deere]

We use Oracle 3641 and shrinking is about 1/4"?

 

[J Hill Designs]

3641: suitable for economical, short- to medium-term graphics

 

[Shadowglen]

after how long and on what indoor or outdoor sun shade. 1/4" that is a lot..

 

[Sign Works]

We use Oracle 3641 and shrinking is about 1/4"?

3641 was what came to mind when I read your post, man that stuff really shrinks outdoors, they don't call it economy grade for nothing. 3651 is better, 3551 even better, 3751 even better yet, 3951 is best ... well I guess it's true, you get what you pay for. The one realistic purpose I have found for 3641 is golf tournament signs, one day use (that would qualify as short term outdoor use).

http://issuu.com/orafolamericas/docs/2013inkjetselector-rebrand?e=8817069/4077737#search

 

[Deere]

I guess it is 1/16" shrinkage. Could it be the glue on the back or the vinyl shrinking?

 

[TXFB.INS]

that grade shrinks A LOT, regardless if it has a white edge or not.
The more ink the more it shrinks

if you want minimal shrinkage will need better materials

 

[rjssigns]

Full bleed creates issues also. But here's something noteworthy. Use Oracal 651. Yeah yeah I know it's not supposed to be used for that, but it works with minimal shrinkage. Actually had a client tell us about it. His former supplier went out of business so we got the call and he spec'ed the material.

 

[Gino]

 

[petepaz]

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you definitely have to allow for shrinkage....:ROFLMAO:

 

[Deere]

Supplier is saying to use 3651, what is everyone's thoughts on this?

 

[Shadowglen]

I use 3561 RA with a oracal 210 lam for a lot of everyday stuff 5 yr durability and I use 3551 RA with a 290 Lam for more long term stuff like vehicle graphics.

 

[Shadowglen]

here is the guide for the oracal materials specs and the compatible laminates. page 4 and 5 are the chart.

http://issuu.com/orafolamericas/docs/2013inkjetselector-rebrand?e=8817069/4077737

 

[Biker Scout]

YAY SHRINKAGE! I just love removing this kind of "Hack Vinyl Job" It's like permanent glue etched into the paint.

 

[Snydo]

I run 3641 every day on an eco-sol printer, even 1/16" seems extreme....you printing solid black or something?

 

[Deere]

Doesn't seem to matter if it is lots of ink or not. Both seem to shrink.