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inches wide up to fifty inches wide), the Alumalite® squeegees are all-aluminum and rigid as can be (regardless of width). The edges are all covered with felt to eliminate scratching and give great slide across PSV films. One of the more unique features is how fast you can work with this line of squeegees. You can apply the graphic while removing the liner all at the same time. You can also take an hours’ worth of window graphics applications down to about ten minutes. (I’ve seen it myself!) While these are considered a more expensive tool than your average squeegee, they pay for themselves relatively quickly and can make your install faster than you imagined. Difficulty to Use Rating (0-5): 2 (simple to use) Application Type: Large graphic installs; windows; building wraps; vehicles; floor graphics
Conclusion In today’s graphics market, you can work hard or you can work smart. Working with multiple squeegees for multiple applications and installations is working smart, so you can choose how much harder you want to work on other aspects of the job. The bottom line: You’re better off knowing about and utilizing many of the aforementioned squeegee products, so as to get your vinyl job completed faster, safer, and easier! Dave Harris is vice president/ general manager of Image One Impact (www.image1impact.com). Accessory: squeegee sleeves
Reusable, low-friction felt sleeves in sizes to fit four-, six-, and twelveinch small and large format squeegees. They’re economical, as they provide multiple clean new edge surfaces by simply rotating the sleeve around the squeegee. The soft, smooth, supple felt along with the inner hard card helps maintain the integrity of the graphics. Great for digital prints and specialty vinyl. Cleans in advance of pressuring much like a brush on a printer. Terrific on dry applications.
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Sign Builder Illustrated // February 2014
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