Flexible displays are graphics mounted to a flexible, non-rigid substrate. They are used for long-term and short-term applications such as visual merchandising displays in department stores, trade show booths and general displaying of images indoors.

The materials used in creating flexible displays are typically those of higher performance requirements and selection of the mounting substrate (i.e. Sintra, Styrene etc.) defines the materials used in creating this product.

The over laminate and mounting adhesive must be able to withstand the flexing the product will undergo during its life span without tunneling or separating.

Note: Flexible Displays should not be confused with "Pop-up Displays" which are not mounted to a substrate. Also, flexible displays differ from rigid displays in the materials used. Flexible displays are generally made using a slightly "bendable" substrate such as Sintra. These displays are often used outdoors and therefore you must use materials with UV protection and a longer life expectancy.

The SEAL Flexible Display solution provides the necessary performance for mounting to flexible substrates in the production of quality flexible displays.


How to Produce

Flexible Displays require a two pass process through a roller laminator, using an over-laminating film, a mounting adhesive and a substrate i.e. foam board.

Step 1 - Decaling the image

1. Load your over-laminating film on the top supply shaft and adhesive on the bottom supply shaft of your laminator.
2. Check your recommended machine settings and film webbing.
3. Slowly insert the image into the laminator.

1. Trim your image to match the size of your substrate.
2. Place your image face down onto the substrate.
3. Peel back and fold over approximately 1-2" of your release liner along the top of the image.
4. Turn your image back over so it is face up and align the leading edge to the substrate and tack the exposed adhesive to the substrate. Tack the mid point of the image first, moving out toward the edges.
5. Set the nip on your laminator to match the thickness of your substrate.
6. Insert the leading edge you tacked down into the nip of the laminator.
7. Lay your decal up and over the top roller.
8. Select a comfortable speed (approx 2-3 feet/minute) on your laminator and depress the foot pedal to advance the substrate and decal into the machine while removing the release liner.
9. Trim your substrate if required.

Application Layers:	Recommended Products:
Top (PS Over-laminating Film)*	Print Shield Standard UV (PS)
Top (HA Over-laminating Film)*	Jet Guard UV Luster (HA)
Print	Heavyweight coated paper
Bottom (Adhesive) Substrate	Print Mount Delta (PS) or Eco Mount (PS) Expanded PVC, 6 mil

Application Layers:	Recommended Products:
Top (PS Over-laminating Film)*	Print Shield Standard UV (PS)
Top (HA Over-laminating Film)*	Linerless Print Guard Luster or Matte (HS)
Print	Photobase Paper
Bottom (Adhesive) Substrate	Print Mount Ultra / Plus (PS) Expanded PVC, 4 mil

Application Layers:	Recommended Products:
Top (PS Over-laminating Film)*	Print Shield Premium UV Luster or Matte (PS)
Top (HA Over-laminating Film)*	Print Guard Luster or Satin-Matte (HS)
Print	Calendered Adhesive Vinyl
Bottom (Adhesive) Substrate	n/a Expanded PVC, 6 mil