Rigid displays are graphics mounted to a rigid, non-flexible substrate. This type of product is used in applications such as visual merchandising displays in department stores, trade show booths and for general long-term indoor displays.

Rigid displays are for long-term applications and should not be confused with "Presentation Boards" which are produced from low cost substrates.

The materials used in creating rigid displays are typically those of higher performance and perceived value. Selection of the mounting substrate defines the materials used in creating this type of product.

The SEAL Rigid Display Solution provides a choice of materials according to the substrate and application demands.


How to Produce

Rigid displays require a two-pass process through a roller laminator, using an over-laminating film, a mounting adhesive and a substrate.

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 midpoint 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 foam board and decal into the machine while removing the release liner.
9. Trim your substrate if required.