PD Decal is located in Milton, Ontario – near Toronto and serves all Canada and the United States.
Domed graphics are moving beyond their traditional product marking and labelling uses into a new range of garment and fabric decoration applications.
The industry for domed labels and decals has grown enormously in recent years. In fact, polyurethane resin doming is currently one of the fastest growing markets in the field of industrial graphics and products identification. Domed labels are everywhere : on cars, cameras, microwaves, DVD players, freezers, stereos, and just about every other type of consumer item.
One reason for the increase in demand is that doming greatly enhances the appeal of an otherwise conventional, flat, and lifeless label. Doming dramatically transforms graphics into interesting, three-dimensional, decorative items and produces a high-gloss finish that enriches the printed colour. The doming process is particularly effective when used on metalised polyester, where the mirror finish accentuates the light-bending effects of the dome, creating additional depth and interest.
In addition to increasing visual impact, the dome also serves to protect the image from damage. Polyurethane domes are very durable, and their self-repair properties enable the surface to recover almost instantly from indentations.
Doming basics
A typical doming application involves the dispensing of a liquid polyurethane resin onto a printed label or decal in a measured amount. The liquid resin then flows over the surface until its progress is interrupted, usually by the cut edge of the label. Surface tension then holds the liquid in place, and it begins to cure after seven or eight minutes. Cured resin is dry to the touch after about one hour.
Resin-dispensing machines can be either manual, or configured to varying degrees of automation. They come in different levels of sophistication, depending on the type and number of labels to be treated.
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This is an example of “hi-end” three-dimensional decal. 3M Screen Printable Sheet Polyester Label Material was used here. It is a durable, high performance material that offers excellent thermal stability, moisture resistance and chemical resistance. These materials utilize 3M Adhesive 350, which is designed to permanently bond to high and low surface energy plastics, textured and contoured surfaces, powder coatings, and slightly oily metals.
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This gel 3D Domed Label is 60 mm (2.362 in) in diameter and will fit a standard wheel.