Billboard graded weights, edge treatment and other options

Size and fitting plays an important role. In general, the art and production team will guide you through different thicknesses (grades) of material suited to your advertising campaign. Outdoor vs. indoor are different. Free hanging vs. frame/wall fitted are different and this can influence cost.

 
  All materials are wind rated  
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Super site, maxi site, mini, street or road, building or wall, the size of product is unlimited. To truly save money buying billboards try working in 3 metre increments. Different customers and locations all have slight nuances, we suggest that your measure the width and height of your advertising place first.

Note: After you have put up your own billboard you will see how easy we make it and the massive savings available compared to programmed installation.

billboards

920gsm

Outdoor sizes and hanging (free) wherein strong wind loads are expected. The material can also be used for small, moderate, maxi and scaffold site locations. Please note, fitting to scaffold will require knowledge of the site / building / engineer as the wind will need to be considered...
See mesh below
 

billboards

mesh

Mesh material is stronger than other pvc's because it's unique manufacturing creates many more 'non rip' stoppers. Perfect for large hanging signs etc.
The ink coverage is 85% and 72% depending on the aperture size. Please ask the team for advice upon order.

 

banners / billboards

680gsm

Used for most billboards and fitted frame signs. This strong material is advantageous due to it's 'apparent' weight and ease of handling.
This vinyl grade is well suited for most sizes under 20m2...

 

 

 

 

 

banners

long and skinny

Billboards and banners such as used on fences at public events, racing grounds, etc that are long and skinny will not require the same wind load material. This is a choice with many options so we suggest that a quick phone call is made.

 

banners

440gsm

Non tear, inner cross layered and outdoor sunlight proof material is used for sizes under 10m2.
Also, this is the most common size for normal rope and eyelet banners. The material is thinner but does not lose strength...

 

 

 

 

banner stands

380gsm

The roller glide banner stands (retractable) are printed in high resolution onto pvc vinyl. No paper or polypaper, etc is used.

 

 

Can the pvc be rear glued ?

Yes, silicone is suited for gluing the rearside of the pvc to Aluminium, steel, powdercoated surfaces etc. You should consult your local hardware for best recommendation. The main intention of gluing is to minimize underside wind ballooning.
Glue will not be sufficient as the only fixing method. Ropes should be tied using a non slip knot. Eyelets should be screwed. Slide in track should be adequately fixed to the frame.

About tension

All materials are new and, when exposed to the elements will contract slightly over a time period of 3-4 weeks. When tying or affixing to frame work, posts, buildings etc, it is the material manufacturers recommendation that strong hand tension be applied. This will vary depending on the overall span size and application. The natural contraction will later retension the material into place. Do not over tension any material.


About edges

There are standard sign edges applied to all banners and billboards that include:

bullet  Ropes and eyelets
bullet  Keder polymeric slide in Read more
bullet  Folded lap and edge over sewing
bullet  Reinforced (underside) bracing material that prevent eyelet shearing

 


 

Ropes and Eyelets are machine fitted during the sewing stages. Each includes an underside tab of the material in a diamond or rectangular shape to prevent an individual eyelet pulling through the sign.

Ropes - Size dependent, our minimum diameter is 5mm and ranging upto 8mm. If you would like steel cables or other, please ask.
 


 

Keder Slide In is a special polymeric shaped (imitation roping glide system) that allows the billboard or banner to slide inside a molded track. Just like the annex of a caravan etc. This Aluminium channel is very cheap and can be purchased from your local Aluminium sales centre.


 

Folded Lap and edge over sewing

This is very important to the overall success of your banner sign or billboard, be that for indoor or outdoor advertising.

Our standard is: Each edge is printed with sufficient 'bleed' running of the edge to allow the finishing team to overlap each edge and sew the thread through both surfaces. When rope is used, the rope is the full horizontal width inside this hem. In this way, your item is stronger, hangs flatter and will last considerably longer.


 

Underside Bracing by adding and sewing around a third layer of the material in a triangle / diamond or rectangle shape. The sewing is along the hem, and down the underside tabs. This makes eyelets almost impenetrable to split.
This is the standard applied to all banners regardless of size.


 

Blockout light materials are 90% light dismissive. This means that if a hanging banner sign is double sided, the FACE A will not be seen into FACE B. Please ask prequote for blockout materials and it's suitability.


 

Light transmission and Flex Face illuminated billboards. At this stage, we do not print light box signs. Our specialty is outdoor advertising billboards.


 

National delivery is easy and we supply leading ad agencies in Australia, marketing companies, corporate's and buy direct customers.

Note: We do not rent space or install.

Note: There is no minimum size and we do not have set up fees. We are a direct to you company.


 

About sizes

We rely upon you providing the correct order, please measure twice, print once.



We will send you a layout copy of your banner before we make your banner.

We have made over 1000 banners since 1993.

The Banner King has many different transport accounts so we can deliver anywhere promptly.

 

 
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