Trust The Experts

Something we had had to learn as kids was that what seemed to us to be the right answer to a problem, was not always the right answer. Correcting knowing the right answer comes with greater knowledge and experience. It's the same with labeling.

It would seem that the right answer is that the thicker the vinyl, the better durability. It reminds me of the "Tool Time" TV show. Tim was always on a quest for "more power". Bigger was always better. And it always led to disaster. It's the same when selecting vinyl tape for making labels. Bigger, or in this case thicker, is not always better.

For example, the thicker the vinyl, the more prone it is to disturbances from external elements. Thicker vinyl has a higher edge that provides more of an edge to peel up... and more of an edge for solvents to get under... and more surface for pressurized liquids to grab hold of.

Those who are experienced know that there is an optimum point when it comes to selecting vinyl thickness. Increased thickness does provide longer label life, up to a point. After that increasing thickness will decrease label life. For most applications that point is at a thickness of 3.0 mil.

When it comes to selecting supplies for your SafetyPro printer, go with the experts. Purchase your SafetyPro supplies from a vendor that has the knowledge and experience to provide the best labeling and sign making supplies. Don't be like Tim on Tool Time, grabbing for "more power" and heading for disaster every time. Because more power is not always the right solution, more knowledge is the answer.