This month we are covering several topics that every trailer manufacturer either uses or should consider:
- Safety & Warning Decals
- QR Codes
- Ready-To-Apply (RTA) Graphics
Safety & Warning: At ALG we know the importance of long term performance when it come to Safety & Warning decals. We manufacture thousands daily for the trailer industry and want to introduce you to ALG's outdoor durable materials, inks and printing processes.
QR Codes: It may now be time to consider taking a step into the QR code world to help deliver static and variable data to your end user. Scroll down to learn more about this dynamic way to provide important information to the consumer in a quick and easy format.
Ready-To-Apply Graphics: Every manufacturer wants to have a great looking logo and marks to showcase their brand. If you are not using Ready-To-Apply Graphics to make your products look their best, you may be missing out on an easy opportunity to set your brand apart from the rest!
If anything discussed here, raises questions or you would like to learn more, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can call or email us - see our contact info in the footer of this newsletter - and one of our ALG Team members will be happy to answer any questions.
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Outdoor Durable for long-term solutions.
ALG produces millions of Safety & Warning decals every year, many of these for trailer manufacturers. We understand the need for outdoor durable products with fade and scratch resistance.
The below section will take you through materials, inks and processes that will show the level of expertise we have in producing top quality, outdoor durable Safety & Warning decals.
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ALG Premium Vinyl
ALG Premium Vinyl is our top performing vinyl used daily to produce thousands of Safety & Warning decals for many manufacturing customers. This product is known for delivering long term performance at a good value.
Some other key reasons so many manufacturers choose this material are:
- Outdoor Durability of 5+ years
- Provides permanent adhesion to many different types of surfaces
- Delivers good initiative tack for fast application, even in cold temperatures
- Minimal shrinkage once applied
- Holds fine print detail while delivering vibrant colors
With over 20 years of in-the-field performance, ALG continues to produce millions of square inches of this proven product annually. To learn more about ALG's Premium Vinyl,
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Other substrates ALG manufactures Safety & Warning labels are Polycarbonate, Polyester, Reflective and more.
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ALG Safety Colors
Premium Color, Outdoor Durability
ALG Safety Colors were developed using single grind, industrial grade inks that deliver rich, pigmented colors. These inks perform well in the elements, with proven abrasion resistant properties and excellent light-fastness.
With 20+ years proven performance in the field, ALG Safety Colors provide a superior ink system for our customers and are matched to the ANSI approved standards.
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Request a Sample
See our ALG Safety Colors for yourself!
Want to touch, feel and see our ALG Safety Colors? Requesting a sample is simple. Just click the button below and send us an email with the
following info:
- Name
- Company
- Mailing Address
We will get samples headed your way asap! Any questions? Just give us a call!
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What is a QR Code?
QR or Quick Response codes, are 2D codes that can provide detailed and variable messaging to the user by simply using a smartphone to scan.
The information encoded can range from variable data to static content such as links to websites providing users access to online resources. Here are few examples:
- Variable Data: Serial numbers, sequential numbers, part and model numbers, manufacturing or service dates
- Online Resources: User manuals, product registration, safety information.
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Why Use a QR Code?
QR Codes can provide a variety of messaging options as well as range of sizes based upon the space available, making it a versatile barcode option. Here are some of the top reasons to consider using a QR Code:
- Delivers a wide range of data: Delivers static OR variable data or a combination
- More data space: Provides more space for data than a 1D barcode as data can be encoded both horizontally and vertically.
- Easier to scan: A QR Code can scan at any angle and from any direction making it easier to access information with less interference.
Some top applications for trailer manufacturers would be:
- Owners Manuals - this would allow you to continually update a manual, parts list, assembly manual in a digital version, ensuring the reader was alway getting the latest version and information.
- Owner Registration - The owner would scan and reach an online resource that could provide registration information for them to complete, extend or activate a warranty or any other trackable marketing information.
- Maintenance Schedule
- Large amounts of info, but not enough space - QR Codes are designed for this application where size on your decal is limited, yet the message that needs to be delivered, is length and detailed.
Trailer owners would then have this information at their finger tips, creating less work for everyone.
These are just a few options to consider. For more information on QR Code variable data options, please reach out to us for details and application process.
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QR Code Design
QR Code design is much more than entering your information in a code generator. Depending on the information to be delivered and what format you want the person scanning the code to see, this information then must be designed based on the following design elements:
- Cell size: How big or small the QR code must be.
- Content format: How many numeric or alphanumeric characters are needed to deliver the required content.
- Error correction: Ability to "self-correct" when a code is dirty or damaged, also can factor into how the data is encoded.
To learn more about how delivering a 100% readable QR Code starts with proper design,
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100% QR Code Verification
ALG ensures that all codes are able to be scanned and that the correct content is delivered every time. This is done through ALG's 100% in-line inspection system.
This system provides grading and verification of each manufactured product while the job is being printed. The following are key areas of this verification process:
- Scanning: Ensures that the content of the code can be easily scanned.
- Grading: Requires that the barcode meets a predetermined standard. ALG has adopted the ISO/IEC 15415 standard for 2D codes.
- Verification: Ensures that the intended content of the code has been encoded correctly.
To learn more about code scanning, grading and verification,
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Have questions about your next QR Code project?
Email or call us today!
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Ready-To-Apply (RTA) Graphics
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RTA's Provide a Great "Look"
Ready-To-Apply Graphics is a process that allows for a product to look custom painted on a trailer or piece of equipment because there is no "background" material involved.
This product is frequently used for company logos, model numbers or model names.
RTA's are manufacturers using outdoor durable white or colored vinyl. After printing, the image is thermal die or digital plotter cut so the excess vinyl is then "weeded" away, leaving just the desired shapes.
From this point, a "premask" is then laminated on top of these shapes, providing a "carrier" for the RTA in helping align and apply the the product.
Vinyl is the top material choice as it has good durability, easily cut, wide range of available colors and ease of application.
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205.328.0104
www.alggraphics.com
3005 4th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
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ALG Labels + Graphics
is a custom manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels and decals celebrating over 50 years in business. Our focus is delivering value to our customers with responsive service, quality products and low cost production. Our mission is to make it easy for you to do business with ALG.
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