At GH Imaging we have several ways to professionally finish your banners. We will work with you to determine the appropriate finishing based on the time frame and application for your banner. We’ll go over them in detail now.
Miller
Miller is the standard hem for all weld-able materials. Using heat, speed, and pressure, Miller
finishing produces a welded seam that fuses two materials together. This will finish the ends of banners with
hems or pockets for rope or poles. This
process is very durable, and perfect for use with banners that need to last a
long time or will be used outdoors.
RF Weld
The RF Welder is a unique finishing process that fuses two
materials together using a high-intensity radio frequency. The result is an exceptional and durable edge
to your banner.
Sewing
Sewing is used in variety of ways on multiple
materials. It is used to add hems and
pole pockets for banners. It is also
used to seam vinyl or mesh to make a larger banner. Sewing is best used for
fabrics, attaching Velcro, and when finishing non-weldable materials.
Other Finishing Options
In addition, there are a number of other finishing options
that can be applied to your graphics and banners depending on your application
and installation needs.
Hem Reinforcement
There are a variety of materials that can be welded or sewn inside
the hem of a banner to increase strength.
These are used in vinyl and mesh banners that require the added
durability. Contact your sales
consultant to determine the correct reinforcement for your banner.
Grommets
Metal grommets can be inserted at intervals along the length
of a banner. This allows for a multitude
of attachment methods for added support when displaying your banner.
Keder
A Keder bead can be sewn into a banner as well. This flexible track can then slide into a rail
allowing for a banner, or several banners, to be hung from above. An example of a common use of Keder is
displaying a school’s championship banners in a gymnasium, or anytime you need
to display several similar banners along a single rail. It is also used along awnings.
Pockets
Pockets can be custom sewn or welded into any banner. This can allow poles to be inserted along the
edge of a banner, creating an even distribution of the banner’s weight and
preventing it from sagging. This is useful
for long banners stretched across a space, or for pole mounted banners.
D-Rings
D-Rings are added strength elements that are typically sewn
into large banners, such as ones that will hang on the side of a building. D-Ring attachments allow the banner to be secured
using ratchet straps. These are used
when hanging banners intended to stretch between two poles, such as across a
street. When installed properly, D-Rings
and grommets allow the weight of the banner to be evenly distributed and ensure
that your banner will last.
Velcro
Velcro offers the easiest way to hang a banner. It can be sewn to banners or attached like
tape. Velcro is the perfect choice if
your banner needs to be relocated and is especially popular at tradeshows and
when applying banners to tables.
We hope this gives you a better idea on finishing methods and when to
use them. For further questions please
contact a GH sales consultant, 800.678.4041 or www.ghimaging.com, and they will be happy to assist you on
determining the proper finishing for your job.
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