Vinyl
Vinyl labels from Drake provide good longevity in appearance and function and are most commonly used for indoor applications, product branding, instructional labels and warning labels. Their water resistance makes them ideal for moisture rich and wet environments as well as environments that are exposed to large amounts of sunlight. Drake vinyl label applications are available in thicknesses of .005″ to .030″ and .010″ to .060″ and can be printed and die cut to customer design, including PMS matching. Drake vinyl marking solutions can be found in industries such as aerospace/NASA, avionics, consumer electronics, government, industrial/manufacturing, military, oceanic/nautical and oil/gas.
Common uses include:
Use these general guidelines below to achieve the desired visual effect and durability for your label. Contact Drake for detailed specifications.
| Physical properties for vinyl labels | |
| Suitable for Compound Curved Surfaces | Yes |
| Suitable for Flat and Curved Surfaces | Yes |
| High Temperature Resistance | No |
| Dimensional Stability | No |
| Water Resistance | Yes |
| UV Resistance (3-5 year life) | Yes |
| Chemical and Solvent Resistance | No |
| Abrasion Resistance | No |
| Production information for vinyl labels | |
| Available thickness | .002″-.010″ |
| Processes | Ink jet, digital printing Die cut to customer design (waste material removed) |
| Printing colors | Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, White, Blue, Brown, Black PMS color matching available |
| Interior cutout size and shape | N/A |
| Exterior shape | Any |
| Clear windows size and shape | N/A |
| Write on surface | Yes |
| Available in rolls | |
Proper adhesive should be chosen based on the specific application. Contact Drake for more information and recommendations.
