I T ’ S A M A Z I N G W H A T Y O U C A N D O W I T H A G E R B E R E D G E ®

A comprehensive guide to EDGE READY™ Materials, GerberColor™ Foils, and application ideas for signs, graphics, labels, and more.

C A S T V I N Y L

2-mil cast vinyl, specially formulated by 3M to adhere to uneven surfaces and perform for five-to-eight years, even in harsh exterior environments. Clear pressure-sensitive adhesive allows for attractive two-way markings and is easy to cut, weed and apply. 220 has a 78-lb kraft paper liner; 225 has a transparent synthetic liner.

Applications:Vehicles, Signage, Window Markings, Display Graphics

220/225 High Performance Manufactured by 3M®

2-mil translucent film is durable and dimensionally stable with a clear pressure-sensitive adhesive. Designed to withstand severe weather and handling conditions. Features uniform color with a matte finish to eliminate glare.

Applications:Backlit Signs, Awnings, Window Graphics

230 Translucent Manufactured by 3M

A reflective film designed for markings requiring high visibility, both day and night. Available in a wide assortment of colors. Flexible, removable with heat, and easily conformable to flat or moderately curved substrates.

Applications:Vehicles, Signage, Window Markings

280/280i Plus Reflective Manufactured by 3M

A durable permanent film with an aggressive, pigmented adhesive system that provides superior hiding power when applied over colored surfaces. Best for flat, moderately-compound curved and moderately-rough surfaces, and some low-surface-energy materials.

Applications:Labels, Emblems, Signage

PermaGrip™ Permanent Film Manufactured by 3M

220/225 Metalic Manufactured by 3M

2-mil repositionable film has improved air-release channels which allow air escape through micro-replicated channels under the film’s surface without leaving any noticeable channel marks on the film surface itself. The result is a smooth, glossy graphic film that is faster and easier to apply than conventional films. Its grey pigmented, pressure-sensitive adhesive allows for optimum color opacity.

Applications:Fleet Vehicle Graphics, Corrugated and Riveted Surfaces

220 Easy Apply Manufactured by 3M

Gerber and 3M have worked together to produce unique and innovative products for the sign and durable graphics industries for over 30 years. Delivering outstanding performance and an unparalleled selection, Gerber premium graphic films are available in more than 150 popular colors and in 15˝ and 30˝ punched and 24˝ and 48˝ unpunched widths. These durable and easy-to-handle, cast vinyl films are perfect for vehicle applications, window displays, labels, decals, and signs of all shapes and sizes.

Additional Cast Vinyl Materials• 210 Fluorescent• ImageCast™ Clear Vinyl

S E M I - R I G I D M AT E R I A L S

Clear Lexan™ polycarbonate with a smooth printable surface and a non-printable display surface. Ideally suited for production of subsurface graphics. Print in reverse with optional backing white spot color. Available in 5 or 10 mil.

Applications:Membrane Switches and Keyboard Overlays

LexEdge™ II

A 10-mil flexible Lexan-based polycarbonate that meets stringent, UL94 V-0 flame-retardant specifications. Compliance with FAA regulations makes it the choice for aircraft, electronics, OEM manufacturers, airlines, maintenance activities, and others.

Applications:Aircraft Interior Placards and Displays, Instrument Panels, Membrane Switches, Keyboard Overlays

LexEdge FR65

Gerber AutoMag™ II is a flexible, vehicle-strength, 24-mil magnetic material used for custom, removable vehicle graphics. GerberMag™ II is a flexible, 19-mil magnetic material perfect for custom, specialized ad magnets.

Applications:Magnetic Decals, Displays, Ad Speciality Items, Vehicle Signage

Magnet

Crystal-clear, 7-mil, top-coated polyester film is custom-formulated for GERBER EDGE output of screen printing film positives. Designed for use with Spot Black and Jet Black GerberColor foils.

Applications:Screen Print Positives, Photo-Polymer Layouts, Overhead-Projected Materials

EDGE Positive™

L A B E L M AT E R I A L S

UL-recognized polyester-based films that resist tearing, abrasion and heat, and are chemically-resistant to mild acids, motor oil, and cleaning agents. Available in clear, white, brushed silver, brushed gold, and matte silver. PermaGrip label stock is available for low-surface energy substrates.

Applications:Labels, Decals, Nameplates, Pipe Markings

Label Stock

This 2-mil product is designed for identification markings needing tamper-evident protection. Once printed and applied, the word VOID appears on both the applied surface and the material, if the label is removed. Available in white and chrome.

Applications:Commercial and Industrial Labels Requiring Tamper Resistance

Security Label Stock

Vibrant, attention-getting, 2-mil, fluorescent films provide excellent visibility under normal or low-light conditions. One-year exterior life.

Applications:Point-of-Purchase, Window Graphics, Displays, Safety Markings

210 Fluorescent

A calendared polymeric film that is perfect for interior and exterior graphics requiring up to 5-year durability. Semi-gloss and matte colors available. Solvent-based, acrylic adhesive.

Applications:Sign Graphics, Displays, Labels

QUANTUM™ II

Additional Semi-Rigid Materials• LexEdge Clear and LexEdge Outdoor• PVC-10 Shelf and Tag

Additional Label Materials• 1- and 2-mil Label Stock

S P E C I A L T Y

Designed to adhere to glass without adhesive, these 7.5-mil specialty vinyls are available in white or clear. Can also be decorated with vinyl graphics.

Applications:Interior Signs and Displays, Window Graphics

Static Cling

Gerber Luminous Film manufactured by 3M glows for up to 6 hours and takes only 3 minutes to recharge. Meets maritime, fire protection, and railroad standards and requirements.

GerberGlow™ is a novelty grade glow-in-the-dark material for non-safety applications.

Applications:Safety and Identification Signs, Promotional Items

Glow-in-the-Dark

White, 4.6-mil vinyl film that is removable for up to two years with no adhesive residue. Gray-pigmented adhesive allows for maximum opacity of graphics.

Applications:Emblems, Signs, Point-of-Purchase, Vehicles

InstaChange™ Manufactured by 3M

A holographic pattern material, available in four different patterns that include mirror and prismatic finishes. Each pattern creates a spectrum of color that adds dynamic visual effects to your graphics.

Applications:Novelty Decals, Point-of-Purchase Displays, Ad Specialty Items

HoloGraphix™

G E R B E R C O L O R

• Gerber Guard™ manufactured by 3M

• Gerber UVGuard™

• Gerber UVGuard 9 manufactured by 3M

• Gerber StrikeGuard™

• Gerber Application Tapes

• 3M Laminating Adhesives 467MP and 468MP

Under normal application conditions, EDGE-printed graphics do not require any additional protection. But sometimes, there may be graphics that experience out-of-the-ordinary conditions. For those times, we have an offering of overlaminates that provides the perfect protection.

Overlaminates

3M 467MP and 3M 468MP Laminating Adhesives offer high-temperature performance and excellent shear strength. They are the popular choices for graphic attachment and membrane switch applications. A variety of Standard Tack Application Tapes are available for applying graphics produced by Gerber imaging devices.

Adhesives and Application Tapes

Additional Label Materials• GerberVision™ II manufactured by 3M• ImageCal™ “P” and ImageCal “R”

F I N I S H I N G

GerberColor Foils are specially formulated for the GERBER EDGE Series of thermal transfer printers. Print indoor- and outdoor-durable spot, metallic, process color, and white foils onto self-adhesive, magnet, holographic, reflective, semi-rigid materials, and more. With more than 80 color choices and more than 3,000 additional GerberColor Spectratone™ colors, GerberColor offers the widest selection in the business. Simply insert or snap in a color foil cartridge and go!

Yo u c a n u s e G E R B E R E D G E ® o u t p u t a l m o s t a n y w h e r e a n d f o r a l m o s t a n y t h i n g .The EDGE FX™ is unlike any other digital printing system. It prints brilliant spot and process colors, metallics, and even white, directly to a whole host of EDGE READY materials. The output is dry, easily handled and ready to use almost anywhere, indoor or outdoor, and there’s no need to laminate. Applications are endless and new profitable offerings are being discovered all the time.

Gerber equipment and materials have been the signmaker’s choice for over 30 years.

• Retail Stores and Shops• Restaurants• Manufacturing Plants• Museums • Recreation Facilities• Fundraising Activities• Automotive Industry• Schools and Municipalities

SignmakingThe Gerber system’s small footprint is ideal for use in manufacturing processes, in-plant services, MRO workrooms, and OEM production.

• Safety Products and Signage • Pipe Markers • Traffic Signs and Markings• Repair and Inspection Tags• Lockout/Tagout Products• ID Tags, Labels and Signage

Industrial Graphics

Gerber has the solution to produce exciting logos and decals – from little league to national sports teams.

• Garage and Yard Signs• Sports Bags• Show Your Pride Applications• Decals• Awards• Helmets and Equipment• Decals and Placards

Variable Data and BarcodesGerber’s OMEGA™ software easily handles variable data. The data can be text, barcodes, or numbers.

• Asset Tags• Barcodes• Serial Number Tags• Work In Process Labels• Warehouse and Pallet Labels• Pharmaceutical Labeling• Consecutive Numbering

Sports and Recreation

Gerber provides materials that comply with FAA specs and airline-related UL flammability standards, including UL94 V-0 specs.

• Interior Warning and Information Placards

• Exit and Directional Signs• Seating Labels• Instrument Panels• Emergency Information

Aircraft Interiors

Warning and SafetyGerber offers premier materials for legibility, durability and industry compliance (including OSHA and ANSI).

• Environmental• Exits and Entrances• Fire and Emergency• Office and Plant Facilities• Roadway and Parking• Safety Tags and Labels• Hazard and Warning Signs

EDGE graphics are perfect for ADA-, FRA-, or FAA-compliant signage, graphics, placards, and labels.

• Airport Public Transportation• Transportation Terminals• Rail and Metro• University Transit• Charter Bus Industry• Inter-Urban and Rural Bus• Taxi and Limousine Services

Passenger Transport

The EDGE FX creates attention getting vehicle graphics that are easy to apply, durable, and cost efficient.

• Municipal Vehicles• Emergency Markings• Custom Striping and Decals• Business Identification• One-Way Windows • Magnetic Signs • Bumper Stickers

Vehicle Graphics

3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 467MP and 468MP are trademarks of 3M Company. Lexan is a trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics. PANTONE is a trademark of Pantone LLC. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of Gerber Technology LLC.

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Quality

• Our cast vinyls are manufactured by 3M in the USA to Gerber specifications.

• Strict manufacturing processes reduce contaminants and ensure top quality.

• Polybagged and individually boxed for safer shipping and storage.

• Simulated PANTONE® colors conform to fleet, corporate, and agency specs.

Service

• Headquartered in the USA.

• USA customer service at 1-800-222-7446.

• Same day shipping.

• Nationwide network of well-stocked distributors.

• Expert application support.

• Trusted Gerber quality for more than 30 years!

We have a Distributor near you

More than 30 years ago, we realized that the best way to serve our customers is to be available for them locally. We have worked with many of our distributors for decades. They understand our products, how you use them, and why you need them. Bottom line: our distributors give you the information and products you need, when and where you need them. To find a distributor near you, visit our website at www.gerbertechnology.com/signage, or contact Gerber Customer Service at: 800-222-SIGN (7446) or 860-871-8082.