Author: terri kadoun

Posted on by

Identification Badge System

ID tag for backpacks, duffle bags

Safer School Dismissals Start with the Right Bus Identification System

The beginning of the school year can be exciting — but it can also bring confusion, especially during student dismissal and transportation. Ensuring every student gets on the correct bus safely and efficiently is one of the top priorities for schools, teachers, and transportation departments. That’s why having a dependable Bus Identification Badge System can make all the difference. A simple badge solution can dramatically improve organization, reduce confusion, and provide peace of mind for staff and parents alike.
Why Bus Identification Matters
The first weeks of school are often the most challenging when it comes to transportation. New students, schedule changes, substitute drivers, and unfamiliar routines can quickly create stressful situations during dismissal. Bus identification badges help schools create a safer and more organized process by making it easy for students, teachers, and drivers to instantly identify the correct bus assignment. This extra layer of visibility helps reduce mistakes and keeps students moving efficiently during pickup and dismissal times.
Durable Badges Built for Everyday School Use
Not all identification holders are designed to withstand daily student use. Heavy-duty, weather-resistant badge holders are ideal for school transportation programs because they are made to handle rough handling, moisture, dirt, and changing weather conditions.

Contac our office for pricing information.

Posted on by

The Perfect Paper Trimmer

So, you just laminated articles and posters of different size materials that you quickly want to finish.
This rotary trimmer will satisfy all your converting needs.

The Roll@Blade is a high precision rotary trimmer carefully designed to guarantee an
effortless and professional trim for years of trouble-free service.
It’s self-sharpening tungsten blade ensures durability and a sharp cut every time.

It is capable of trimming materials such as paper, newsprint, cardboard, plastic films, vellum, aluminum foil, vinyl, pvc, polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, leather, veneer, etc.
The roll@blade is available in two sizes, 18” and 36”, and cuts up to 15 sheets of 20 lb. paper.

  1. Place your sheet on the extra wide worktable to line up the side and depth guide for
    an easy & precise alignment.
  2. Use the transparent clamping bar to hold your materials in place.
  3. With your hand comfortably on the blade carriage, simply glide the blade on the twin sliding poles for an accurate cut. This smooth process keeps the blade safely out of reach.
  4. Rotate the sheet until each side is cut, it takes just seconds.

Want to add an elegant touch with rounded corners to the sheet, finish it with the Diamond One  corner rounder.

Posted on by

Permanent Paper

Permanent Paper is a white matte polyester paper specifically designed for high heat laser printers and photocopiers. Permanent paper produces excellent image quality that can withstand and last in the harshest environments. It is tear‐resistant, waterproof and heat stable while running just like paper. When strength and toughness are needed, Permanent Paper is your solution. (50 and 100 count)
Please check your owner’s manual for the maximum thickness your copier can handle.
Not for use in inkjet printers!

Performance Features
•Prints like regular paper
•Weatherproof and greaseproof
•Doesn’t shrink or swell in heat or cold
•Solvent, chemical, blood and sweat resistant
•Perfs and punches beautifully
•High resistance to tearing, fading and scuffs
•Can be written on in pen/pencil, even after imaging
•Very high melt point 450° allows for use on wide range of equipment

Applications:
Outdoor Signage •Menus, Greeting Cards •Instruction manuals•ID Cards, Tags & Badges•Maps & Charts
•Rulers, Bookmarks•Golf Score Cards•Business Cards•Luggage & Plant Tags•Advertising Displays

Posted on by

3D Printing Filament

3D Filament offers 3 choices:
Standard PLA is our most popular filament and comes in basic color selections. It is economical and reliable and great for quick, inexpensive prototypes. No harsh fumes, no heated bed necessary and 100% bio-based.
Workday PLA is high-temp resistance and has the broadest selection of colors. A beautiful balance of performance, price and capabilities.
Pro PLA has better impact toughness than ABS with high-temp resistance to match. The PLA you need for uncompromising performance in a supremely easy to print material.

Posted on by

Are you using the right film?

Laminating film is available in School Grade, General Purpose and Premium Grade.  Depending on your application you will need to choose one of these options. Schools most commonly use School Grade or General Purpose film to laminate teaching materials, posters and visuals. If you are looking for more rigidity or your document is going to be frequently handled, you might consider choosing a heavier gauge of film, like General Purpose.  Premium film is used for specialty items with heavy ink coverage. Remember to check your laminator to make sure that it can handle the thickness of film that you choose. A lot of school laminators are only capable of laminating documents with the lighter film weights. 

School Grade film is a Hi-Quality, low cost alternative film, ideal for porous paper stock and will adhere to light to medium ink coverage materials.

General Purpose film bonds well to copies and inkjet papers, works best and adheres to light or medium ink coverage materials.

Premium film is  a quality film that won’t cloud, fog or peel and is composed to offer a thicker feel. Works best on medium to heavy ink coverage materials. 

Always refer to your roll laminator manual for film thickness.