How to choose the type of magnetic sheeting you need:

STEP ONE: Choose a Magnet Thickness

Basic bulk rolls of magnetic sheeting are uncoated and dark brown on both sides. One side is magnetized (strong side) and the other is not (weak side). Standard rolls are 24.375" and 42" wide (+/- .060") by 10, 25 or 50 feet long. Standard Thicknesses - .012" to .060", (+/- .003") All magnet thickness measurements are taken before laminates are applied. The thicker the flexible magnet, the stronger it is.

  • .012", .015" and .020" - Ideal for advertising specialties; lowest cost and weight.
  • .030" - Recommended for vehicle signage; strong enough for wind sheer at highway vehicle speeds.
  • .045" and .060" - Customer preference for applications requiring higher strength and thicker profile.
  • Thinner sheeting available for custom applications. Please call for more information.
Magnet
Thickness
Approx. Lbs. Pull per Sq. Foot
.012"
30 lbs.
.015"
40 lbs.
.020"
60 lbs.
.030"
85 lbs.
Note: Peel strength not rated
STEP THREE: Choose a Finished Size

Flexible magnetic sheeting can be cut into a number of different sizes.

Custom Cutting Capabilities - Our precision equipment will cut any roll of flexible sheeting material to the size that your application requires. This is achieved using a combination of state-of-theart computerized slitting and cut-off equipment. Please consult your sales specialist for quotes and to have cut-piece yield estimates calculated.

1. Full Roll - Use full rolls of 24.375" and 42" wide by 10, 25 or 50 ft. for short print runs of various size final lengths.

2. Cut Sheet - Have your magnet pre-cut to fit your standard print press sheet size, or cut to a specific sign blank size or whatever size your final application requires. Our high speed cutting equipment cuts full rolls to sizes as small as 2" x 2" with a tolerance of +/- .060" on either dimension. Tolerances will vary depending on length of cut.

3. Slit Rolls - Keep the versatility of a full 25, 50 or 100 foot roll but have it slit to a smaller width. Slitting wheels slit a full roll into several rolls of various widths as narrow as 2", with a precision of +/- .060".

4. Die Cut - Custom and standard shapes available

STEP TWO: Choose a Laminate

Flexible magnetic sheeting can be laminated with a variety of high quality topcoats that are typically applied to the non-magnetic (weak) side. The most frequently used laminates are vinyls or adhesives depending on the required function of the magnet.

Adhesive Choices
Typical Use
Indoor
(Rubber Based)
Indoor and craft applications. Print paper image, then laminate to magnet
Premium Indoor
(Rubber Based)
Indoor applications
(Higher tack adhesive for rougher surface textures)
Acrylic-Based
Adhesive
Outdoor applications or adhering to plastics and vinyls
Free Film
Adhesive
Cost efficient
indoor use on paper
No Adhesive/
Plain
Two step printing process:
1) Print paper 2) Laminate paper to weak side of magnet
Vinyl Choices
Typical Use
Gloss White
Printable with Screen Print
Inks or Lettering Enamels
(matte finish)
High Gloss White
Printable with Screen Print Inks or Lettering Enamels
(gloss finish)
Gloss white
UV Ink Topcoat
Printable with UV Screen Print Inks
PrintMagnet™
Print direct to magnet using desktop inkjet printer or large format inkjet pigment printer
PrintMagnet™
Vinyl
Print Direct to Magnet Using
Large Format Inkjet Solvent
and Eco Solvent Printers
Colors
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Gold, Brown, Black and Silver. Great for Displays and die cut shapes
Gloss White with Pin Fed Edges
Printable with plotters and printers that use tractor feed devices
Custom
Minimum quantities apply
Call for quote
Applications
Advertising Specialties
Visual Aids
Vehicle Signage
Signage
Craft and Hobby
Nameplates
Photo Mounting
Novelties
P.O.P. Displays
Premiums
Display Boards
Menu Boards
Automobile Paint Masking
Shelf and Bin Marking
Sales Promotions
Toys
Graphics
Die-cutting

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