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Aluma Graphics Earns Certified Metalphoto® Converter Designation

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The Company Completes Assessment, Implements Processes to Improve Quality and Application Knowledge for the Metalphoto Product Line

Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Monday, September 21, 2016 – Horizons Imaging Systems Group (ISG) announced that Aluma Graphics has achieved Certified Metalphoto Converter status. Certified Converter status means that Aluma Graphics has completed a process assessment, received recommendations and begun implementing new processes to improve product quality and expand application expertise for Metalphoto® photosensitive anodized aluminum.

Certified Converters receive in-depth training regarding the features, benefits and performance specifications to which Metalphoto is certified. They understand when Metalphoto is appropriate for a specific application and can help organizations write Metalphoto into specifications.

According to Scott Lehner, Director of Converter Sales, “the Metalphoto Converter Certification sends a clear message to OEMs and government organizations as to which suppliers are the best source for outstanding product quality and service.” Certified Converters receive access to a library of selling tools, including case studies and product videos, as well as a certification press release and a “Certified Metalphoto Converter” emblem for their website.

Metalphoto is one of the most durable identification materials available. Metalphoto is converted into barcode labels, nameplates/data plates, placards, maintenance schematics, machine control panels and other identification items by more than 500 companies around the world. The largest and most advanced converters are eligible to apply for certification.

Dielectric Insulator

Electrical & Electronic Dielectric Insulator Manufacturer

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To meet many strict product requirements as well as government and industry regulations, manufacturing companies are required to test their products using the Insulation Resistance (IR) Test. Insulation resistance is a characteristic of an insulating material that, when exposed to voltage, the leaking current flowing through it stays within acceptable limits. This test is a simple and straightforward procedure; find two conductive points between which there is a dielectric insulator, connect the two points to an insulation tester and measure the resistance of the insulation between the two points.

For manufacturing company’s products to pass this simple, yet strict test regulation, manufacturers need a reliable dielectric insulator manufacturer to produce these product parts that can then be applied to their product.

Custom Dielectric Insulator Manufacturer

Aluma Graphics can manufacture a wide range of electrical and electronic dielectric insulators for industries of all kinds. As a custom manufacturer of electrical insulators, we can produce dielectric insulators that are customized for nearly any type of conducting material. Aluma Graphics offers the most common materials with specific options and print preferences.

Electrical & Electronic Dielectric Insulator Materials

  • Polyester is a strong, durable material that exhibits a high conductivity resistance
  • Fish Paper (Vulcanized Fibre) is a strong, flexible, fibrous dielectric paper that resists moderate heat and increases dielectric strength as an insulator while also having high mechanical strength
  • Nomex paper is an insulation paper that offers high inherent dielectric strength as an insulator as well as mechanical strength, flexibility and resilience
  • Any of the materials can be made with or without adhesive and can be printed or left blank

Products and Industries That Need a Reliable Dielectric Insulator Manufacturer

  • Lighting and light fixtures
  • Televisions, audio/video equipment and other electronics
  • Commercial and home appliances
  • Automotive/Aviation parts and products
  • General consumer products
  • Telecommunication equipment
  • Computers and computer hardware and equipment
  • Medical equipment
  • Power supply systems
  • Electrical and power distribution systems

Contact Aluma Graphics today and see how we can not only meet, but exceed your electrical and electronic dielectric insulator manufacturing needs!

With decades of experience and being an AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer, Aluma Graphics can manufacture custom dielectric insulators to meet even the most specific industry requirement and design. Our die cutting process allows us to offer electronic and electrical dielectric insulators in any shape needed; by producing the die cutting press to the exact specifications, we can cut and shape the insulator materials for a perfect match during each production run and include creasing for folds if needed. From polyester and fish paper to Nomex and other insulator materials, Aluma Graphics can provide high quality dielectric insulators that can enhance your end product by ensuring positive Insulation Resistance Test results to meet the strict government regulations and independent industry standards.

Turnkey Control Panels

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From electrical equipment to industrial machines, control panels are a necessary element to all types functioning products, machinery and devices. Due to the important roles control panels play in all sorts of industries, it is crucial that they are produced exactly to the specifications for the product they will be affixed to.

Being flexible by offering multiple control panel manufacturing processes allows Aluma Graphics to meet the individual needs of many customers in different industries and their need for control panels. From metal fabrication to die cutting or laser cutting, we are able to manufacture and offer our customers the exact control panel product they need for all types of applications.

Metal Fabrication Process For Control Panelscontrol panel manufacturing

One of the most distinguishing characteristics about Aluma Graphics is our in-house metal fabrication capabilities and custom machining processes. We are experienced in multiple fabrication and machining processes when forming and manipulating metal products.

  • Precision Cutting – Many equipment components, including control panels, require precision-cut shapes to precisely match a specific outline and size needed. With precision cutting, we can also match custom configurations as well as functional markings and labeling.
  • CNC Punch Machining – Our technicians can punch sophisticated and shapes and/or designs into a control panel to meet nearly any custom design.
  • Metal Forming – The forming process allows our experts to modify or alter metalwork without removing any of the material by bending and shaping.
  • Water-jet Cutting – Our machinists are highly skilled at cutting with water-jet machines. This process is done by connecting the cutter to a high-pressure water pump, then water combined with abrasives ejects from the nozzle which cuts through the material at rapid speeds. Using this precise cutting process allows us to create control panels that have fine cut contours with smooth, precision cut surfaces.

For over 40 years, Aluma Graphics has produced metal-fabricated control panels for all types of industries and businesses throughout the United States.

Die Cutting and Laser Cutting

The laser and die cutting processes allow us to create custom overlays for control panels and gives our customers the opportunity to enhance their panels with a specialized design. Die cutting is great for specializing control panels such as holes or hooks cut into the panel or other unique custom shapes and openings. Aluma Graphics can create any look or design on your control panel with our custom die cutting and laser cutting processes.

Control Panel Graphic Overlays and Finishing Optionsdigital print control panels, screen print control panels

Graphic overlays produced with durable materials such as polycarbonate and polyester can be manufactured to the exact specification for your control panels. We can affix graphic overlays to your custom control panels, but we can also digitally print or screen print directly onto the panels. We also offer control panel finishing options such as overlaminates and adhesives.

At Aluma Graphics we offer many options for manufacturing control panels to meet your specific product needs. Each one of the processes we provide is done by experts that will produce a final product that will stand up to and exceed industry standards.

Importance of Workplace Safety Labels

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Do you have proper signage and labeling throughout your workplace? Are your employees, customers or guests properly informed about possible danger throughout the building, both inside and out? If your store, building or machinery lacks the necessary safety labeling to warn others, you are taking many risks as a business owner or manager.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that safety labels should include a pictogram, which is an image that describes the risk as well as a signal word; the most common signal words include:

  • NOTICE – The text should appear in blue print and used as a reminder of the environment to avoid possible risks.
  • CAUTION – The text should appear in yellow print and used when referring to the risk of a minor or moderate injury.
  • WARNING – The text should appear in orange print and used when death or serious injury could occur.
  • DANGER – The text should in red print and used ONLY when death or serious injury WILL occur.

Along with the common safety signal words there needs to be a short, yet effective description of the nature of the hazard, possible consequences of the hazard and how to avoid the hazard all together.

Safety labels in the workplace and around the areas that customers could get hurt play a highly important role in protecting their safety as well as the company. There are many options that business owners have to replace or update the different safety and warning labels.

Types of Safety Labels

  • Machine Safety Labels – From standard electronics to heavy equipment to dangerous machinery, every item that poses any sort of risk of injury should have a clear and visible safety warning label to inform the user of the potential danger when using or operating it. Overtime and after continued use, the labeling can become worn to the point that it can no longer be read or completely worn off. To renew these important warnings, it is recommended to replace them with strong, durable and long lasting printed materials such as polycarbonate, polyester, vinyl or foil.
  • Building or Facility Safety Labels – The most common types of labels should be posted in and around a workplace, and are designated to remind employees about the typical or basic safety precautions like watching your step in certain areas, keeping a door closed, low hanging equipment, wearing proper clothing and/or footwear. These types of workplace safety labels are somewhat flexible according to the specifications by the ANSI, but it is recommended that each one includes the proper pictogram, signal word in proper coloring and description.
  • Fire Equipment and Emergency Exit Labels – Safety labels referring to any type of fire prevention or emergency are extremely important as they are a key aspect of keeping your facility up to code. Without proper fire equipment labels, the local fire marshal could shut your business down. All fire safety labels should be in red and identify the equipment in large, capitalized letters, and is recommended that they include a pictogram and a description about proper use of the equipment. Emergency Exit labels simply need to say “EXIT” and be placed above entryways that lead to an exit and above exit doors and be in green, but it is best if they are lit up at all times with a green back-light.

Safety Label Printing

Take a look around your facility and on the equipment. If any of the safety labels are rubbing off, are illegible or completely missing, you are putting yourself, your employees, your customers and your business at risk. Then, contact Aluma Graphics, we can provide safety label printing for all types of industries in all types of environments. Custom safety label printing is one of our identification product printing specialties!