Jetrix 2030 FRK Flatbed Digital Printer

Perth Graphics Centre has embarked on its mission to become the most advanced sign shop in Perth with the acquisition of the latest in signmaking technology.

The Jetrix 2030 FRK is the highest quality, fastest sign printer on the market and gives Perth Graphics Centre the capability to expand its business to beyond run-of-the-mill signwriting.

Using sophisticated liquid plastic inks, this flatbed printer puts images direct to metal, corflute, MDF, mesh, wooden doors - you name it, we can print it. Effectively a digital screen press, screenprinting is a thing of the past. Printing onto vinyl and then laminating onto the surface is also done away with.

If you’d like to see how flatbed printing can help your business, then head to our contact page and ask for a quote on your signage needs.

2012: A big year for signs in Perth

Perth Graphics Centre kicks off 2012 with a bang: New equipment, a revised workspace and more firepower to get your signs made quickly.

As you can see above, we’ve redone our production area to have a cleaner, more streamlined look. The walls have be repainted grey to ensure colour matching is as accurate as possible. Our new flat-bed printer will be commissioned in a few weeks’ time and will ensure quality, speed and accuracy are unrivalled. In addition we’ve strengthened our supplier relationships to ensure we’re always in stock with the highest quality materials to make your signs last as long as possible.

Our premises were completely stripped out of all the old carpet and the floor thoroughly cleaned and prepped. Then we’ve layed in a new industrial-grade lino to make the whole place look up to scratch. The result is the staff are happier and we’re enthusiastic about making 2012 the busiest year we’ve ever had.

If you’re in Perth and you need signs, then come in and see us at our Malaga office, or simply head to our contact page. We look forward to helping you through 2012 and beyond.

Wall signs

Wall signs take many forms and use many different materials. You can have corflute wall signs, acrylic wall signs, foam PVC wall signs, posters and even digital wallpaper.

It all depends on what you want to display on your wall. If you have an idea you have in mind, then feel free to run it past us. We’ll be able to advise you on the best way to go about it. Most commonly, wall signs are done using colorbond or aluminium composite panel.

You can use clear acrylic as well (as shown above) or even frosted acrylic. There are so many options that sometimes it seems confusing. However with our professional staff to guide you, you can be assured of the best possible wall signs.

Give us a call and ask for a quote on any signs you need.

Flat-bed printing: Perth’s latest signmaking technology

Flatbed printing is the latest in sign-making technology. Flat bed printing allows Perth Graphics Centre to print onto virtually any clean surface in high resolution and high speed.

Using ultra-violet light to cure the outdoor-grade inks, the flat-bed printer prints direct to the substrate making corflute signs, metal signs and plastic signs a quick and easy affair. This is in contrast with the current method of signmaking whereby inks are printed onto vinyl and then the vinyl is applied to the surface. Removing this laborious process allows Perth Graphics Centre to speed up turnaround and to control consistency.

Flat bed printing is the next step in Perth Graphics Centre’s expansion to become Perth’s largest and most efficient sign shop. Most sign shops will be still stuck in the dark ages of vinyl cutting and solvent printing, whereas Perth Graphics Centre can now print onto light-coloured surfaces and dark-coloured surfaces with our white-ink option.

Acrylic signs, flute signs, PVC signs, banners, aluminium signs - you name it, we can print it. And we’ll print it fast and efficiently. Give us a call to ask for a quote on flat-bed printing today.

Lightbox in Claremont

We were asked to produce a lightbox rebranding for Claremont Kebabs recently, and turn it around extremely quickly, as the original sign had been damaged by a truck.

We were only too happy to help. Using 4.5mm opal acrylic, we digitally printed the face of the six metre long sign, and as you can see it stands out both night and day.

Claremont Kebabs is over the moon with their new sign, something we at Perth Graphics Centre are very happy about. If you have a lightbox or indeed require any signage at all, then head to our contact page and send us an email, or call us on 9248 6226.

Banner stands

Perth Graphics Centre is currently churning out banner stands like there’s no tomorrow. Due to their high resolution and low cost, these are a perfect piece of display equipment, showcasing anything you want, from business ideas to photographs of your product.

The face size of banner stands is 2000mm high by 850mm wide, and the cassette mechanism is constructed from durable aluminium. The banner section is a high-strength polypropylene which allows the face to remain non-curl. We also laminate with a protective coating which gives a matt finish - preventing glare from distracting from your message - and which also stops scratching.

Give us a call for a very competitive rate on banner stands - Perth Graphics Centre will ensure you get your message across in the best way possible.

Clear Focus

Clear Focus is a brand name for one way vision sign material which goes on the outside of any window.

It allows for the user to print their image on the outside, and for it to be clearly seen, while still being able to see out of that same window.

How it works is via tiny perforations in the vinyl, and with a black adhesive, the light inside is absorbed, while with its white face, the light outside is reflected, thereby giving you a one-way effect.

It’s perfect for rear windows, side windows, office windows and other windows that can be transformed into signs.

If you have a window that you’d like a sign on, but want to still see out of, consider Clear Focus.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV vehicle wrap

The Mitsubishi i-MiEV is a full electric vehicle and the first production electric car to be sold in Australia. Galaxy Resources approached Perth Graphics Centre to do a vinyl wrap for the tiny EV, and through consultation here is the result.

We have included a step by step look at how we create our wraps, so you can see the process. Just click on the article title. It takes a few days to do a wrap properly, but the result is well worth it.

If you’re after a vinyl wrap, Perth Graphics Centre will be happy to supply you a quote. Simply head to our contact page to email us.

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Truck signage

Truck signs are an quick and easy form of advertising that allow you to use a large blank space as a mobile billboard. Everyone does it - Coles, Woolworths, McDonalds, and others all use their trucks to maximum effect.

Seen here is Celcius Refrigeration’s truck signage, and what the customer required was a special chemical resistant coating so that grease could be easily cleaned off. Perth Graphics Centre, the most forward-thinking sign shop in WA, came to the party, with Tedlar, a PVF film which not only protects the signage, but also resists UV radiation, lengthening the life of the print.

We covered the entire “box” with digital print and Tedlar laminate giving a highly durable sign for each side of the truck back. We even worked around existing hinges and riveted locks.

If you require truck signage, then please give us a call to arrange a quote. You may as well use that large white area and promote your business.

Signs for a Hyundai iLoad

Yet again, we’re signwriting a Hyundai iLoad. In fact, with the amount we’ve done, we’re experts at producing high quality signage for the iLoad.

Cyclic Electrical wanted their logo, and using their business card and some supplied artwork, we were able to create this signage which includes a partial wrap through the rear quarter panel.

Professional consultation is the way we’ve settled on a design and the customer was very pleased with the result.

If you have a Hyundai iLoad you need signwriting on, the please head to our contact page and ask for a quote.