Materials and Equipment for Mounting & Laminating Photos, Signage and other Graphics.

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  • We are always interested in introducing new products that will make processes easier and faster. Recently we evaluated two new tools, one for trimming prints after mounting and one for registering prints to a board for mounting. Both tools performed very well and will help make a better product in less time. Please visit our Cleanedge page for details on the edge trimmer and view our video of the Print Registration Fixture for more details.
     

  • Coda introduces the latest in mounting adhesive technology. Cold Mount 1 a true UNIVERSAL Mounting adhesive
    CM1 is a new low cost ultra aggressive adhesive from Coda, Inc. It consists of an opaque white center, or carrier, coated on two sides with Coda's new CM1 adhesive formulation The adhesive has one heavy paper release liner. The very smooth opaque white adhesive is suitable for most mounting situations The extremely even nature of this adhesive makes it especially appropriate for very thin graphic materials and high gloss materials. It will minimize the "orange peel" effect often seen with other adhesives when working with images with a high gloss surface. The white center to this adhesive is somewhat spongy, allowing it to bridge over the high and low spots in substrates. This yields a smoother finish than can be achieved with other adhesives. The adhesive is very aggressive It has been engineered to form an especially tight bond with most standard mounting substrates It is especially compatible with "low energy", difficult to bond to surfaces, such as plastic (Styrene) surfaces expanded PVC (e g. Sintra), and all Gatorfoam surfaces.

    In contrast to some "low cost" adhesives with very thin carriers and release liners CM1 has a thick carrier that is resistant to stretching during application. The release liner is an thick poly coated silicone paper This liner resists puckering from high moisture in humid climates. The thick liner makes it difficult to "stretch" the adhesive web with excessive feed tension during application This eliminates the wrinkling and folding that can happen with very thin carrier based adhesives (Note This adhesive is supplied on 3" cores. The adhesive is wound with the exposed side in.)
     

  • ThermaPro Sparkle Thermal Laminate (3" Cores)
    Coda is adding a new film to it's ThermaPro line of digital ready professional overlaminates. This is a 6 mil thick film with a digital friendly 'low melt activation temperature of 185 F. This film has an eye catching 'matte velvet' textured finish. The surface is tough and withstands fingerprints and abrasion. This finish also breaks up reflections and is an excellent choice for trade show graphics.
    This film provides excellent UV blocking capability to protect and extend the working life of your graphics. This protection is suitable for outdoor usage and placement in high traffic areas. The surface is similar in appearance to more expensive Lexan and polycarbonate type films.
    Sparkle's durability and scuff resistance make it an excellent choice for many applications, it works well for outdoor signage in zoos, theme parks, winter and summer resorts. etc. The surface is appropriate for museums aquariums (best to encapsulate), construction site planning and signage.
    Trade show applications include light boxes, header panels, roll up banner stands and so forth. It also works extremely well as a mouse pad top coat and a top coat for point of purchase countertop pads.
    All Coda ThermaPro Heat Activated Laminates are manufactured with the highest graphics arts grade films. They are all made with high clarity films to enhance your images as well as provide them with complete protection from environmental moisture and UV light.
    Coda can also provide these films in widths and lengths not listed on this sheet. They can be slit to custom widths as well. The first slit on a roll is no charge. Each additional slit is $3.00.
    We also offer the narrower films on 1" ID (inside dimension) cores as well as our standard 3" ID cores
     

  • Coda Introduces NEW Cold-Mount® Laminator with Scrap Take-Up
    Coda’s just introduced Cold-Mount® System combines Coda’s award winning Cold-Mount® table-top laminator with Coda’s newly designed roll-feed with automatic scrap rewind and floor stand. The complete unit is now a production machine that comes on a sturdy floor stand with locking casters and storage space for roll materials. Available in widths 14”, 26", 34", 44" and 54”, the Cold-Mount® System is easy to use and can be run by one operator.
      Key features on the Cold-Mount® System are: Automatic scrap rewind, operator adjustable tension control, self-locking 3” core supply and take-up mandrels, safety motor stops, two inch roller gap, and precise roller and pressure adjustments. These features are comparable to production machines requiring a higher investment of finances and time learning to operate.
    The Cold-Mount® System is an integrated production machine ready to be installed in any finishing department that has a requirement to mount and laminate using pressure sensitive materials. The Coda Cold-Mount® System is ideal for low-to-high volume production in a small-to-medium sized shop, or as an additional finishing station in a large shop where more expensive, high production machines are committed to very large runs or thermal lamination.
      The Cold-Mount® System take up stand will also be available as a retrofit to existing table top laminators that are already in production sites. See more of the Cold Mount System in the Photo Gallery section on this website.
     
  • Coda introduces the Keencut Classic Rotary Cutter
    The Keencut Classic rotary cutter combines superior performance, construction, and durability for those users who are more comfortable with traditional overhead rail rotary trimmers. Using an unbreakable, anodized aluminum base and tough metal castings, the Classic is built to easily withstand the knocks and accidents that can break traditional particle board trimmers. With twin stainless steel, overhead guide-rails, silent guide bearings, one piece die-cast end plates, and an all-metal-cutting-head, the performance of this cutter will outlast all others. The ability to cut in both directions with a warp-free aluminum base will assure an accurate and easy cut. The Keencut Classic comes in sizes from 12”-54” wide and is the perfect tabletop cutting tool. Click here for more info.
     
  • Coda Introduces Technic Rotary Cutter
         Once in a while a truly innovative tool is introduced that is so obviously technically superior that it evokes the question "why didn't someone think of that before". Click here for more info.
     
  • Coda Introduces ThermaPro And CodaTrim
    Today Coda introduces its latest addition of laminates, the ThermaPro Heat Activated Laminate. The ThermaPro laminates are low-melt UV films. (Click here for additional info). Rounding out Coda's new product introductions for early 2001 is the CodaTrim 60" Media Trimmer. (Click here for additional info).
     
  • Coda Signs on as Keencut Distributor
    Following up on the success of its line of CodaPro laminators, Coda today announced the addition of the Keencut Line of cutters and trimmers. The Keencut line offers a revolutionary range of cutting machines and accessories specifically designed to cut all sheet materials used in today's graphics, sign-making and framing industries. The addition of Keencut complements Coda's already extensive line of finishing equipment and materials. Coda is a national distributor to the Graphics and Framing industries for the Keencut line of cutters and accessories. Products include the Excalibur line of material cutters, the Javelin large format cutter, and the Oval Six Oval/Circle matcutter. (Click here for additional info).

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