WHAT ARE DOMED DECALS?
Domed decals are conventional, flat decals that have been printed and cut which then have a 2 part resin flowed onto them. This resin spreads out the to the edges of the decal, where it stops and remains there under its own surface tension. These are then put into a low temperature oven where the resin cures.
The cured resin forms a clear, high gloss, three dimensional coating which creates a tactile, self-healing dome on the face of the decal, adding a premium finish which sets them apart from conventional branding. We also have the option of injecting glitter and/or fragrance (i.e., coffee, perfume to mention just two) into the resin which creates yet another dimension that conventional branding cannot compete with.
When combined with our printed special effects and one of the many speciality films that we use, the 3D doming helps create unique branding with a multitude of uses. Some of these speciality films include:-
- Metallic foils – silver chrome, gold or rose chrome, etc
- Metallics and brushed metallics
- Metalflakes & carbon-fibre
- Wood, stone & marble effect
- Reflectives, fluorescents & phosphorescents
OUR SYSTEM
We have been very interested in taking our already popular decals to the next level and have been experimenting with manual doming systems for the last 18 months (at the time of writing). Whilst possible to create domed decals in this manner, there are many issues that dissuaded us from going down this route to production – it would have been significantly easier and cheaper to do so, but ultimately it is impossible to match the speed, the quality and the repeatability of the quality that an automated system provides.
To that end, we have partnered with the industry’s leading manufacturer and installed their state of the art, 3 axis automated doming system. We are very fortunate to be in the position of having only the second installation of its type in the entire UK.
Our new system gives us:-
- An unrivalled production capacity of over 1 million decals a week
- The ability to dome up to 500,000mm²
- The ability to offer very small production runs
- The ability to dome any shape – circular, oval, rectangular, square, text, or very detailed irregularly shaped objects
- Unrivalled quality and speed
WHERE ARE DOMED DECALS USED?
Domed decals are a premium branding tool that can be stuck on almost anything. They are commonly used in:-
- The marine and automotive industries
- Branding on motorhomes and caravans
- Branding products and packaging
- Name and lapel badges
- Fridge magnets
- Keyrings
to name just a few!