Sublim8 aluminum sublimation photo blanks are the perfect way to present a photographic image using sublimation inks. These panels provide a depth of color that is hard to produce using regular inkjet inks and photo papers, and are very scratch and fade resistant. There is also no need to top coat or laminate – finished prints can be displayed indoors or outdoors without protection, and will last for years without fading. For customers in the award or trophy business, then Sublim8 panels are an ideal way of making full color plaques.
Producing a print with Sublim8 sublimation photo blanks takes less than 2 minutes and panels can be directly wall or table top displayed using our InSight standoff self-adhesive mounting blocks and easel back desk top stands.
Clear Gloss Sublim8 aluminum Sublimation Photo Panels
These panels have a clear sublimation ink receptive surface so that the brushed aluminum base can be seen behind the print. The resulting image has an attractive metallic look and colors have a luminescence that make them really glow. They are very effective with both color and black and white images, and are also perfect for producing trophy plaques, corporate signage, and instrumentation legends. Available in all common sizes from 4” x 6” up to 16” x 24”. Custom sizes are also available – contact us on 847-827-0871 to discuss your requirements.
Usage guidelines
Below are the guidelines for press settings using Sublim8 photo panels. These are guidelines only and the temp, time, and pressure settings can vary dependent on the press, ink, transfer paper, and printer used. After transfer, if you see some mottling in solid colors then this is an indication that more temperature or transfer time is needed. If you see defects in the gloss surface or matting out of the surface, then this indicates that the temperature is too high or too much pressure is being used. The settings below are what we have found work well using Sublim8 sublimation inks and paper.
Panels up to 8” x 12” – 370 F for 60 seconds under light to medium pressure (20 lbs)
Panels from 11” x 14” to 16” x 20” – 380 F for 60 seconds under medium Pressure (22 lbs)
Panels bigger than 16” x 20” – 390 F for 60 seconds under medium to high pressure (24 – 30 lbs)