Organizing Materials for Digital Printing (canvases, banners, etc.): What Factors Should I Consider?

Organizing printing supplies is one of the best practices for optimizing workspaces, as well as for improving storage areas for those supplies.

To keep pace with the production processes required by industrial companies, it is essential to have access to all the tools available on the market that foster a proactive environment.

What Are Printing Shops and Car Wrapping Shops Like?

The shift from traditional to digital printing was precisely the starting point for the emergence and growth of innovation.

The large-format printing sector really took off just as digital printing equipment became established in print shops, which has led not only to its growth but also to improvements in production techniques.

Printing workshops, whilst primarily digital, offer a wide range of features to suit every type of customer and their specific needs. This is perhaps the most notable aspect of this industry.

For their part, car wrapping workshops, which specialise in producing advertising material for vehicles, are ideal for developing eye-catching campaigns.

Car wrapping uses a specialised vinyl application technique that is becoming increasingly effective; it is highly durable and can be polished to remove scuffs or scratches.

It is precisely because of all these advantages that digital printing equipment is crucial to the efficiency of the industry, which is constantly introducing new innovations and, of course, adapting to market developments and demands.

What are roll holders or material organisers used for?

In material printing workshops, vinyl organisers are among the products most in demand by customers who have mobility issues, need to increase storage capacity in their workshops, or wish to optimise the space within them. They also seek out these types of products in order to improve access to the materials they hold in their warehouses.

How to choose a storage organiser

There are various types of vinyl organisers, each with their own features and characteristics that allow them to be adapted to different needs depending on the type of customer and the size of the workshop. However, they all provide sufficient storage space for a considerable amount of material and, as is standard, include safety castors with brakes, enabling the organiser to be moved around the various areas of the workshop.

When selecting a type of organiser for printing materials, it is important to consider the weight, diameter, length and overall size of the rolls or reels to be stored. It is also necessary to take into account other factors, such as the location where these organisers will be placed and the number of rolls to be stored.

In which area are material organisers used?

Of the three areas involved in printing (pre-press, press and post-press), organisers for printing materials are primarily used in the pre-press phase, specifically to store printing materials before the production processes begin. However, these organisers are also extremely useful during the printing process for storing semi-finished or finished products. In fact, as these organisers for printing materials are fitted with castors, they can be moved from one place to another for ease of use. This versatility is extremely useful in any of the work areas where they are required.

What are the stages of printing?

To work out at which stage or stages we will need vinyl organisers, we need to have a general idea of the work carried out at each stage, as this will enable us to determine our requirements with certainty.

Stage 1: Pre-press

This is the pre-printing stage, during which the job is optimised by carrying out tasks such as scanning, design, colour proofing and selecting the material. The key aspect of this stage is to optimise and prepare the print job.

Stage 2: Printing

Printing is the stage where we get down to work and begin to shape the final product, using various digital techniques and digital printing equipment, and making use of versatile technologies to enhance the work.

Stage 3: Post-printing

The post-printing stage refers to the finishing processes. Once printing is complete, the material must be conditioned, die-cut or prepared for assembly in order to achieve the required end result.

When it comes to digital printing and achieving an excellent finish, the quality of the substrate is important, and even more so is how it is stored. Other factors that will determine the product’s durability include reinforcing the edges, choosing the right grommet, and the quality of the material used.

Benefits of using a printing supplies organiser

1. Optimising workshop space

To make the most of the space in the workshop, it’s important to have all your materials neatly organised. That’s why a vinyl organiser allows you to store them all together and keep your workspace tidy.

There are several types of organisers you can use. Compact models, for example, are ideal if you have limited space and few printing materials to store, such as the Mobile16 or the Mobile12.

2. Keeping the equipment in perfect condition throughout all stages

Printing processes can take a long time, and it is often necessary to put part of the process on hold due to customer requirements. Whatever the reason, storing finished material or stock correctly ensures that it remains in perfect condition. To optimise the storage of rolls, the BullRack and WallRack organiser models are ideal. Let’s take a closer look at them:

BullRack

BullRack is the best organiser for storing rolls or reels of digital media. It is an organiser with a capacity of 15 rolls, each with a maximum length of 1,620 millimetres. It comes with an optional cutter that allows you to cut the media without having to remove the roll.

BullRack XXL

This large roll storage rack is designed to hold large rolls measuring up to 3.2 metres in diameter.

WallRack

WallRack is a wall-mounted storage rack for digital materials that is fixed to the wall and, optionally, to the floor. It can hold up to 10 rolls, each with a standard width of 1,620 millimetres. It also features a handy optional cutter for cutting off the required length of material.

3. Maintaining order

Another advantage of organising printing materials is ensuring that everything is in order, which will help to optimise the workflow and reduce production times.

Roll Clips are ideal for keeping things tidy, as they allow you to work much more quickly than if you were to use adhesive tape, rubber bands or metal clips. They can be attached and removed efficiently without damaging the material. As you can see, with the aim of constantly improving business productivity, at PLASTGrommet we are dedicated to developing tools that help streamline work in the graphics industry.

4. Improving access to products, thereby optimising working times

Linked to the previous advantage, having the right order and organisation improves access to materials of such diverse styles, which in turn improves production times at each stage of the process.

5. Perfect and comprehensive stock control in the warehouse

Knowing what stock we have available is vital for managing production processes effectively and optimising materials and lead times.

Other models for organising printing materials

Although we have mentioned quite a few types of organisers, as each industry has its own specific requirements, we would like to present some further options so that you can choose the one that best meets your production objectives.

MultiRack

MultiRack is a sturdy structure that can hold a total of 36 rolls. This large capacity, combined with its mobility, makes it ideal for large stocks.

TableRack

What if we combined a workbench with vinyl storage? TableRack is the perfect model for adding variety to your workspace whilst also providing storage. It can hold up to 56 rolls!

Rolling

This storage unit features a sturdy steel frame, offering excellent durability. Furthermore, as is standard, it is fitted with sturdy nylon castors. It is an ergonomic design that is not only easy to assemble but also ideal for making the most of its functionality. It is specially designed for transporting rigid materials such as foam board or polypropylene.

Mobile 16

This vinyl organiser model is a sturdy unit which, like the Rolling model, also features heavy-duty nylon wheels and can hold up to 16 rolls of vinyl.

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