Grommet size for ACM

[Pideas]

I have a grommet machine that I use for my banners and 4mm coroplast. The same #2 3/8" grommets do not fit well onto ACM. What kind of grommets can I use for 3mm ACM boards where I can use my same grommet press.
When we try it with our existing grommet press, the grommets do not fit securely and fall off.

Thanks.

 

[weyandsign]

I've used these and they work great.

https://www.amazon.com/C-S-Osborne-Brass-Grommets-Washers/dp/B001AS6YOW

 

[Pideas]

Would I need to purchase a #4 die to use these grommets?

 

[weyandsign]

I'm not sure how your machine works. I would imagine. I use the hand setting tool made by the same company to set them.

 

[Boudica]

We use the same grommet setter and grommets for ACM that we use for banners and any other substrate (coro, foamcore, ultraboard...).
ETA - we haven't had any problems with the grommets not getting secure enough and fall off. We do typically drill the ACM boards first - maybe that makes a difference?

 

[Gino]

If you're talking about 3mm, use the long necks/throats. They'll do it every time and they fit the same die as the shorter ones.

 

[2B]

have you adjusted the press?

we have used standard #2 self-piercing with ACM 3mm, adjusted the press depth and it works just fine

 

[Pideas]

I don't think we've ever adjusted the depth. We have a Sooper Ace grommet machine. We also have a hand punch one.

-Thanks Gino. I will look into the long neck grommets as well.

 

[Graphic Extremes]

Started new thread so not to high jack this one.

 

[Debra Reiber]

Any advice for using grommets for 6mm acm?

 

[Boudica]

Any advice for using grommets for 6mm acm?

Drill it first.

 

[tulsagraphics]

Any advice for using grommets for 6mm acm?

Just print some stickers of grommets on metallic vinyl. Apply to your substrate, then drill a 3/8" hole through the middle. Nobody will ever notice. LMAO!
j/k. you can get the long barrel ones and pre-drill first, as Boudica mentioned.