SpringSign Banner spring system

[JBurton]

Anybody ever use one of these, Lind SignSpring in particular? I'm looking to use one in place of a large mural, price seems great, I've just never touched the stuff before. Does anybody have any experience with these systems?
Also of concern, they are printing at 360 dpi, would this be considered acceptable at interior mural viewing distance?

 

[ProSignTN]

Forget the springs: I tried than crap 30 years ago. For a large wall vinyl use pole pockets. There are numerous large format wholesale printers (Circle Graphics) to choose from. I should patent this system, haha. I've been using it for years and as you can see this 12' x 24' is tighter than Dick's hat band, (whoever Dick was). Static brackets on top and one side and tension brackets on the bottom and the other side. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

 

[ProSignTN]

Yes, 360 dpi would look fine, it's the springs that are an eyesore.

 

[tulsagraphics]

Anybody ever use one of these, Lind SignSpring in particular? I'm looking to use one in place of a large mural, price seems great, I've just never touched the stuff before. Does anybody have any experience with these systems?
Also of concern, they are printing at 360 dpi, would this be considered acceptable at interior mural viewing distance?

I'm considering one of their kits (with the frames, so the springs are covered). For my clients' project, it would be roughly 10 to 12ft tall x 20ft wide. The only downside (according to Lind) is that something that big needs to be printed on mesh so the wind doesn't create a vacuum behind it. Can't say whether or not wind really does cause a lot of problems for those kits, but the printing cost on mesh is a lot more than good 'ol 13oz. (I outsource oversize stuff to S365). Oh wait, I think S365 does wind slits. Maybe that would work...

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

I'm considering one of their kits (with the frames, so the springs are covered). For my clients' project, it would be roughly 10 to 12ft tall x 20ft wide. The only downside (according to Lind) is that something that big needs to be printed on mesh so the wind doesn't create a vacuum behind it. Can't say whether or not wind really does cause a lot of problems for those kits, but the printing cost on mesh is a lot more than good 'ol 13oz. (I outsource oversize stuff to S365). Oh wait, I think S365 does wind slits. Maybe that would work...

b2sign has mesh at a much better price than s365

 

[Evan Gillette]

What size is the project, what lifespan or changeout frequency? I would look at Ackland or similar before going to a spring system personally.

 

[JBurton]

Man, why don't I get notifications on my own posts like the ones commented on!
This turned into a multi panel mural, with lots of sh*t to keep aligned, but at least it's only 4 panels wide. Boo. I was really wanting to give a frame like this a shot.

Forget the springs: I tried than crap 30 years ago. For a large wall vinyl use pole pockets. There are numerous large format wholesale printers (Circle Graphics) to choose from. I should patent this system, haha. I've been using it for years and as you can see this 12' x 24' is tighter than Dick's hat band, (whoever Dick was). Static brackets on top and one side and tension brackets on the bottom and the other side. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to answer them.

We've done a similar setup, but we CNC'd some .25" aluminum for the hangers. Where'd you find these wall mounted hooks?

What size is the project, what lifespan or changeout frequency? I would look at Ackland or similar before going to a spring system personally.

It was to be a 9'x18' banner, semi permanent, indoor. What's this Ackland that you speak of?

 

[tulsagraphics]

Man, why don't I get notifications on my own posts like the ones commented on!
This turned into a multi panel mural, with lots of sh*t to keep aligned, but at least it's only 4 panels wide. Boo. I was really wanting to give a frame like this a shot.

We've done a similar setup, but we CNC'd some .25" aluminum for the hangers. Where'd you find these wall mounted hooks?

It was to be a 9'x18' banner, semi permanent, indoor. What's this Ackland that you speak of?

Probably this: https://www.acklandmediaframes.com/media-frame/