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ITC Ltd G50<br />
Leading manufacturer of cutting tool solutions for the sign and aerospace<br />
industries, ITC Tooling will have a vast array of cutters available for<br />
all types of routing and engraving operations on stand G50.<br />
On show at <strong>Sign</strong> UK<br />
for the first time will be the<br />
new ClearCut Solid carbide<br />
single flute, square end,<br />
straight shank cutter. The<br />
new centre cutting tool is<br />
manufactured from micro<br />
grain carbide to extremely<br />
tight tolerances with polished<br />
flute geometry.<br />
This gives an exceptional<br />
finish on perspex<br />
and acrylic materials and in<br />
most cases eliminates the<br />
need for flame polishing<br />
components after cutting.<br />
Alongside the ClearCut<br />
series will be the successful<br />
LG series of single fluted<br />
end mills that has been developed<br />
to meet the changing<br />
market requirements of<br />
the sign industry, including<br />
the extra long series for<br />
machining 25mm acrylic.<br />
Also being exhibited on The LG series from ITC, designed to meet<br />
the ITC stand will be the the changing needs of the sign industry.<br />
ENG 2D engraving series, the<br />
155 standard, 162 long series and 163 extra long series, all available<br />
in ball nose or square end with diameter ranges to meet the needs<br />
of the user. In addition, ITC will be showing its dibond folding tools<br />
and the new geometry compression tools for use on wood.<br />
www.itc-ltd.co.uk<br />
Jag Trade Supplies E54<br />
This year at <strong>Sign</strong> & Digital Jag is launching its new brochure<br />
incorporating an additional 85+ tools and equipment to the<br />
company’s current range. There will be hands-on demos and<br />
with some great show offers visitors won’t want to go home<br />
empty handed.<br />
Recently appointed Bosch distributor, Jag Trade Supplies<br />
will have on display a new range of lightweight cordless drills,<br />
drill drivers and hammer drills ideal for when working at height.<br />
Ian Crook regional sales manager from<br />
Bosch UK Ltd said he was delighted to<br />
be working with Jag to<br />
establish the Bosch professional<br />
tool making range and accessories<br />
within the sign trade.<br />
Also on show will be Jag’s<br />
new custom designed signmaking<br />
easel, designed to save space in<br />
cramped sign shops and<br />
to help reduce back<br />
fatigue, along with a<br />
whole host of other<br />
timesaving gadgets.<br />
A new range<br />
of cleaning chemicals<br />
Recently appointed Bosch distributor<br />
Jag Trade Supplies is on Stand E54.<br />
and wipes will also be<br />
on display.<br />
www.jagsignsupplies.com<br />
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Keencut Ltd F54<br />
The all-new Javelin Evolution integrated wide format cutting system from<br />
Keencut will be launched and continuously demonstrated at <strong>Sign</strong> UK.<br />
Available in six cutting lengths from 1.1 metre up to 3.3 metres<br />
the Evolution is designed specifically for maximum versatility and<br />
fast efficient use by a single technician and is expected to reduce<br />
positioning, clamping and cutting times by at least 66 per cent.<br />
Laser beam adjusted with a unique guarantee of<br />
straightness of 0.2mm over the full length (1:15000), the<br />
Javelin Evolution switches cutting tracks for general purpose<br />
and textile cutting and instantly parks below table level<br />
when not required.<br />
Also new and available to try on the Keencut Stand<br />
will be the new longer upgraded Javelin Xtra and Practik<br />
cutter bar ranges, together with the UK launch of the<br />
SteelTraK 210 cm vertical cutter with its new V-Groove<br />
cutting attachment for scoring and folding both Dibond and<br />
up to 5mm PVC Foamboard.<br />
www.keencut.co.uk<br />
Laserite C42<br />
Essex based specialist provider of laser cutting, marking and<br />
welding technology Laserite Ltd announces the launch of its latest<br />
CO2 cutting laser LL12590 at the forthcoming <strong>Sign</strong> UK show.<br />
LL12590 is well designed and built for the cutting of flat<br />
sheet materials such as acrylic, wood, card, etc.<br />
With laser output in excess of 85w and a large<br />
working area of 1250x900mm this system is very well suited<br />
for sign making applications<br />
At the heart of the system is a powerful Synrad (USA) laser<br />
module for consistent high quality and reliable performance.<br />
As with all Lotus brand machines the LL12590 is<br />
extremely well priced; at only £18,500+vat for the air-cooled version,<br />
this machine offers exceptional value for money at a time when the<br />
current economic circumstances dictate purchase and running costs<br />
as high priority factors in decision making for equipment purchases.<br />
www.laserite.co.uk<br />
Loxam Access D62<br />
Loxam Access will be promoting its range of powered access<br />
truck-mounted platforms. scissor lifts, and cherry pickers.<br />
<strong>Sign</strong> erectors and installers should visit Stand D62 to find out<br />
how Loxam Access can help your business.<br />
www.loxam-access.co.uk<br />
Metroplan G40<br />
Metroplan on Stand G40 will be promoting its unique Shield range of<br />
complementary display products that offer contemporary and stylish<br />
solutions to many signage needs.<br />
The Shield range is designed and manufactured to the highest<br />
standards and incorporates all the popular solutions including notice<br />
boards, lockable interior and exterior showcases, display cases and<br />
whiteboards. The Shield colour ways are matched throughout the<br />
range to ensure a co-ordinated collection.<br />
On Stand G40 will be the company’s new Illuminated Shield<br />
Showcases, a new profile of the Shield Display Cabinets and many<br />
more products.<br />
As creators of the One Stop Presentations range of products,<br />
Metroplan covers all areas of presentation and display. Huge stocks held<br />
nationwide covering products from projection screens and exhibition<br />
display boards to bespoke display graphics, is the most comprehensive<br />
range available from any one company in the UK, says Metroplan.<br />
www.metroplan.co.uk