Western Decorating Technologies
Caxton Mark "High Spec" resin ribbons are durable, dimensionally stable and engineered for Gerber as well as other thermal transfer sign printers.
· Gerber Edge ®
· Roland Colorcam
· Markem
· Matan
· Brady Colorpix
· Summachrome
Caxton Mark ribbons meet or exceed OEM performance requirements, and are available in over 30 Process, Spot and Metallic colours.

These ribbons are designed to withstand severe weather and handling conditions, in both commercial and industrial applications.
Exposure Tests
AGENT TIME METHOD RESULTS
Scratch/Mar 10 passes 10H lead drafting pencil no effect
Abrasion 25 cycles Taber Abrader CS10 wheel/250 gms weight minimal
Smudge and Smear 20 passes vigorous rubbing with abrasive tissue no effect
Tape Pull Adhesion n/a medium tack tape no effect
Accelerated Light Exposure 3000 hours (5 yrs.) QUV-A no effect
Temperature per Spec. GM6073 thermal cycling no cracking, adhesion or colour loss
High Pressure Spray per Spec. GM95310P high pressure wand car wash spray no effect
Windshield Washer Fluid 10 minutes exposure-then wiped dry no effect
Auto Wax 10 minutes exposure-then wiped dry no effect
Dish Detergent and Water 10 minutes exposure-then wiped dry no effect
Motor Oil 10 minutes SAE30 exposure-then wiped dry no effect
Odourless Mineral Spirits 10 minutes exposure-then wiped dry no effect
50% Ethylene Glycol 10 minutes exposure-then wiped dry no effect
10% Battery Acid 10 minutes exposure-then wiped dry no effect
Methanol 10 seconds exposure-then wiped dry minimal degradation

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