Silicone Edge Graphics
What is a Silicone Edge Graphic (SEG)?
SEG frames, also known as Silicone Edge Graphics frames, represent a cutting-edge in visual displays. They feature high-resolution graphics printed on fabric through methods like dye sublimation, UV, Latex, or Solvent, finished with a slim silicone strip sewn onto the edge. These are then inserted into custom aluminum frames, resulting in captivating imagery that’s durable and easily interchangeable.
SEG Benefits
At Compel, SEG frames offer versatility and affordability. They can be tailored to fit various spaces and are rapidly gaining popularity in different signage applications: from free-standing displays to wall-mounted and suspended showcases. They come in both non-lit and backlit options with different LED lighting choices.
What sets our SEG frames apart is their versatility and cost-effectiveness. Their customizable nature has led to widespread adoption across industries. They’re becoming the go-to framing system for various displays, spanning from free-standing setups to POP displays and framed signage. From merchandising to airports to church lobbies, these SEG fabric frames serve as the canvas for countless marketing messages encountered daily.
Components of an SEG
Aluminum Extruded Frame
The foundation of SEG frames is crafted from aluminum extrusions. These frames feature a slender groove designed to secure the fabric graphic within the display. Lightweight, durable, and cost-effective, extruded aluminum surpasses traditional signage hardware. Moreover, it’s recyclable at the frame’s end-of-life cycle.
Compel’s SEG frames offer diverse varieties and often undergo customization to suit specific spaces or applications. They encompass various configurations:
- Varied sizes from small to seamless extra-large formats in multiple thicknesses.
- Tailored shapes, including three-dimensional options and custom angles.
- Common applications include free-standing, suspended, or wall-mounted displays, presenting graphics on one or both sides.
- Personalized treatments transform everyday materials into exquisite surfaces aligned with the user’s brand and image. These treatments include wood, metal, stone, carbon fiber, floral, and more.
- Custom hardware and accessories like magnetic hangers/posts and specialized feet for standing displays complement these frames.
Printed Fabric Graphics
Fabric graphics have long been appreciated for their resilience, lightweight nature, easy installation, and cost-effectiveness in the graphic displays domain. Despite their advantages, the utilization of fabric graphics for upscale signage faced limitations due to resolution issues with conventional printing methods. However, technological advancements and improved fabric options now facilitate printers in achieving sharp images and vivid colors on fabric substrates. This leap in image quality, combined with the inherent benefits of fabric graphics, propels SEG fabric frames as a highly sought-after display solution.
Silicone Sewing
The final phase in constructing an SEG fabric frame involves integrating the printed fabric graphics with the aluminum frame. Unlike traditional systems relying on adhesive or Velcro, SEG displays employ silicone strips sewn directly into the fabric’s edge. These strips seamlessly fit into the narrow groove in the aluminum frame. This streamlined system ensures swift and intuitive installation and dismantling, achievable even by a single person within minutes.
In unison, these three components—aluminum extrusions, printed fabric graphics, and silicone sewing—synthesize a versatile, modular, and cost-effective signage solution that is reshaping graphics display systems across diverse environments. In Compel’s repertoire, these SEG frames redefine the boundaries of visual presentations with their adaptable and user-friendly design.
Components of an SEG
Aluminum Extruded Frame
The foundation of SEG frames is crafted from aluminum extrusions. These frames feature a slender groove designed to secure the fabric graphic within the display. Lightweight, durable, and cost-effective, extruded aluminum surpasses traditional signage hardware. Moreover, it’s recyclable at the frame’s end-of-life cycle.
Compel’s SEG frames offer diverse varieties and often undergo customization to suit specific spaces or applications. They encompass various configurations:
- Varied sizes from small to seamless extra-large formats in multiple thicknesses.
- Tailored shapes, including three-dimensional options and custom angles.
- Common applications include free-standing, suspended, or wall-mounted displays, presenting graphics on one or both sides.
- Personalized treatments transform everyday materials into exquisite surfaces aligned with the user’s brand and image. These treatments include wood, metal, stone, carbon fiber, floral, and more.
- Custom hardware and accessories like magnetic hangers/posts and specialized feet for standing displays complement these frames.
Printed Fabric Graphics
Fabric graphics have long been appreciated for their resilience, lightweight nature, easy installation, and cost-effectiveness in the graphic displays domain. Despite their advantages, the utilization of fabric graphics for upscale signage faced limitations due to resolution issues with conventional printing methods. However, technological advancements and improved fabric options now facilitate printers in achieving sharp images and vivid colors on fabric substrates. This leap in image quality, combined with the inherent benefits of fabric graphics, propels SEG fabric frames as a highly sought-after display solution.
Silicone Sewing
The final phase in constructing an SEG fabric frame involves integrating the printed fabric graphics with the aluminum frame. Unlike traditional systems relying on adhesive or Velcro, SEG displays employ silicone strips sewn directly into the fabric’s edge. These strips seamlessly fit into the narrow groove in the aluminum frame. This streamlined system ensures swift and intuitive installation and dismantling, achievable even by a single person within minutes.
In unison, these three components—aluminum extrusions, printed fabric graphics, and silicone sewing—synthesize a versatile, modular, and cost-effective signage solution that is reshaping graphics display systems across diverse environments. In Compel’s repertoire, these SEG frames redefine the boundaries of visual presentations with their adaptable and user-friendly design.
SEG Examples
