Easiest way to create static label

You may have passed by some graphic displays or signs that seemed to be held by nothing but still stuck onto the surface as if glued up on it. These are some of the labels that use the basic principle used by static cling labels. It is this simple principle that has revolutionized the labeling industry. Static labels are made up of a thin vinyl film which clings up onto various surfaces. They are mostly used on clear windows or doors mostly made up of glass but also on smooth plastic and metals for advertising. Since these labels don't use any adhesive they can be removed with ease, repositioned or even reused later.

One would think that since the static labels have the name “static” within their name, they use the principle of static electricity, but that is not true. I bet you are surprised. If it did use the static energy principle then it would mean that the thin vinyl film was statically charged it would not stick to itself. This is because the like charges would repel each other since like charges repel as it is in Physics. But since a static label does stick to itself I bet your wondering how it works?

So then how do the static labels operate then? They stick onto smooth surfaces due to cohesive forces which are experienced between the thin vinyl film and the perfectly smoothed surface like glass. This enables the static label to adhere or cling onto the smooth surface like a suction cup thus bringing about the static label.

The main advantage of these static labels is that they do not use any adhesive material to help it to stick and this makes it convenient since it does not damage the smooth surface or paint work on the smooth surface when removed.

Due to the lack of adhesive materials they are not weather resistant so they are not recommended for outdoor use. They tend to dry up and fall of easily when used exposed to cold and dry climates, thus making them not to be a long term option sticker or label. The thin film vinyl material does not retain its clinging abilities for a long period. They are also quite cost effective when used for various purposes thus making them much convenient. These static labels have various applications but are mostly used as signs such as:

-Signs on vehicles and vehicle stickers.

-Signs that announce discounts on shops or also job vacancies.

-Signs for promotional purposes and banners.

This labels are available within various stores and are also produced by many labeling companies thus can be easily available if needed for any use. So now that you know about static labels, get to look around your environment and you might just come across one of its many applications or even come up with a new application you never know what discovery you might come up with.

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