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Main => Buy/Sell/Trade - non-retail => Topic started by: NIVO on October 23, 2002, 09:02:08 am

Title: Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: NIVO on October 23, 2002, 09:02:08 am

i know happs sells it, but i hate the minimum order bs. Does anyone know where to get this besides happs? thanks for your time.( by the way, the pica vinyl is the material on control panels in arcades that has that small grainy texture to it, looks nice, cleans easily, and has a great "grip" to it)

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: rampy on October 23, 2002, 10:48:40 am

I'm also intersted in this... It would help if we knew what it is used for outside the arcade industry... or if it's called by some other name, or the manufacturers name...


A google search left me empty handed...

rampy

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: Dink on October 23, 2002, 11:25:54 am

Hmm, pica vinyl is soft (it comes in a roll).  All the control panels I've ever seen are a rigid plastic or Formica.

Regardless, your local fabric store carries various textures in vinyl.

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: BobA on October 23, 2002, 11:49:06 pm

Hanaho uses a product called Lexan 10 Mil Polycarbonate or something like that see the multimedia section.    Here is a link with a whole lot of different vinyl products for control panels and labels.

http://www.mavericklabel.com/materials.html (http://www.mavericklabel.com/materials.html)

BobA

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: Lilwolf on October 24, 2002, 05:59:38 pm

I bought a 25" roll on ebay for 8 bucks.  I thought I got a good deal.  

It is on 3 control panels right now and I haven't had a single problem with it

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: rampy on October 25, 2002, 09:03:34 am

Quote from: Lilwolf on October 24, 2002, 05:59:38 pm

I bought a 25" roll on ebay for 8 bucks.  I thought I got a good deal.  

It is on 3 control panels right now and I haven't had a single problem with it

which category did you find it in ? the parts and accessories arcade one, or in some other non arcade specific one...

Thanks!

rmapy

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: liche on October 25, 2002, 09:40:54 am

Also, if you are interested in many different types of plastics in almost an infinite variety of sizes and thicknesses such as LEXAN, polycarbonate, PVC, DELRIN, polyethylene, and anything else including metals, and other raw materials, check out:

www.mcmaster.com

No minimum order, very inexpensive (unless you are buying expensive metals for your control panel or exotic plastics), and very fast delivery.
In the NJ/PA/NY area, order before 8pm EST, and receive item next day via standard ground UPS delivery

This site also has an infinite amount of other cabinet materials such as any type of hardware you can imagine, hinges, caster wheels, labels, tools, and everything else.  McMaster is thee number one mechanical / material supplier in the United States.

Dan

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: Lilwolf on October 25, 2002, 12:11:10 pm

I looked a bit ago and couldn't find them anymore.  They came up under other weird searchs that I had (like it just showed up when searching for star wars yokes or something... I can't remember)

If I can find a copy of the original or the selling I will let you know

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: NIVO on October 25, 2002, 12:42:58 pm

thanks lilwolf, i would appreciate any leads to buy from someone like that.

Title: Re:Where to get Pica vinyl for panels(in)
Post by: Rocky on October 26, 2002, 03:53:36 pm

Quote

which category did you find it in ? the parts and accessories arcade one, or in some other non arcade specific one...

You can find it on ebay in the printer supplies



Rocky