Reinforce banner edges without folding or sewing a hem with PowerTape

PowerTape is a single sided Banner Hem tape that is made of a super strong film. Unlike ordinary double sided banner hem tape, there is no need to fold a hem in the media to reinforce banner edges. Just apply Banner Up Tabs on the corners, the simply strip the tape along the top and bottom edge of the back of the banner, then punch holes through the tape, tabs and media with a Banner Ups

Banners made with PowerTape are much stronger, faster and easier than with traditional banner hem tape methods. Making a banner with PowerTabs and PowerTape reduces the time required to make a banner from twenty minutes with regular double sided banner tape to only three minutes! Make five times as many banners in the same amount of time.

PRODUCT FEATURES

    Use PowerTape® to create a super-strong banner of any length.
  • Single-sided super strong film. No need to fold hem.
  • Duplicates the strength of folded hem and double-sided banner tape, but eliminates the hassle!
    Eliminate the risk of damage to the image by post-print sewing.
  • Create a perfectly sharp digital banner. No rippled hem.
  • Fabricate a mighty banner in only 3 minutes!

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The new improved PowerTape is more stronger and wrinkle free. Use PowerTape to add strength and support to the top and bottom edges of your banner without having to fold a hem. Simply run the Powertape along the top and bottom edges and the back of your banner over the tabs then punch your holes and hang. Save time with the New Improved PowerTape.

How to hang a banner with these 4 easy steps. Visit https://bannerups.com 1. Peel release paper from Banner Ups tab 2. Stick tab to 4 corners of banner 3. Fold tab onto banner 4. Punch hole through center hole for outdoor use This method is so much faster, stronger, and easier than trying to grommet your banners. Banner Ups are great for vinyl, coroplast, and foamcore.

HOW TO USE

STICK TAB

APPLY POWERTAPE

PUNCH HOLE

HANG

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

PTAPEDC – Banner Ups PowerTape

Roll Size: 1.5″ x 36 yd
Packaging: 5 rolls/ case
Features: Use PowerTape with PowerTabs to create ultra-strong banners. No more folding hems.

FAQ's

1What is the difference between PowerTape® and typical double sided banner hemming tape?
The first difference is that PowerTape® is not double sided. It is a single sided tape, but it is made with a super strong film so that you get the strength of a hem without the hassle. With regular double sided banner hemming tape, you must lay down tape all along the edge of the banner, then carefully fold the fabric and press it against the tape. Most people find this to be a real pain! It takes some practice to get it right, plus, if you mess up you have to start all over or the hem looks awful.
2How do I use PowerTape®?
PowerTape® is a single-sided tape that comes on a convenient self-wound roll. To use it you simply lay the banner face down on a table, apply PowerTabs® and strip PowerTape® along the top and bottom edge of the unfinished banner on top of the PowerTabs®, punch a hole through the tab center hole, the tape, and banner media. Then, fasten your rope, and you are ready to go. It may seem obvious, but the tape goes on the back of the banner. There are a few tips that will help. First, it helps if you can clamp both ends of the banner on a table with just a little tension to remove any wrinkles. Next, you don’t need to place the PowerTape® exactly along the edge. It is better to give yourself ¼” leeway to allow for any slight wandering as you go down the banner. You will develop your own technique, but we have always found it helpful to pull off an arms length of tape at a time and lay that down, using some tension to keep the tape straight then pull off another, etc.
3Do I put the PowerTape® on the banner first, or the PowerTabs®?
It is very important to put the PowerTabs on first, followed by the PowerTape®. Why? Because the tape has a silicone release coating on it to make self wound rolls possible. As a result, if you put the PowerTape® down first the tabs will not stick to the PowerTape®! Try it and see. If you discover a situation where you really want to adhere the tabs over the tape, you may dissolve the silicone release coating from the surface of the PowerTape® by gently rubbing the tape film surface with a rag soaked in nail polish remover (don’t overdo it – it could melt the plastic film too!). This will quickly remove the silicone release coat and adhesive will stick to it.
4Should I use PowerTape® on all four sides?
We normally do not recommend this. PowerTape® works just fine when used only along the top and bottom edge. That said, some customers desire extreme strength for extreme conditions. They have used the above nail polish technique to allow overlapping the tape at the corners and lay PowerTape® on all four sides of the banner. You may apply tape along the top and bottom edge, then dissolve the release coating within a couple of inches of all four corners, using the nail polish remover as described above, then run a strip along both vertical edges, overlapping on the newly cleaned corners. Finally, apply the PowerTabs® at the corners over the 3-layer sandwich of banner fabric and two layers of tape, punch a hole through the center hole of the tab and the tape layers, fasten your rope through the hole and, COME ON WIND!
5Do I have to run PowerTape® all the way along the edge or can I just run it a foot or two from the corner and still get the same strength?
There is virtually no value to running PowerTape® only a short distance from the corner without going continuously to the other corner. The secret to the strength of the PowerTape® is the way it evenly distributes wind stress along the entire top and bottom edge of the banner and the ropes supporting the banner so that no one area takes too big a portion of the wind load.
6Should I use PowerTape® for outdoor banners only, or for indoor as well?
PowerTape® is normally needed on outdoor banners only when the greatest strength is required. If you are not sure if the banner will be used indoors or out it may pay to use PowerTape®. PowerTape® has an added benefit even for indoor banners in that it gives some stiffness to the banner edge and helps reduce edge curl.
7Can I use PowerTape® by itself, without PowerTabs®?
It is possible, for indoor banners, but definitely not recommended for outdoor banners. PowerTape® has only moderate strength when used by itself, but tremendous strength when used over PowerTabs®.
8Can I use PowerTape® with grommets without PowerTabs®?
PowerTabs® and PowerTape® are designed to be used as a system and when used correctly give strength far in excess of grommets alone. Some customers will simply use PowerTape® in place of double sided tape and then install grommets without using PowerTabs®. This will give some additional strength, but not nearly as much as with the tabs.

Reviews

 

Marci Wall
Marci Wall
2021-10-12
Banner Ups are the most convenient and easiest way to grommet your banners. I use the Bravo tabs and will absolutely never metal grommet again. Once applied, they are as strong as any metal grommet and when combined with banner tape, outdoor banners are a breeze. I have several customers who love the way they work and one very large commercial customer who wants nothing else. Thanks for a great product!!
Dave Sehl
Dave Sehl
2021-10-02
I use these and love them. I made a banner 4 years ago for a client that mounted it to a steel building for a sign. It is still hanging good today. Great product!
Don Long
Don Long
2018-10-23
Great display and product offerings at SGIA....The only way to go for banner accessories.
Barb Tucker
Barb Tucker
2018-05-22
These are the easiest, fastest way to put up banners. Don't know why anyone uses grommets!
jociebraak
jociebraak
2018-05-01
Well, we don't use brass grommets anymore!! Love the Bravo Tabs! Thanks for a great product!
Michael Crane
Michael Crane
2018-05-01
I am a school teacher. We have been using the banner up products for some time now. It really cuts down on the labor time for producing banners and simple for students.
Chris Jackson
Chris Jackson
2018-05-01
The Keder tape is great for silicone edge graphics. The tape is very easy to use and best of all you don't need a sewing machine. We also use the power tape. This is a great alternative to webbing. Cost effective and does not require any special tools.
Revolt Ministries
Revolt Ministries
2018-04-30
Banner Ups are AMAZING! They have changed our banner making process soooo much FOR THE BETTER! ease of installation plus the banners just LOOK BETTER, cleaner appearance - ROLL UP BETTER for storing - and the application process to apply them and finish the banners is such a breeze! Will never go back to the other way of finishing banners! Thank you guys for being such a joy to work with! You guys have gone out of your way numerous times to help us get the job done for our customers! We appreciate you! Highly recommend!
Martha Wood
Martha Wood
2018-04-24
We received this in a sample pack and love the product. I have watched all the videos online and we are excited to make a purchase and try these out in action.