Built to Last: ABI Tape’s 118-Year Journey, America’s 250 Year Celebration
In 2026, the nation marks its Semiquincentennial, on July 4th, 2026. This marks a milestone of unity, strength, and defense. History reveals that longevity never happens by accident. Years and years of blood sweat and tears go into the making of a country. TransferRite® application tapes are proudly made by ABI Tape, one of the world’s leading pressure sensitive tape manufacturers, pioneering the industry since 1908. ABI’s extensive line of tape products boasts some of the best application tapes in business today. Transfer tapes are an essential part of installing vinyl graphics and TransferRite brand premasks make those installations effortless. Our years of experience, combined with our wide array of carefully crafted products, makes us your go-to for all types of sign and graphics projects.
Preserving Unity: Protect your Profit from the Makers of TransferRite®
Your time, and your materials, are valuable. You need tapes that can guard against damaging transport and debris. Your projects could be destroyed and undeliverable without quality defense. Avoid costly rework by protecting your prints with TransferRite and ProtectRite products. During manufacturing, shipping, and storage, you can count on ProtectRite® 8510 to keep your projects looking pristine. To honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and relate it back to material preservation, we must embrace this shared philosophy. Just as laws protect the foundation of our nation, America’s 250th anniversary preservation efforts reflect the same principle of protection found in our products. Every legacy, and every sign, deserves lasting defense.
Art designed by Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv as the official 250-year brand campaign.
Why ProtectRite® 8510 is the ‘National Guard’ for Protective Films
Time and the elements are adversaries of any legacy. Just as our foundational documents require ballistic glass, signage requires certain protection. 8510 is the perfect product to protect any sign. Whether it be street signs, infrastructure signage, expensive aluminum composite sheets, or even a tin sign of your favorite sports team, 8510 is here to protect and serve.
Preserving Unity: Protect your Profit from the Makers of TransferRite®
Your time, and your materials, are valuable. You need tapes that can guard against damaging transport and debris. Your projects could be destroyed and undeliverable without quality defense. Avoid costly rework by protecting your prints with TransferRite and ProtectRite products. During manufacturing, shipping, and storage, you can count on ProtectRite® 8510 to keep your projects looking pristine. To honor the 250th anniversary of the United States and relate it back to material preservation, we must embrace this shared philosophy. Just as laws protect the foundation of our nation, America’s 250th anniversary preservation efforts reflect the same principle of protection found in our products. Every legacy, and every sign, deserves lasting defense.
Our 8510 provides gentle protection of even the most delicate signs, with an added benefit of UV protection.
This protective film can be used on interior or exterior surfaces. It protects against harsh weather, shipping and storage conditions, and intense UV exposure through these key performative features:
UV Resistance: The translucent blue color ensures film removability. Materials will not fade under relentless sunlight as it prevents UV degrading.
Safeguard Barrier: The rubber adhesive allows for uniform grip over a variety of surfaces. This includes partially cured paints and coatings, while still allowing outgassing.
Protective Properties: Protection for graphics and substrates. Much like any soldier, it absorbs the impact of harsh scratches and debris.This film holds tight but peels away flawlessly months later, leaving zero sticky residue.
Preserving Signs with Monument-Level Protection
Approaching our nation’s 250th anniversary demands a preservation-first mindset for our most valued monuments. Just as security protects the nation’s monuments, surface protection acts as a security to signage. When we consider how to safeguard national monuments for the Semiquincentennial, the answer is clear: protect the surface and what’s underneath.
This film effortlessly protects your signs during application, transport, and storage.
Constant wear and tear can build up over time. Everyday weather causes severe breakdowns, slowly chipping away at the seams. 8510 is the blue armor that keeps signs looking fresh. This defense perfectly reflects our nation’s resilience, as we are united in strength and protection.
A Blueprint for the Next 250 Years
To preserve a legacy, you always need levels of unity, strength, and defense. 8510’s UV-resistant barrier defends surfaces without leaving a trace. Its rubber adhesive allows it to stick to any surface. It also ensures protection during production, transport, and display without compromising quality or appearance. Even after removal, 8510 leaves behind no residue or damage, ensuring the result looks as perfect as you left it. Always use protection!
You can rest assured that all our products are Union made and manufactured in America. Now let’s celebrate the United States 250th anniversary marking our Declaration of Independence. Want to learn more about 8510 for your next Graphics project? Check out ProtectRite® 8510 for more information.
