Machine, system, and method for making a banner

Abstract

A system for making a banner having reinforced edges and grommets includes a self-contained banner making machine including a welding device and a grommet riveting device within the machine. A sheet of banner webbing material for is configured to be fed through the banner making machine. A strip of reinforcement material is welded to the banner by the welding device in the banner making machine. A grommet is riveted through the banner material with the strip of reinforcement material welded thereto by the riveting device. The banner making machine includes a banner material flowstream pathway, including first and second sides of the pathway. The welding device or a first strip welder is between the entrance and exit of the machine. The riveting device or a first grommet riveter is also between the entrance and exit positioned downstream from the first strip welder.

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