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What is my sign printed
on and will it last? Along with looking good, your sign should last
a long time. Where is your sign going and for how long? Your material
choice depends on where your sign is going. For indoor, or light
duty areas, start with Pressure Sensitive Vinyl or Polyethylene
Plastic. We also offer an extensive line of materials that can withstand
the harshest, abusive environments, such as Accu-Shield™.
Be sure and look for our 5, 10 and 15-year guarantee symbols. Material
ordering codes can be found next to each material name.
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Materials |
ACCU-SHIELD™
- (AS)
This high performance sign is specially formulated
to resist color change, chemicals and abrasions. It will continue
to look good while maintaining its superior strength. The two-ply
construction is a thick non-glare polycarbonate plastic - giving the
sign a rugged look with a thick edge design and textured back surface.
The sign will not crack, chip or become brittle under extreme environments
- indoors and outdoors. Accu-Shield™ has a service temperature
range for polycarbonate at -40°F to 176° F. and under layer
surface -60°F to 260° F. Has rounded corner holes for signs
up to 14”x20” and 3/8” corner holes for larger sizes.
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PERMA-BOSS™
- (PB)
Perma-Boss™ has a unique three-dimensional
appearance. Raised and recessed vacuum-formed characters create a
durable signs that captures attention. Signs are made of strong, UV-resistant
.060” thick plastic. The raised surfaces are roller-painted
with heavy-duty acrylic inks. Perma-Boss™ signs have high impact
strength and excellent resistance to chemical and corrosive environments.
Service temperature range is -40°F to 196°F. Has 1/4”
grommeted corner mounting holes. |
DURA-SHIELD™
- (ES)
Attractive and tough, .060” Dura-Shield™
is a low cost, sub-surface protected sign for indoor use. The legend
is screen-printed on the underside of specially formulated, modified
clear acrylic with UV-inhibitors. The backside is cover-coated. The
non-glare surface protects the image from abrasions, wear, impacts,
and vandalism. Service temperature range is -40°F to 175°F.
Has rounded corners and mounts with double-sided foam tape. Can be
ordered with mounting holes or double-sided tape, please specify.
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PRESSURE
SENSITIVE VINYL - (EV)
Flexible 4-mil thick vinyl has self-adhesive
back. Strong, permanent acrylic adhesive with peel-off liner adheres
to smooth, curved, and irregular surfaces. Legend is surface printed
onto the matte surface. Vinyl is economical, for light-duty applications,
yet moisture resistant, and has outdoor durability 2 to 4 years. Service
temperature is -40°F to 176°F. |
HIGH-PERFORMANCE
VINYL - (XV)
Dual-layered vinyl outperforms standard vinyl.
A high-gloss 1-mil polyester over-laminate that adds protection from
abrasions, humidity, chemicals and solvents protects printed image.
High-gloss polyester over-laminate adds protective cover to the vinyl
surface. The flexible 6-mil thick vinyl has permanent self-adhesive
back. Strong permanent acrylic adhesive with peel-off liner adheres
to smooth, curved, and irregular surfaces. Outdoor durability of 5
to 7 years. Service temperature is -40°F to 176°F. |
REFLECTIVE
VINYL - (FV)
Material has “bounce-back” reflectivity
from any light source, for improved daytime to low-light and nighttime
visibility. The reflectivity is engineer grade, meeting the traffic
standards in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Legend is surface printed. 7-mil flexible material is multi-layer
of protective film over aluminized sheet with micro-glass beads. Permanent
adhesive back with peel-off liner adheres to smooth, curved, and irregular
surfaces. Outdoor durability is 5 to 7 years. Service temperature
range is -30°F to 200°F. |
MAGNETIC
CO-POLY VINYL - (MG)
Magnetic sign is a 32-mil synthetic rubber base
flexible polymer that offers ease of mounting to most metal surfaces,
and can be pulled off and placed back on, or elsewhere. Legend is
laminated with surface printed vinyl. Material is ideal for frequent
changing of signs on vehicles, tanks, bins, shelving, or any other
ferrous metal warehouse locations. This durable material resists cracking
and chipping while being flexible enough to be mounted to curved surfaces.
Service temperature range is 0°F to 160°F. |
LUMI-GLOW™
FLEX VINYL - (GV)
Lumi-Glow™ Flex turns a visible green-yellow
in the dark. For indoor and outdoor uses. Ideal for marking when the
lights go out. Legend is surface printed on flexible, 10-mil photo
luminous film. Any light source can “energize” the film
- the longer exposure to light, the longer glow time. Glows up to
six (6) hours. Service temperature range of -30° - 175°F.
Material is resistant to abrasions, moisture, UV light and some chemicals.
Meets ASTM, DIN, IMO and ISO standards. |
LUMI-GLOW™
PLASTIC - (GP)
10-mil photo luminescent film is permanently
bonded to high-impact resistant, .060” polycarbonate plastic
for durability. Legend is surface printed on the vinyl. Recommended
for indoor use. Ideal for marking purposes when the lights go out.
The surface glows a visible green-yellow. Any light source can “energize”
the vinyl - the longer exposure to light, the longer glow time. Within
the first 1/2 hour of no light, the glow is intense to be most visible.
In natural light the color is green/yellow for visibility. This composite
sign is resistant to abrasions, moisture, and most chemicals. While
the service temperature range for the bonded glow-in-the-dark vinyl
is -30°F to 175°F, polycarbonate itself has a service temperature
range of -50°F to 190°F. Has rounded corners with 3/16”
mounting holes. In natural light the color is green/yellow for visibility.
Surface is resistant to abrasions, moisture, and most chemicals. Service
temperature range is -50°F to 190° F. Meets ASTM, DIN, IMO
and ISO standards. |
UVI-PLAS™
- (SU)
Extremely durable plastic sign stands up to
a wide variety of environmental conditions - ideal for outdoor use.
060” thick Uvi-Plas™ signs are surface printed on glossy
surface and can be printed on both sides. These signs have high impact
strength and excellent resistance to UV, chemical, and corrosive environments.
Service temperature range is -40°F to 196°F. Has rounded corners
with 3/16” holes. |
UVI-PLAS™
LITE - (PL)
Uvi-Plas™ Lite is a rigid, lightweight,
durable sign material for outdoor applications. 1/8” thick PVC
is low-density closed-cell material, giving it high strength-to-weight
ratio. Uvi-Plas™ Lite has excellent resistance to chemicals
and other corrosive conditions. The legend is screen-printed on the
matte surface. Service temperature range is 0° to 160°F. Has
rounded corners with 1/4” mounting holes. Available 2-sided,
ideal for hanging applications. |
POLYETHYLENE
PLASTIC - (PTH)
Semi-flexible plastic is economical and appropriate
for medium-duty use - ideal for indoor and sheltered outdoor environments.
Has good impact resistance and non-glare finish. The .055” thick
polyethylene sign is screen-printed onto the surface. Has enough flex
to mount on slightly curved areas, such as pipes, poles, and containers.
Service temperature range is -112°F to 168°F. Has rounded
corners with 3/16” mounting holes. |
FIBERGLASS
- (EF)
Abrasion- and impact-resistant, fiberglass can
also withstand chemical and corrosive environments. The legend is
screen-printed on the surface of .090” thick rigid fiberglass.
The image is further protected with a clear coat finish, which resists
fading, cracking, and peeling. Sign can also be printed on both sides.
Fiberglass will not crack or chip, even when exposed to extreme temperatures.
Service temperature range is -65°F to 212°F. Has rounded corners
with 1/4” mounting holes. As with Deluxe Fiberglass, this is
good for post-mount signs and fence applications. |
DELUXE
FIBERGLASS - (DF)
Deluxe fiberglass is extremely rigid at .120”
thick. The heavy-duty thickness improves the abrasion- and impact-resistance,
making it an excellent choice for larger signs. The legend is screen-printed
on the surface and further protected with a clear coat finish, which
resists fading, cracking, and peeling. Sign can also be printed on
both sides. Fiberglass is resistant to most chemicals and corrosives,
and will not crack or chip when exposed to extreme temperatures. Service
temperature range is -65°F to 212°F. Has rounded corners with
1/4” mounting holes. |
ALUMINUM
- (DA)
Aluminum provides the durability and strength
of metal without the rust and corrosion that is associated with ferrous
metals. Lightweight, yet rigid, aluminum is abrasion - and chemical-resistant.
The legend is screen-printed on .040” thick aluminum. Sign can
also be printed on both sides. Aluminum can maintain a long life enduring
harsh indoor and outdoor conditions, and withstands extreme temperature
ranges. Has rounded corners with 3/16” mounting holes. |
HEAVY-DUTY
ALUMINUM - (SBA)
Heavy-duty aluminum provides added toughness
to abusive industrial environments. .063” thick, signs are surface
printed and resist most chemicals, corrosion, rust, and impacts. Made
for long life outside, heavy-duty aluminum withstands extreme temperature
ranges. Has rounded corners with 3/16” mounting holes. |
REFLECTIVE
ALUMINUM - (RA)
Heavy-duty .080” aluminum is covered with
reflective vinyl sheeting. Surface reflects light shining on it, improving
daytime visibility and providing ideal low-light or nighttime visibility.
The engineer-grade reflective sheeting meets the traffic sign standards
in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Legend is
screen-printed on the surface. Aluminum is rust - and corrosion-resistant,
withstanding extreme temperature and outdoor environments. While the
service temperature range for the bonded vinyl is -30°F to 200°F,
aluminum itself withstands extreme temperature ranges. Has rounded
corners. Please specify location of mounting holes - 1/4” corner
holes or 3/8” post-mount holes. |
DIAMOND-GRADE™
REFLECTIVE ALUMINUM - (XA)
Diamond-grade signs are the ultimate in attention
getting. The combination of fluorescent colors and micro-prismatic,
retro-reflectivity in the sheeting, provides superior luminance and
visibility - catching the eye, even at wide angles - and in broad
daylight. The composite sheeting is bonded to heavy-duty .080”
aluminum. Diamond-grade reflective sheeting is accepted by the Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA) Department of Transportation (DOT).
Legend is screen-printed on the surface. Aluminum is rust - and corrosion
- resistant, withstanding extreme outdoor environmental conditions.
While the service temperature for the bonded sheeting is -30°F
to 160° F, aluminum itself withstands extreme temperature ranges.
Has rounded corners. In addition to fluorescent colors - yellow-green,
orange, and yellow -, the sheeting is also available in standard traffic
sign colors. Please specify location of mounting holes - ¼”
corner holes or 3/8” post-mount holes. |
PERMA
BOND POLYCARBONATE - (PP)
Polycarbonate offers high impact resistance
and durability for outdoor applications. Vinyl sign is permanently
bonded to a rigid .060” thick polycarbonate backing, and then
further protected by 1-mil high-gloss polyester over-laminate film.
Polycarbonate is abrasion - and humidity - resistant. While the service
temperature range for the bonded vinyl is -40°F to 176°F,
polycarbonate itself has a service temperature range of -50°F
to 190°F. Has rounded corners with 3/16” mounting holes.
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PERMA
BOND ALUMINUM - (PBA)
Aluminum provides the strength of metal, yet
does not rust. It has superior abrasion and chemical resistance. Vinyl
sign is permanently bonded to a rigid .040” aluminum backing,
then further protected by 1-mil high-gloss polyester over-laminate
film. Withstands splashes and wash downs, as well as outdoor environmental
conditions. While the service temperature range for the bonded vinyl
is -40°F to 176°F, aluminum itself withstands extreme temperature
ranges. Has rounded corners with 3/16” mounting holes. |
DURA™
FIBERGLASS - (STOCK GF) (CUSTOM PBF)
Dura™ Fiberglass has the sign image imbedded
between .060” fiberglass backing and clear polycarbonate plate
for protection. The combination of fiberglass and polycarbonate can
withstand impacts and vandalism. The material will not chip or crack
when exposed to extreme environments. Average temperature range is
-50°F to 190°F. Signs are finished with rounded corners and
3/16” mounting holes. |
REALLY
BIG SIGNS
Accuform Signs can manufacture signs to 4’x
8’ and even larger. We can make letters for your sign up to
48” tall - readable from nearly ½ a mile! Our materials
for Really Big Signs meet the requirements for visibility and durability.
These long-lasting signs are extra thick and made to withstand harsh
environments, wind and vandalism. If your requirements call for Really
Big Signs ask for Perma-Max™ Plastic, Perma-Max™ Fiberglass,
Perma-Max™ Aluminum or Exdura-Shield™. |
Copyright
© 2004 Accuform Signs. All rights reserved. This information
is provided “as is”, in the form of an informational
guide, and is not to be considered a warranty of product performance.
Due to the diverse field conditions and other variables which can
affect a product’s performance, Flame Tamers disclaims all
warranties (expressed and implied) as to any product’s performance
or any information provided. |
