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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. |
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. |
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.
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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. |
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, Calolympic Safety disclaims
all warranties (expressed and implied) as to any product’s
performance or any information provided. |
