Substrates: Highway Extruded Aluminum
Our highway extruded aluminum sign panels are designed for the large ground mount and overhead information, destination and guide signs. The panels are 30cm (12”) wide and 732cm (24’) long (single length), but can be combined for any length/height required. 3M reflective sheeting is rolled onto the individual extruded panels and the lettering and/or symbols are computer cut and applied to the substrate by hand. These panels are then fastened together in the field to form the complete sign. Extruded Aluminum Street Name Blades Extruded aluminum blades are the substrate of choice for municipal street name signs. The “dogbone” extrusion design is long lasting and works in conjunction with our street name brackets. Our street name signs are double-faced and reflectorized with 3M™ High Intensity Prismatic or Diamond Grade™ sheeting on extruded or flat sheet aluminum blades. Standard colors are white characters on green background, white on blue, or black on white. Standard blade widths are 15cm (6”) or 23cm (9”) and available in a variety of lengths, calculated to accommodate the street name. Decorative street name signs to compliment any municipal beautification program are also available. Plywood (HDO/Crezone) HDO (High Density Overlay) panels are made of high quality, exterior-grade plywood. HDO contains a higher resin content for moisture resistance and provides an excellent base for the application of reflective film. Perfect for construction site signs, project signs, subdivision sign, real-estate signs, billboards, double post signs and many more. Available in 1/2” and 3/4” thickness, wood is recommended for sign sizes 120cm x 120cm (4’x4’) and above. If you have questions regarding HDO or Crezone wood substrates, please contact us for additional information. Coroplast Referred to in the industry as “Corex” or “Coro”, coroplast material is predominately used for temporary and promotional signage. Ideal for lawn signs (election, job site, sales, promotion directional, etc.) & real estate signs, site signs for new building projects. Magnetic Our magnetic material comes with a strong white vinyl face perfect for all your magnetic signs needs. It can be screen printed or painted, but is not intended for inkjet printing. Standard is 30 mm material, which is a thickness suitable for vehicle magnets and more. The higher the mill, the thicker the magnet is, and therefore stronger signage.
A substrate in sign manufacturing refers to the physical surface the ink and/or sheeting is applied to. Nearly all materials used in sign making have an inkset or laminate to use specifically for longevity. We always match materials with the proper inkset and/or laminate for optimal quality and longevity. Materials are matched to the substrate as well, and include a range of quality from 1 to 12 years. Aluminum (Flat Sheet) Flat sheet aluminum is the most common substrate for long-to-permanent use signs and is our #1 substrate. Our aluminum blanks are manufactured at our local production facilities. Our standard blanks are manufactured with radius corners, 7/16” holes for mounting and comply with the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). Available in other sizes. Our aluminum is 50% thicker than many of our competitors. We use a heavy gauge sign grade aluminum alloy that is long lasting and rust free, even in harsh weather extremes and not easily vandalized or bent. The ASTM 5052-H38 sign grade aluminum alloy standard is .081 ” (2mm). Our aluminum is cleaned and degreased,
and cropped edges to prevent injury. ⋅ Sign sheet aluminum grade 5052-H38 ⋅ .081” (2mm) thickness
⋅ Ultimate strength 39,000 PSI (minimum) ⋅ Yield strength 32,000 PSI (minimum) ⋅ Tension Leveled (this leveling technique gives aluminum sheet a superior flatness) ⋅ These specifications are an industry standard and adopted by most government agencies and municipalities
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