Substrates Flashcards

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Question 1
Coroplast
  • Also known as corrugated plastic sheets
  • A “fluted” polypropylene plastic substrate
  • Great for low cost, indoor and outdoor TEMPORARY signs
  • Most common thickness: 4mm. Also available in 6mm, 8mm & 10mm
  • Most common size: 4’ x 8’ sheets. Also available in 5’ x 10’ and smaller cuts like 18” x 24”
Question 2
PVC
  • Also known as polyvinyl chloride
  • Light weight material “foamed PVC” – same as plumbing pipes
  • Great for low cost, indoor and outdoor TEMPORARY signs
  • Most common thicknesses: 3mm, 6mm But also 1mm, 2mm, 10mm, 12mm & 19mm
  • Most common size: 4’ x 8’ sheets. Also available in 5’ x 10’
Question 3
Foam Board
  • Also known as Polystyrene foam sandwiched between paper, plastic or other
  • Great low-cost INTERIOR substrate – can look classy too
  • Most common thicknesses: 3/16” , ½”, ¾” & 1”
  • Most common size: 4’ x 8’ sheets. Also available in 5’ x 10’
Question 4
ACP
  • Also known as aluminum composite panel, ACM, Di-Bond, and Sandwich Aluminum
  • Great for outdoor signage
  • Most common thicknesses: 3mm, 6mm
  • Most common size: 4’ x 8’ sheets.
  • Pre cut blanks are also available: 12” x 18” | 18” x 24 | 24” x 36” and more
Question 5
Acrylic
  • Also known as plexiglass or lucite
  • Approx. half the weight of glass. Break, weather & heat resistant
  • Used for light boxes, trade shows, directional, lighted signs etc.
  • Most common thicknesses: .118”, .177”, .220” & .5”
  • Most common size: 4’ x 8’, 4’ x 10’, 6’ x 8’ & 6’ x 10’
Question 6
Polycarbonate
  • Also known as Lexan
  • Stronger AND lighter than acrylic
  • Vandal and Impact Resistant | Outstanding Toughness and Weatherability
  • Various thicknesses: .015” - .09”
  • Sizes include: 24” x 48”, 48” x 96”, & 52” x 100”