Substrates Flashcards

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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”
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’
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’
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
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’
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”