Boards

Corrugated “Kemi” boards have a brown craft center and white print surface on either one or two sides. Typically we will use “B-Flute” which is .125″ or 1/8″ thick, or “E-Flute” which has a thickness of .0625″ or 1/16″ thick.

Enviroboard™  has multiple corrugated layers for strength and is white on both sides and though the center. A “green” option, Enviroboard is produced with 10% post-consumer waste and FSC certified fibers, and is 100% recyclable. These boards are 48″ x 96″,  3 mil thick, & UV Printable 4/0 or 4/4  (note: one side has a smoother printing surface than the other).

Falconboard® is also a “green” material. This is a fully recyclable rigid graphics media board which offers superior performance over most traditional foam board options. Its unique paper-based structure can handle the most demanding of graphic board requirements due to its strength, rigidity and dimensional stability. This board has white faces and a brown craft honeycomb core.

Polycarbonate (trade name Lexan® or Makrolon) is a plastic with very high impact resistance. White translucent polycarbonate (3/16″ thick) is the print material of choice for backlit sign faces and can be direct printed with excellent longevity although a UV laminate is recommended to extend the life and protect the art during installation. It is produced on rolls so it is possible to have a very large continuous surface, although at larger sizes, the weight of the panel may become unwieldy. Clear polycarbonate can be printed with CMYK plus white ink and is used widely for interior and exterior displays.

Acrylic (trade names Plexiglass, Acrylite, Polycast) is manufactured using two different processes – extruded and cast. Most acrylic signage is extruded to save costs. Extruded is also the material used for second surface applied graphics because there is less variation in thickness across the panel. Typically 1/8″ or 3/16″ material is used, although it is available in thicknesses up to 1″ (which can get pretty expensive). Clear or white material is used most often with printed or applied prints. SignCenter can polish the edges of acrylic signs using our diamond edger for straight sides, or hydrogen / oxygen flame polishing rig for curved edges.

Styrene is a dense material that is excellent for POP/ POS Displays. It is inexpensive, durable and easily die cut. Stock thicknesses are .02″, .03″, .04″ and .06″ in 50″ x 99″ sheets.

Also know by the tradenames Sintra™ and Komatex™, the PVC used in the graphics and signage industry is usually Expanded Polyvinyl Chloride which is lighter weight than the PVC used in plumbing pipes and other applications. 1/8” Expanded PVC is available in a variety of colors, thicknesses and sizes and is incredibly versatile. It is a durable, rigid and fire-resistant printing media.