Sign & P.O.P.

Engravable Polymer Sheet
The Miami Design District is known for its sleek modern architecture, upscale interior design stores, and art galleries. The seven-story building has a mix of retail spaces, public spaces, and parking for approximately 800 vehicles. Miami Museum Garage features distinctly bold and eclectic styles crafted by five artists from all over the world. The façade along the 41st street entrance and exit of the building is designed by Nicolas Buffe, a French born artist. Buffe’s intricate 2D and 3D elements are crafted from laser-cut metals and fiber resin plastic depicting elephants, gargoyles and caryatids, and stone carvings of draped figures used as pillars for Greek Revival buildings. Four 23-foot-tall sculptures stand at the entrance and exit of the garage. The black and white illustrations and parking sign are made with 1/2” gauge 48” x 96” sheets of King ColorCore® polymer sheets in black/white/black and white/black/white.

King ColorCore is a versatile multi-color engravable high-density polyethylene sheet with multiple layers of contrasting colors. It is a superior homogeneous sheet, a product of a unique state-of-the-art continuous process called Polyfusion, and manufactured to the highest standards in the industry. King ColorCore has a matte finish on both sides of the sheet. It is environmentally stabilized to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions. The material will not rust, delaminate or rot when exposed to UV, humidity or water. It is made with high-impact- resistant polymer to handle more abuse than conventional sign materials. Its thin cap layers and bright primary colors make it ideal for signage, marine, playground and recreational applications. For maximum versatility, standard colors are made to coordinate with King ColorBoard®. The polymer sheet never needs painting or refinishing, works like wood and it is easy to fabricate using common woodworking tools and techniques. The material is easy to engrave and machine, as the cap is approximately .050” thick.

For more information, contact Michael Fabbri, King Plastic Corporation, 1100 N. Toledo Blade Blvd., North Port, FL 34288, 941-493-5502, Fax: 941-497-3274, Email: sales@kingplastic.com, Web: www.kingplastic.com. pd&f

Unfilled Polycarbonate
Ensinger offers Tecanat natural, an unfilled polycarbonate, with a low level of crystallinity and a high level of transparency.

Characterized by its high strength. rigidity and hardness, and good impact strength; Tecanat natural is suited for various industries. It is targeted for the industries involving aircraft and aerospace technology, food engineering, food processing, cleanroom technology, and packaging and paper machinery. This material is available in the dimensions of rods and plates and is supplied in a transparent color.

For more information, contact Lance Nixon, Ensinger, 365 Meadowlands Blvd., Washington, PA 15301, 800-243-3221/856-227-0500, Fax: 724-746-9209, E-mail: lnixon@ensingerusa.com, Web: www.ensingerplastics.com. pd&f

Custom-Extrusion Profiles
Popco, Inc., manufacturers and distributors of point-of-purchase hardware, has just added an extensive collection of custom- extrusion profiles to their website. These profiles can be produced in virtually any length, and in a variety of plastic materials and colors. The profiles range from standard shapes that serve the p.o.p. industry, such as C-channels and J-channels, to more exotic shapes for displaying marketing materials in new and unexpected ways. Popco can also produce extruded parts for industries outside of retail, or, develop new extrusion tools for specific projects if none of the existing tool profiles are quite right.

For more information, contact Peter Breti, Popco, Inc., 5405 Opportunity Court, Minnetonka, MN 55343, 800-557-6726/952-352-0887, Fax: 952-352- 9474, E-mail: sales@popco-usa.com, Web: www.popco-usa.com. pd&f

Crystal Clear Edges
A challenge in the machining of PMMA, acrylic, Plexiglas ® or Makrolon® is that these plastics become too hot during processing and may even melt. The efficient machining of this materials is complex. Special tools such as Hufschmied's Plexiglas milling cutter 110FPRV "Raven-V" are needed here.

The innovative cutting-edge geometry allows the 110FPRV milling tool to process these sensitive transparent materials to be machined burr free and with virtually crystal- clear cutting edges despite high feed rates. With the roughing and finishing tool, machining is possible in one step without tool change and without re-polishing. Additionally, superior tool life increases efficiency and profitability.

Other tools in the series are the radius cutter 110FPER for 3D machining and the V slot cutter 110V, the tool for lettering, chamfering or profile cuts. You can find more information about these tools in their product flyer.

For more information, contact Erin Marciniak, Hufschmied USA, 42 Ozick Dr., Unit 6, Durham, CT 06422, 239-220-6602, E-mail: sales@hufschmiedusa.com, Web: www.hufschmied-tools.com/en. pd&f

PC Corner Angles & Channels
Petro Extrusion Technologies, Inc., (PET) offers clear polycarbonate corner angles and channels from stock. Extruded from clear UV grade PC, these channels and angles offer clarity, impact resistance, and ease of fabrication.

PET Inc. offers three sizes of 90° angles, from ó inch to 1 ó inch as well as three sizes from 1/8” gap opening up to 3/8” gap. All parts are .050” thickness.

The channels and angles are available from stock in 2’, 4’, and 6’ lengths. Parts are available in custom cut lengths as well.

For more information, contact Mike Patterson, Petro Extrusion Technologies, Inc., 205B Hallock Ave., Middlesex, NJ 08846, 800-229-3338/908-789-3338, Fax: 908-789-0434, E-mail: sales@petroextrusions.com, Web: www.petroextrusions.com. pd&f

Large-Format CO2 Laser
Kern Lasers introduces their economical, largeformat CO2 laser the EcoFlex. Avail able in 50 - 250 watts with work areas of 52” x 50” or 52” x 100”. This laser is a perfect economical solution to manufacturers of signs and P.O.P products.

Signs incorporating LED backlighting is found everywhere these days. The translucent acrylic can be placed on the front side of the LED lit panel, consisting of highefficiency LED light strips which are snapped to the edge of the acrylic panels which effectively diffuse light across a dot or line pattern laser etched into the acrylic sheet. This creates a brightly lit panel with a consistent glow.

At Kern Laser they understand the relationship between lasers and acrylic, and they invite you to inquire about which laser system is right for your needs.

For more information, contact Sales, Kern Lasers, 1501 Industrial Dr., Wadena, MN 56482, 888-660-2755/218-631-2755, Fax: 218-631-3476, E-mail: info@kernlasers.com,Web: www.kernlasers.com. pd&f

Extruded, Corona-Treated HDPE
PE2PRINT® from Roechling is found in many applications and solutions thanks to its toughness, durability, recyclability, and cold temperature characteristics. PE2PRINT is an extruded, corona-treated HDPE material that allows for vivid, full-color graphics on a durable surface that won’t chip, crack, peel, or break. Weather and moisture resistance make this material long-lasting in outdoor applications, and it features better impact resistance than other signage materials such as polystyrene.

Classified as a #2 recyclable material that can be reclaimed by most industrial recycling centers, PE2PRINT is the environmentally friendly option for printable signage and displays. Lightweight and durable, it is used in point-of-purchase displays, shelf liners, merchandising strips, shelf danglers, industrial safety signage, outdoor signage, and much more.

PE2PRINT is available in thicknesses from 0.016” to 0.25” and comes in thirteen eye-catching colors with custom Pantone® color matching available upon request. This versatile material has a dull smooth texture on top, which provides an ideal surface for high resolution graphics, and the underside of the sheet has a soft matte ‘grain’ texture. The material is printable using conventional, U.V., or 4-color process screen printing, lithography, and hotstamping, and can easily be die-cut or guillotined to the application’s required size and shape.

For more information, contact Alison Damery, Roechling Industrial Gastonia, 903 Gastonia Technology Pkwy., Dallas, NC 28034, 704-922-7814, Fax: 704-884-7206, E-mail: info@roechling-plastics.us, Web: www.roechling.com. pd&f

Paper Masking
OPTIX L continuous cast acrylic sheet has exceptional attributes to offer compared to competitive thermoplastics in the industry. It provides a uniform thickness tolerance when compared to cell cast sheet products. It has superior craze and chemical resistance and exceptional UV stability making it ideal for interior and exterior applications.

Plaskolite recognizes the benefits of paper masking for fabricators on this premiere product and has introduced a new masking option for OPTIX L continuous cast sheet. Custom sheet size is not a problem. Typical lead times are 4-6 weeks for custom sizes but contact your Inside Sales Representative for a quote on lead times, minimums and the specific masking required; film, Tufgard® or paper.

Features and benefits include: uniform thickness, excellent optical clarity, exceptional UV stability, superior craze resistance, paper masking resists surface marks and scratching, and it is easy to shape, form, glue, and fabricate.

Plain paper masking is available as a stock item in the following colors and gauges: clear, white 7328, and black 2025, 0.118", 0.177", 0.220" and 0.236", with standard sheet sizes 48" x 96", 51" x 100", 60" x 96", 72" x 96".

For more information, contact Plaskolite, LLC, 400 Nationwide Blvd., Ste. 400, Columbus, OH 43215, 800-848-9124, Fax: 877-538-0754, E-mail: plaskolite@plaskolite.com, Web: www.plaskolite.com. pd&f

4-Foot 120V Bending Table
Abbeon’s exciting new 120V 4-foot plastic bending table with top and bottom heat for faster cycle time and thicker material! This table is made of durable scratch resistant Trespa panel.

This table features one top heat, one bottom heat, and one controller. The temperature is infinitely adjustable and the heating wire height can be adjusted. Working width: 1250 mm (48"). Material thickness: From 0.5 to 10mm (.02 to .39"). There is an optional timer available.

Abbeon offers a complete range of plastic bending equipment including Free Standing Heating Trays, Adjustable Bending Fixtures, Plastic Bending Bars, Silicone Heaters and Heating Blankets, Accessories and Insulations Boards.

For more information, contact Jim Early, Abbeon Cal Inc., 1363 Donlon Street, Unit 1, Ventura, CA 93003, 800-922-0977, E-mail: abbeoncal@abbeon.com, Web: www.abbeon.com. pd&f

Acrylic Hardware
Fabrication Tools and Materials, Inc. (FTM) stocks clear acrylic hardware, FTM’s line of products include the Acryl- Hinge small™, Acryl-Hinge 2™, the 6” Acryl-Hinge™, the 12” Acryl- Hinge™, and the newly redesigned 12” Acryl-Piano Hinge™ (1-3/4” x 12” hinge). All of FTM’s hinges are molded in high strength DR Acrylic and designed with Micro-Dots® for easy surface solvent cementing and for a strong bubble free bond.

Also included in FTM’s product line is the Acryl-Pulls™ in three sizes; small, medium, and large. The Acryl-Pulls are easy to clean and the highly polished finish is crystal clear. At FTM you will also find the Acryl-Hasp™, the Acryl-Knob™ and the first ever acrylic cam lock that is sure to give your next display a fresh and clean look. The Acryl-Cam Lock™ is molded in high strength acrylic for easy solvent bonding and the internal mechanism is molded in polycarbonate for superior strength.

FTM also carries a selection of acrylic keyhole attachments, wall hangers, door catches, business and literature card holders along with acrylic shapes; balls, cabochons, cubes, and discs ranging in sizes from 1/4” to 1”.

For more information, contact Jacob Ashcraft, Fabrication Tools and Materials, Inc. (FTM), 327 Industrial Drive, Unit 1, Placerville, CA 95667, 530-626-1986, Fax: 530-642-2602, E-mail: info@123ftm.com, Web: www.123ftm.com. pd&f

Engraving/Cutting Laser
Castaly Machine offers reliable and affordable quality Engraving & Cutting Laser Machines – applications for most materials and many industries including but not limited to plastic, rubber, wood, leather, marble, glass, paper, cloth, acrylic, ABS and many more. Durable and steady are key features that ensure long life of motion and +/- 0.01 mm accuracy. Unique optics structure of the fly ray, which has low warp with high, steady, and easy optical adjustment. Adaptation of the K9 reflect lens and ZNSE focus lens, of which reflective and penetrability is the strongest among congener fittings while the facula is thinner with stronger powerful cutting. This combination maximizes work efficiency and reduces the workpiece cost. LCD screen with the USB interface for data input. DSP control system based on the stepper Up-Controller Unit of PCI Lines in PV. It adopts the world advanced DSP-TMS320, XC2S300 controller chip which has the advantage of high speed, stable, strong preventing interference. The machine software has multi-functions; supports the file of DWG, HDGL(PLT), BMP, DXF, G-code, DST and AI which can work with the following software AutoCAD, CorelDraw, and Photoshop. It also includes power-off memory and continues from the stop point.

They invite you to visit their showroom and warehouse in Los Angeles, California, or Montreal Canada to meet their sales staff and technicians. They would be happy to discuss your equipment requirements and workable solutions.

For more information, contact Jeff Ou, Castaly Industries Corp., 637 Vineland Ave., La Puente, CA 91746, 626-968-6330, Fax: 626-336-2890, 956 Rue André-Liné, Granby, QC J2J 1E2 CANADA, 450-372-3876, E-mail: jeff@castalymachine.com, Web: www.castalymachine.com. pd&f