heavy duty metal sign blanks

[Norman Clifton]

Need heavy duty metal sign blanks 18 x 24 for client where high vandalism occurs - will me applying vinyl and overlaminate - other than .80 aluminum - any suggestions out there

 

[unclebun]

1/4" steel plate?

 

[Norman Clifton]

yeah that sounds ok where do you source yours?

 

[GaSouthpaw]

If they're wall mounts, you could use 1/8" polycarbonate with a second surface print.

 

[unclebun]

yeah that sounds ok where do you source yours?

I was actually being sarcastic. 1/4" steel plate would be far too heavy for most applications. It's 10.2 lbs per sq ft, so that would be a 30.6 lb 18x24.

What sort of vandalism are you dealing with? The sign vinyl isn't going to be that durable.

You can use 1/8" aluminum--that's what is typically used for highway department signs.

 

[Norman Clifton]

i don't catch sarcasm - work too much lol agreed way to heavy looks like .a125 aluminum will do the job - thanks for shaking my tree

 

[Zendavor Signs]

i don't catch sarcasm - work too much lol agreed way to heavy looks like .a125 aluminum will do the job - thanks for shaking my tree

We use. 125 aluminum with high tack vinyl print and floor laminate for durable outdoor signs that get a lot of public exposure.

 

[Norman Clifton]

Thanks - it looks like we are going to go with the .125 aluminum and
Avery Dennison DOL 6060 Anti-Graffiti Overlaminate
cleans up nice if spray painted