I need some help locating steel sign blanks

[chrisinestes]

Does anybody here have a source for 0.040" to 0.063' thick steel sign blanks? I need 4-6 of them at 18" x 24".

They have to be steel, they have to be at least .040" thick, but could be up to .063" or so. Radiused corners would be great. A factory applied white finish would be helpful, but I could deal with a smooth mill finish if I had to.

I can find 24 Ga. blanks easily enough, but they're not thick enough for this particular job. They have to be steel because "On Duty" & "Off Duty" magnetic signs need to stick to them.

Any ideas for me?

Thanks!
Chris

 

[Blackfire]

Steel Blanks

Gopher Sign in st paul MN (651) 698-5095

 

[Pat Whatley]

Any ideas for me?

Yes....forget about the steel. Use 18x24 .080 aluminum and cover it with self-adhesive Magnum Magnetic. Mount your prints or whatever on top of that. We do a lot of 4' x 8' signs for a local company that way and they hold up great.

 

[Brink]

18 Ga. is .048 It would seem like any steel supplier would have milled sheets. (We have bell steel near us but you may have some other supplier) Then a competent welding shop can cut it and radius the corners for you.

Or https://www.metalsdepot.com/

 

[Billct2]

Is Blinkety Blanks still around? Pretty sure they had steel

 

[thewvsignguy]

Yes....forget about the steel. Use 18x24 .080 aluminum and cover it with self-adhesive Magnum Magnetic. Mount your prints or whatever on top of that. We do a lot of 4' x 8' signs for a local company that way and they hold up great.

Hey Pat thanks for that info, how will that stuff hold up outdoors? I assume you laminate over the paper correct?

http://www.magnummagnetics.com/resources/file/PDF/sellsheets/PaperSteel.pdf

 

[BIG EASY DOES IT]

Hey Pat thanks for that info, how will that stuff hold up outdoors? I assume you laminate over the paper correct?

http://www.magnummagnetics.com/resources/file/PDF/sellsheets/PaperSteel.pdf

This is not what you are looking for. THey make an rubbersteel.

 

[Simon Arthur]

430 stainless steel is magnetic and is more corrosion resistant than plain steel. McMaster Carr sells 12x24 and 24x24 pieces. It is also available from metal suppliers. If you need a different size/shape have it shear cut by the metal supplier or have it waterjet cut or laser cut.

 

[chrisinestes]

I ended up getting pre-made 24 gauge blanks and laminated 2 together with VHB double sided tape. They're plenty rigid, customer approved, and within budget. I'm 99% sure they'll hold up... Time will tell...

Chris

 

[Gino]

I ended up getting pre-made 24 gauge blanks and laminated 2 together with VHB double sided tape. They're plenty rigid, customer approved, and within budget. I'm 99% sure they'll hold up... Time will tell...

Chris

Do you get rain, snow or cold weather in your location ?? Cause if you do, water is gonna get between them, freeze and force them apart over time. However, if you had welded them, you'd be Okay.

 

[eahicks]

Does anybody here have a source for 0.040" to 0.063' thick steel sign blanks? I need 4-6 of them at 18" x 24".

They have to be steel, they have to be at least .040" thick, but could be up to .063" or so. Radiused corners would be great. A factory applied white finish would be helpful, but I could deal with a smooth mill finish if I had to.

I can find 24 Ga. blanks easily enough, but they're not thick enough for this particular job. They have to be steel because "On Duty" & "Off Duty" magnetic signs need to stick to them.

Any ideas for me?

Thanks!
Chris

I've seen these at Lowe's even.

 

[ams]

Don't use steel. They rust, are heavy and junk. Change the customers mind and use letter tracks to slide in and slide out the sign.
By the way 0.40 and 0.63 is for aluminum, steel goes by gauges.

 

[bjt140]

If you ever run into this again we (Glassmith2) are in Boulder and have a laser that can cut these for you. Feel free to reach out anytime if needed.