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Emedco Safety Sign Material Guide

What Material Is Best?

 

Aluminum is the most popular choice. Its durability and rust-proof nature makes it ideal for a wide variety of applications both indoors and outside. Plastic is lightweight, flexible and can be used in wide array of applications. Both Plastic and Aluminum signs come with pre-punched mounting holes. Adhesive Vinyl signs bond to any smooth, dry surface and are great for curved surfaces. Magnetic signs are perfect for metal doors and other surfaces.



Standard Materials (available for custom signs and most stock wordings)
Material/Sign Type Material & Application Notes Indoor/Outdoor or Both Thickness Holes Adhesive Backing Standard Guarantee Life-Time Guarantee Option Reflective Option Glow Option Double-Sided Option
Aluminum Durable material is lighter than
steel and will never rust.
Indoor/Outdoor .040"     10-year        
Plastic Lightweight material will not chip, flake
or peel in harsh conditions.
Indoor/Outdoor .060"     5-year        
Adhesive Vinyl Economical choice bonds to any smooth
surface and is flexible for curved objects.
Indoor/Outdoor .003"     5-year        
Special Materials (available on Custom Signs and selective stock wordings)
Material/Sign Type Material & Application Notes Indoor/Outdoor or Both Thickness Holes Adhesive Backing Standard Guarantee Life-Time Guarantee Option Reflective Option Glow Option Double-Sided Option
Fiberglass Ideal for harsh conditions. Withstand
temperatures of -40 to 190 F.
Outdoor .100"     15-year
     
Foam Adhesive Thick adhesive is the best choice
for textured or irregular surfaces.
Indoor .005"     5-year        
Magnetic Easy to apply and remove on steel doors,
drums, tanks, cabinets, and machines.
Indoor/Outdoor .020"     5-year        
3-Way Plastic Provides 180 degree viewing and comes
supplied with foam adhesive and holes.
Indoor/Outdoor .040"     5-year        
2-Way Plastic 2-Way viewing is ideal for
hallways, aisles, and corridors.
Indoor/Outdoor .040"     5-year        
Corrugated Plastic Economical, lightweight signs are
bend resistant and come with 4 holes
Indoor/Outdoor  .160"     Short-Term
outdoor use
       
Eco-Friendly
Recycle Plastic
Recyclable signs contain over
50% recycled content.
Indoor/Outdoor .055"     5-year        
Anti-Microbial
Plastic
Get up to a 99.99% reduction in germs,
bacteria, mold and mildew growth.
Indoor .055"     5-year        
Interior Decor
Polished Plastic
Subsurface graphics resist vandalism and
have an easy-to-clean plastic surface.
Indoor .063"     Lifetime        
Engraved Plastic Engraved message is tamper-proof and
can be supplied with holes or adhesive.
Indoor .063"     10-year        
30-Mil Vinyl Thick vinyl material enables sign to flex
for curved suface application.
Indoor .030"     5-year        
Glow-in-the-Dark
Vinyl (GLO-MOR)
Stores light and glows up to 6 hours
without electricity.
Indoor .010"     5-year        
Glow-in-the-Dark
Vinyl (Superglo)

High performance signs glow for over 30
hours when charges for as little as 5 min.

Indoor .010"     5-year        
Reflective Vinyl Instantly visible when struck by a 
beam of light.
Indoor/Outdoor .007"     5-year