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