Materials, Media and Product Guide
Roll Media
Banners
Signage
Window Graphics
Wall Graphics
Fabric
Exhibition Products
Rigids
Rigids Overview
Direct to Board vs Print & Mount vs Print & Wrap
Direct to Board
When ink is applied directly to the board using a UV printer such as the Arizona 660XT.
Print & Mount
When a printed Self Adhesive Vinyl is applied to a board on its face.
Print & Wrap
When a printed Self Adhesive Vinyl is applied to a board, the excess is then wrapped around to the back of the board. Usually classed as a Museum Grade Finish.
Rigid Sheet Products
| Product | AKA | Stockheld? | Available Sizes | DTB | P&M | P&W | DS |
| Aluminium Composite Board | ACM, Dibond, Skybond, Hoarding Board | ✅ |
Thicknesses 3mm Other non-stocked thicknesses available. Board Dimensions 2440mm x 1220mm (0.12mm Skin) 2440mm x 1220mm (0.2mm Skin) 1500mm x 3050mm (0.15mm Skin) 1500mm x 3050mm (0.2mm Skin) Colours Also available in other colours e.g. Black, Gold, Mirror |
✅ | ✅ | ✅ | P&M |
| PVC Board | Foamex, Foam board, Blown PVC, Forex, Foamalite | ✅ |
Thicknesses 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 5mm, 10mm, 19mm Board Dimensions 2440mm x 1220mm 1550mm x 3050mm 1000mm x 3000mm (19mm only) |
✅ | ✅ | ✅ | DTB |
| Lightweight Foam Board | Forex Smart, Kappa | ✅ |
Thicknesses 5mm Board Dimensions 1066mm x 1526mm |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Butler Finish ACM |
Brushed Aluminium | ✅ |
Thicknesses 3mm Board Dimensions 2440mm x 1220mm (0.2mm Skin) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| High Impact Polystyrene | HIPS | ✅ |
Thicknesses 0.25mm, 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1mm, 1.5mm Board Dimensions 1050x610mm |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | DTB |
| Fluted Plastic Board |
Corrugated Plastic, Correx |
✅ |
Thicknesses 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) 10x5ft (3048x1524mm) |
✅ | ✅ | ❌ | DTB |
| Polypropylene | Polyprop | ✅ |
Thicknesses 1mm Board Dimensions |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Medium Density Board | MDF | ✅ |
Thicknesses 18mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | DTB |
| Plywood | ❌ |
Thicknesses 12mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | DTB | |
| Chipboard | OSB, Oriented Strand Board | ❌ |
Thicknesses 15mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | DTB |
| Acrylic | Perspex |
Cast, Extruded |
Thicknesses 3mm, 5mm, 10mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Corrugated Cell Board | Reboard, Xanite Board | ❌ |
Thicknesses 10mm, 13mm, 25mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ✅ | ❌ | P&M |
| Polycarbonate | ❌ |
Thicknesses 4mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| White Corrugated Cardboard | E-Flute | ✅ |
Thicknesses mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | DTB |
| Brown Corrugated Cardboard | ✅ |
Thicknesses mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| Folding Box Carton | ✅ |
Thicknesses mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
| Card | ❌ |
Thicknesses mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | DTB | |
| Display Board | ✅ |
Thicknesses mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm) |
✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | |
|
Ferrous Composite Board |
Magnetic ACM | ✅ |
Thicknesses mm Board Dimensions 8x4ft (2440x1220mm
|
✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Aluminium Composite Board
Quick Description
Versatile board that can be used internally or externally. Heavier skins boards can be used to make Box Pans.
Product Usage
- Flat Signage
- Box Pans
- Signs with Rail Channel
- Cut to Shape Signage
- Push Through Letter Systems
Finishing Methods
| Print & Mount | Yes |
| Direct to Board | Yes |
| Print & Wrap | Yes |
Material Image
Suppliers
| Supplier | Brand |
| Antalis | Coala |
| Perspex Distribution | Multipanel |
| Europoint / Amari (Vink Group) | Skybond |
Available Dimensions
| Thickness | Width | Height |
| 0.12 | 1220mm | 2440mm |
| 0.15 | 1500mm | 3050mm |
| 0.2 | 1220mm | 2440mm |
| 0.2 | 1500mm | 3050mm |
| 0.3 | 1220mm | 2440mm |
| 0.3 | 1500 | 3050mm |
At a Glance Information
| Colour | Full Colour |
|---|---|
| Sides | Single Sided |
| UV Stability | 5+ Years Direct Sunlight |
| Material | Aluminium Composite |
| Minimum Print Resolution | 540dpi |
| Water Proof | Yes |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
| Print Technology | UV Curable or Latex Inks |
| Material Hardness | Hard |
| "B1" Fire Rated | Yes |
| "M1" Fire Rated | Yes |
| Drillable | Yes |
| Cut to Shape | Yes |
| Fire Rating | Euro Class "C" |
MSDS
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