MATERIALS
& PRINTING OPTIONS
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The success of an outdoor sign is judged after several years out in the field. By selecting Shelley as your manufacturer you are assured of a company who invest in state-of-the-art printing and production techniques to guarantee the best solutions available. Two
aspects are key to the success of a panel: (a) the printer used
and (b) the material the sign is constructed from. Shelley offers
almost all the materials on the market and are well placed to make
independent recommendations.
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A non solvent printer with no damaging ozone depleting chemicals. The water based inks are cured with Ultra Violet lights.
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A five year warranty against fading on the Glass Reinforced Plastic option.
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Prints direct onto the sign material. This eliminates the use of paper or vinyl, which are used in other processes, and are the cause of many water ingress and cracking problems
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Zund prints direct to a wide variety of materials. The notes below
introduce the main features of each Glass Reinforced Plastic Years of experience proves that this is the flagship material for external grade signs. Our unique processing and finishing results in encapsulated GRP signs that offer a high level of impact resistance, the easy removal of graffiti, moulded signs with secure hidden fixings and excellent colour-fastness. This material offers the best value for long term external grade signs. Polycarbonate This is the material used in police riot shields. It offers excellent impact resistance but graffiti can be difficult to remove. Unlike GRP it cannot be moulded and needs to be secured in separate frames. High Impact Acrylic and Spectar Both materials offer an acceptable solution, with similar features to polycarbonate but both are easier to shatter. Micropolycarbonate This is a protective layer applied over a print and onto a range of different base materials. It is far less robust than GRP but remains suitable for shorter term applications. |
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