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2 S i g n P a n e l P r o d u c t s Omega-Bond TM Alumalite TM Econolite D-Lite TM Pro-Lite TM Omega TerraMax TM Omega-EP TM Omega SignBoard LusterBoard SignPly Product Comparison Chart S i g n P a n e l C r e a t i o n Prepping Panels for Digital Print Prepping Panels for Paint Applying Paint Cutting Panels Edge Capping Sealing Fastener Holes For more than 45 years, Laminators Incorporated has manufactured a complete line of aluminum composite panels for the commercial construction and sign-making industries. Our panels are strong, quick to fabricate and install, easy to maintain, and made to last. S i g n P a n e l I n s t a l l a t i o n Electrical Channel Letters Post & Panel Wall Mount Multiple Panels Joining Panels S i g n P a n e l C o l o r C h a r t A c c e s s o r i e s Laminators Incorporated is committed to providing superior value through high-quality products, innovative application solutions, and world-class customer service.

3 Omega-Bond Solid core aluminum composite panel C o n s t r u c t i o n...features double-sided painted aluminum bonded to a solid polyethylene core making. them rigid yet lightweight S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 3mm 1 side White/mill finished backer 22 lbs. 4' x 8' 3mm 2 sides White/white 22 lbs brushed gold/brushed silver,..... black/silver, yellow/red,..... blue/green 4' x 10' 3mm 2 sides White/white,..... black/white* 27 lbs. 5' x 10' 3mm 2 sides White/white* 33 lbs. *Colors available by special order, minimum order quantities required. 2mm and 4mm thicknesses available by special order B e n e f i t s Extremely flat, durable, and moisture-resistant...painted surface is flat, smooth, and ready for paint, screen print inks,. vinyl letters, aqueous, UV cured, or solvent-based inks...solid core composition prevents bowing,. warping, and swelling...can be easily fabricated with. standard shop tools to create. a variety of shapes...no edge sealing required...significantly lighter than solid aluminum requiring less. structural support Interior & Exterior Applications POP Displays Exhibits Billboards Fascias Canopies Scoreboards 1

4 Alumalite Corrugated plastic core with double-sided aluminum C o n s t r u c t i o n Alumalite & Econolite...Strong, aluminum composite panel with high-density, corrugated polyallomer (CPA) core that won t swell, corrode, rot, wick water, or delaminate even under prolonged. water exposure...factory-baked, polyester painted aluminum faces add high-gloss brilliance and. rigidity; warranted not to crack, chip, flake, or peel; Colorfast 10-year limited warranty S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 6mm 2 sides 12 colors 22 lbs. 4' x 10' 6mm 2 sides White* 27 lbs. 5' x 8' 6mm 2 sides White 27 lbs. 5' x 10' 6mm 2 sides White 33 lbs. 4' x 8' 10mm 2 sides White* 32 lbs. 4' x 10' 10mm 2 sides White* 40 lbs. 5' x 10' 10mm 2 sides White 50 lbs. *.Colors available by special order, minimum order quantities required. Custom lengths up to 12' and widths up to 5'. Refer to page 24 for specific colors Interior & Exterior Applications Wall- & Fence-Mounted Signs Billboards/Multiple Panel Signs Post & Panel Signs Backlit Signs Cut-Outs Channel Letters Scoreboards POP Displays Kiosks 2 CPA UL File number: E60612

5 Econolite A single-sided version of Alumalite S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 6mm 1 side 12 colors 22 lbs. 4' x 10' 6mm 1 side White* 27 lbs. 4' x 8' 10mm 1 side White* 32 lbs. *.Colors available by special order, minimum order quantities required. Custom lengths up to 12' and widths up to 5'. Refer to page 24 for specific colors B e n e f i t s Alumalite & Econolite Field-tested through extensive freeze/. thaw cycling tests with no significant. structural panel failure Ideal for paints, digital inks (both UV. or solvent cured), screen print inks,. and pressure-sensitive vinyl...strong and lightweight same weight as.040 aluminum sheet metal yet. 50 times stronger Routs and cuts easily with standard carpentry tools; even bends around corners Wind resistant when properly. fastened between two posts can. withstand winds over 120 mph Water-, sun-, and temperature-resistant. with a Class A flame spread rating Interior & Exterior Applications Wall- & Fence-Mounted Signs Billboards/Multiple Panel Signs Post & Panel Signs Backlit Signs Channel Letters Scoreboards POP Displays CPA UL File number: E

6 D-Lite Corrugated plastic core, painted aluminum face C o n s t r u c t i o n...high-density corrugated polyallomer (CPA) that will not swell, corrode, rot, wick water, or delaminate making it perfect for all outdoor or UV-exposed indoor applications...finished surface is high-gloss factory-baked polyester painted aluminum on two sides or with a mill finish backer...paint surface is highly reflective and warranted not to crack, chip, flake, or peel; Colorfast 10-year limited warranty S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 3mm 1 side or 2 White* 16 lbs. 4' x 10' 3mm 1 side* White* 20 lbs. *2 sides and colors available by special order, minimum order quantities required. Refer to page 24 for specific colors B e n e f i t s...one of our thinnest panels and 10 times more rigid than.040 aluminum,. an economical alternative to aluminum sheet metal...available in single and double-sided aluminum finishes Interior & Exterior Applications POP Displays Exhibits Billboards Scoreboards 4

7 Pro-Lite Single profile core, painted faces on both sides C o n s t r u c t i o n...painted aluminum faces bonded to a 10mm single profile core that is resistant to water. and exposure to UV light...finished surfaces are high-gloss,. factory-baked polyester paint. on both aluminum sides S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 10mm 2 sides White* 29 lbs. *.Colors available by special order, minimum order quantities required. Custom lengths up to 10'. Refer to page 24 for specific colors B e n e f i t s...a 10mm panel that is lightweight and amazingly strong...ideal for paints, pressure-sensitive vinyl, and digital inks. (both UV and solvent cured)...paint will not crack, chip, flake, or peel Interior & Exterior Applications Hanging Signs Wall- & Fence-Mounted Signage Billboards Post & Panel Signs 5

8 Omega TerraMax One of ISA s coolest green products C o n s t r u c t i o n...rigid paper composite board with a. lightweight honeycomb core made. from 100% recycled paper...faces made from 100% virgin fiber. from managed, renewable forests. (FSC-certified)...Smooth, flat, double-sided white. surface for crisper, brighter colors S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 10mm 2 sides White 7.5 lbs. Interior Applications Digital Printing POP Displays Exhibits Kiosks Framing Mounting Other Creative Solutions B e n e f i t s Environmentally friendly 100% recyclable Specifically designed for direct digital printing...less impact on the earth s natural resources Lightweight and easily handled by one person Strong and rigid panels Easy to cut and assemble using traditional tools and fasteners...conveniently packaged for delivery to sign shops, print shops,. and display producers...responsible alternative to traditional foam boards and other. non-green products While some companies may want to leave the edges exposed to see the environmentally friendly honeycomb core, Laminators Incorporated also offers Edge Cap and TerraMax Edge Tape to give the edges a finished look. 6

9 Omega-EP Rigid, lightweight alternative to products such as Sintra and Kömatex C o n s t r u c t i o n...expanded PVC with matte surface finish on both sides S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 3mm 2 sides White, red, black,..... blue, yellow,....green, gray 14 lbs. 4' x 8' 6mm 2 sides White, black* 22 lbs. 4' x 8' 12mm 2 sides White, black 42 lbs. *.Colors available by special order, minimum order quantities required. Refer to page 24 for specific colors B e n e f i t s...a durable, lightweight, economical graphic board with superior. dent and scratch resistance...available in a variety of colors and thicknesses...easily fabricated with conventional carpentry or graphic arts tools...ideal for digital printing...no surface prep required Interior Applications POP Displays Exhibits Kiosks Other Creative Solutions 7

10 Omega SignBoard Exterior high-gloss vinyl over plywood core C o n s t r u c t i o n...hardwood core is composed of a premium, exterior furniture-grade plywood with smooth, tight, sanded veneers for optimum surface beauty...surface consists of finished, brilliant. white vinyl...the vinyl surface is impact-resistant. and formulated with high-performance. UV inhibitors to reduce fading. S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 1/2" 1 side or 2 White 48 lbs. 4' x 10' 1/2" 1 side* White 60 lbs. *2 sides available, minimum order quantities required Interior & Exterior APPLICATIONS (Must be edge-sealed for outdoor use) Directional Signage Exhibits Kiosks Cut-Outs Wall- & Fence-Mounted Signage Billboards Post & Panel Signs Scoreboards A-Frame Signs B e n e f i t s...offers a strong, economical sign panel with a glossy, white vinyl surface. that will not flake or peel...ideal for the application of pressure-sensitive vinyl...easy to fabricate with standard carpentry tools Stronger and lighter than MDO panels 8

11 LusterBoard Painted aluminum bonded to both sides of furniture-grade exterior plywood core C o n s t r u c t i o n...hardwood core is composed of a premium, exterior furniture-grade plywood,. featuring smooth, tight, sanded veneers for optimum surface beauty...factory-baked polyester painted aluminum surfaces cover both sides of the. hardwood core, creating a smooth, glossy finish S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 1/4" 2 sides White* 36 lbs. 4' x 10' 1/4" 2 sides White* 44 lbs. 4' x 8' 1/2" 2 sides 12 colors 58 lbs. 4' x 10' 1/2" 2 sides White* 73 lbs. *.Colors available by special order, minimum order quantities required. Refer to page 24 for specific colors B e n e f i t s...features a light yet rigid construction, allowing. for easier handling and installation...available in 12 colors, Colorfast surface is warranted not to fade, flake, or peel...easy to fabricate with standard. carpentry tools Stronger and lighter than MDO panels SignPly Single-sided version of LusterBoard (see above for construction and benefits) Interior & Exterior APPLICATIONS (Must be edge-sealed for outdoor use) Cut-Outs Wall- & Fence-Mounted Signage Billboards Post & Panel Signs Scoreboards A-Frame Signs S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Sizes Finished Approx. Available Thickness Faces Colors Sheet Weight 4' x 8' 1/2" 1 side White* 52 lbs. 4' x 10' 1/2" 1 side White* 65 lbs. *.Colors available by special order, minimum order quantities required. Refer to page 24 for specific colors s2s UL File number: E

12 Product Comparison Chart Construction Applications Available Colors Panel Sizes Thicknesses Omega-Bond.Painted aluminum Solid plastic core Interior & exterior signage,. POP displays, exhibits, billboards, fascias, canopies, scoreboards White/White. Black/White,. Black/Silver. Yellow/Red. Blue/Green. Brushed Gold/Brushed Silver 4' x 8'. 4' x 10' (White and black). 5' x 10' (White only)... 10' widths and colors. available by special order 3mm Other thicknesses available by. special order Alumalite.Painted aluminum Corrugated. polyallomer core Interior & exterior signage,. wall- & fence-mounted signs,. billboards/ multiple panel signs, post & panel signs, backlit signs,. cut-outs, channel letters,. scoreboards, POP displays, kiosks.white, Candy Apple Red, Sunset Red, Royal Blue,. Ivy Green, Brite Yellow,. Raven & Matte Black,. Silver Metallic, Ivory,. Regal Bronze, Sand Beige 4' x 8'. 4' x 10'. 5' x 8'. 5' x 10'.. Custom lengths up to 12'. 5' widths (White only).6mm 10mm Econolite.Painted aluminum Corrugated. polyallomer core Mill finish. aluminum backer Interior & exterior signage,. wall- & fence-mounted signs,. billboards/multiple panel signs, post & panel signs, backlit signs, channel letters, scoreboards,. POP displays.white, Candy Apple Red, Sunset Red, Royal Blue,. Ivy Green, Brite Yellow,. Raven & Matte Black,. Silver Metallic, Ivory,. Regal Bronze, Sand Beige 4' x 8'. 4' x 8'. 4' x 10'... Custom lengths up to 12'..6mm 10mm D-Lite.Painted aluminum Corrugated. polyallomer core Interior & exterior signage,. POP displays, exhibits, billboards, scoreboards White Colors available by. special order 4' x 8'. 4' x 10'..3mm Pro-Lite Painted aluminum Single profile. plastic core Interior & exterior signage,. hanging signs, wall- & fence-. mounted signage, billboards,. post & panel signs White Colors available by. special order 4' x 8'... Custom lengths up to 12' 10mm Omega TerraMax Rigid paper. composite board Honeycomb core Interior signs, POP displays,. exhibits, kiosks, framing,. mounting, other creative. solutions White 4' x 8' 10mm Omega-EP Expanded. PVC panel Interior signs, POP displays,. exhibits, kiosks, other creative. solutions.white, Black, Blue,. Red, Yellow, Green. and Grey 4' x 8'... Other sheet sizes. available, call for details 3mm. 6mm. 12mm Other thicknesses available by. special order Omega SignBoard Smooth,. glossy vinyl Furniture-grade. exterior plywood. core Interior & exterior signage,. directional signage, exhibits,. kiosks, post & panel signs,. cut-outs, wall- & fence-mounted signs, billboards, scoreboards, A-frame signs.white 4' x 8' 4' x 10'.1/2" LusterBoard.Painted aluminum Furniture-grade. exterior plywood. core Interior & exterior signage,. cut-outs, wall- & fence-mounted signs, billboards, post & panel. signs, scoreboards, A-frame signs.white, Candy Apple Red, Sunset Red, Royal Blue,. Ivy Green, Brite Yellow,. Raven & Matte Black,. Silver Metallic, Ivory,. Regal Bronze, Sand Beige 4' x 8' 4' x 10'.1/4" 1/2" SignPly.Painted aluminum Furniture-grade. exterior plywood. core Mill finish. aluminum backer Interior & exterior signage,. cut-outs, wall- & fence-mounted signs, billboards, post & panel. signs, scoreboards, A-frame signs.white Colors available by. special order 4' x 8' 4' x 10'.1/2" 10 Check local distributor for availability of colors, sizes, and thicknesses

13 Product Comparison Chart Fabrication Surface Finishing Mounting Techniques Forming Techniques Flammability Exterior Usage Warranty Average Application Life Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, shear, punch,. hand router, CNC. router, press brake,. panel saw, table saw Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint Bolt or screw,. adhesive, PVC. or aluminum. frame systems Rout and bend,. roll form, jigsaw,. saber saw, band saw 5-year warranty. on lamination 5-year Colorfast. warranty on faces Long term Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, shear, punch,. hand router, CNC. router, panel saw,. table saw Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint Bolt or screw,. extrusion, adhesive,. PVC or aluminum. frame systems Rout and bend,. jigsaw, saber saw,. band saw Class A, ASTM E84. 5-year warranty. on lamination 10-year Colorfast. warranty on faces Long term Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, shear, punch,. hand router, CNC. router, panel saw,. table saw Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint Bolt or screw,. extrusion,. adhesive, PVC. or aluminum. frame systems Rout and bend,. spot weld to. aluminum backer,. jigsaw, saber saw,. band saw Class A, ASTM E84. 5-year warranty. on lamination 10-year Colorfast. warranty on faces Long term Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, shear, punch,. hand router, CNC. router, panel saw,. table saw Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint Bolt or screw,. adhesive, PVC. or aluminum. frame systems Rout and bend, spot weld to aluminum. backer (one-sided. panels only), jigsaw, saber saw, band saw Class A, ASTM E84. 5-year warranty. on lamination 10-year Colorfast. warranty on faces Long term Circular saw, jigsaw,. panel saw, table saw,. drill, hand router,. CNC router Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint Bolt or screw,. extrusion,. adhesive, PVC. or aluminum. frame systems Rout and bend,. jigsaw, saber saw,. band saw 5-year warranty. on lamination 10-year Colorfast. warranty on faces Long term Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, shear, punch,. hand router, CNC. router, panel saw,. table saw, knife Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics.cold mounting,. pressure sensitive. or spray adhesive, screws, plastic. or aluminum. channel, framing Rout and bend,. knife, jigsaw Not recommended for exterior use Short to medium term Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, knife, band saw,. hand router, CNC. router, panel saw,. table saw Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint.cold mounting,. pressure sensitive. or spray adhesive,. screws, plastic. or aluminum. channel, framing.drape forming *, free forming *, line bending *, vacuum forming *, jigsaw, saber saw, band saw,. knife Not recommended for exterior use Medium term Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, hand router,. CNC router, panel saw, table saw Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint.bolt or screw,. extrusion,. adhesive, PVC. or aluminum. frame systems Use like plywood 5-year warranty on. lamination** Medium term Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, hand router,. CNC router, panel. saw, table saw Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint.bolt or screw,. extrusion,. adhesive, PVC. or aluminum. frame systems Use like plywood Class A, ASTM E84. 5-year warranty on. lamination**.10-year Colorfast. warranty on faces Long term Circular saw, jigsaw,. drill, hand router,. CNC router, panel. saw, table saw Digital printing,. screen printing,. vinyl graphics,. sign paint.bolt or screw,. extrusion,. adhesive, PVC. or aluminum. frame systems.use like plywood Class A, ASTM E84. 5-year warranty on. lamination**.10-year Colorfast. warranty on faces Long term * Thermoplastic heat required ** Must be properly edge sealed 11

14 Sign Panel Creation P r e p p i n g P a n e l s f o r D i g i t a l P r i n t.before starting, refer to the printer-specific Owner s Manual, as well as recommendations from the ink manufacturer, for any instructions pertaining to the proper preparation of panels prior to printing. Even though all Laminators panels come with masking for protection during transit, storage, and handling, it is always good practice to wipe down the panel surface after removal of the masking. Use 99% isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free wipe and clean the panel in a single (non-circular) direction before printing. This step helps ensure that fine particles, smudges, or fingerprints do not affect your final print. P r e p p i n g P a n e l s f o r P a i n t Step 1 To prep aluminum-faced panels, lightly scuff the face using 400-grit sandpaper. For vinyl-faced panels, use 220-grit paper. Warning: Do not sand through the surface. Step 2 Spray 99% isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free wipe and clean the panel in a single (non-circular) direction. To spot prep an area of the panel, mask the areas of the board that are not being painted and prep the exposed area using the method above. Paint the spot area and remove the masking once dry. 12

15 Sign Panel Creation A p p l y i n g P a i n t P a i n t i n g o n A l u m i n u m Automotive acrylic enamels, polyurethanes, and lacquers offer. an excellent finish when the surface is scuffed lightly with fine. grit sandpaper prior to painting. Follow the manufacturers. instructions for application, thinning, and cure times. Lettering and bulletin enamels will adhere sufficiently to aluminum surfaces provided clear coating is added to the enamel (approximately 9 ounces of enamel to 2 ounces of clear coating should be enough to finish a 4' x 8' panel) and the surface is scuffed with fine grit sandpaper. P a i n t i n g o n V i n y l Automotive acrylic enamels, polyurethanes, lacquers, and Krylon sprays can be applied to vinyl surfaces. Follow the manufacturers instructions for application, thinning, and cure times. Lettering and bulletin enamels will adhere sufficiently to vinyl surfaces provided clear. coating is added to the enamel (approximately 9 ounces of enamel to 2 ounces of. clear coating should be enough to finish a 4' x 8' panel) and the surface is scuffed with. fine grit sandpaper. Regardless of the type of paint or finish surface, it is recommended to practice the. following steps on sample pieces if you have not had prior experience. Step 1 If using lettering or bulletin enamel, mix approximately 9 ounces of enamel to 2 ounces. of clear coating. Otherwise, proceed to step 2. Step 2 Pour paint onto the face, about 6" in from the edge and down the middle of the board.. Using a 9" foam roller, roll the paint in all directions, including the edges of the panel. Note:..Painting the edges of wood core products does not seal them. (See page 16 on how to properly seal wood core products.) Step 3 Bubbles may appear in the finish. After approximately 5 minutes, lightly roll again to remove the bubbles. If bubbles reappear, either the paint is still too wet or you are pressing too hard. Lighten the pressure as you re-roll. This technique will have a slight texture from the nap. of the roller. For a smoother finish, mist mineral spirits into the air above the sign. The paint will spread out to a smooth finish. Note: This may take longer to dry. 13

16 Sign Panel Creation S p r a y P a i n t i n g S i g n P a n e l s.all types of spraying equipment can be used on Laminators panels from individual guns to pressure pots. The best type of spray gun to use is an HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) since it eliminates excessive spraying and environmental concerns. Vinyl-type or multi-purpose inks are recommended. A multi-purpose ink or synthetic gloss enamel will work best on aluminum-faced panels. If spraying with an automotive or polyurethane-type paint, an epoxy primer is recommended. Step 1 Mix approximately 9 ounces of lettering enamel to 2 ounces of clear coating into the lettering enamel before thinning. Step 2 Add thinner to the lettering enamel at a ratio of 60% enamel mixture to 40% thinner. Pour mixture into spray gun or pressure pot. Lettering enamels can now be sprayed. Masking Step 3 After the base color is applied and dries, apply any remaining lettering. and/or graphics. Step 4 Apply clear coat over the entire finished surface to extend the life of the sign.. A primary mist coat is recommended. Allow mist coat to reach tack before. applying additional coats. T o u c h - u p P a i n t i n g Step 1 Sand problem area with 400-grit sandpaper, followed by 1200-grit sandpaper. with or without water, depending on the sandpaper. Step 2 Spray 99% isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free wipe and clean the panel in a single. (non-circular) direction. Step 3 Spray or apply 2 coats of paint over sanded area with matching paint. Allow to dry. Step 4 (if looking to achieve a glossy surface) When dry, apply an automotive rubbing compound and buff panel. 14

17 Sign Panel Creation C u t t i n g P a n e l s When possible, keep the protective masking in place while cutting panels. to protect the finished surface from scratches. The best method for making a straight cut is to use a CNC router or hand-held circular. saw with a 7" to 7-1/2" metal carbide blade with teeth. Straight cuts can also be made with a radial arm saw, table saw, or panel saw. Cutting shapes is best done with a CNC router, hand-held saber saw,. jigsaw, or band saw. Note:..Use a higher tooth carbide blade for better and smoother cutting results. When cutting. wood core panels, fewer, bigger teeth are. recommended. When cutting plastic core. panels, many small teeth are recommended.. When cutting Omega-EP panels, use a triple-. chip saw blade designed for cutting plastic. Step 1 To assure a straight cut, clamp a straight edge to the board. Step 2 When clamping the board, be sure to allow extra space between. the actual cut line and the straight edge for the blade thickness,. usually 1/8", plus the saw base plate. The average distance from the. actual cut line to the straight edge is usually 1-1/2" to 1-3/4". Note: Do a test cut first to assure accuracy. Blade allowance approx. 1/8" 1-1/2" Cut line Step 3 After the panels are cut, it is best to smooth the edges of aluminum panels with. a deburring tool, 220-grit sandpaper wrapped around a block or wood, or a flat. bastard file. Filing the edges can also make it easier to apply Edge Cap. T i p While the masking helps to protect panels, it will not protect the panel face from metal chips during the cutting process. To help avoid this, press the saw toward the unwanted edge (drop) of your cut. This will shorten the life of your blade, but save the face of your sign. Be creative with different corner cut-outs. If working with a damaged panel, round the corners. If the damage to the corner or edge is minimal, our Edge Cap will seal and hide minor dings. 15

18 Sign Panel Creation Butt joint E d g e C a p p i n g.panel edges can be finished with our plastic U channel Edge Cap to help protect and seal the panels. Omega SignBoard, LusterBoard, and SignPly have wood cores that require Edge Cap to achieve exterior durability. For these panels, we recommend DAP AlexPlus or comparable acrylic latex and silicone caulk or a high-quality urethane caulk as a sealant. and adhesive. For a polished look, use color-matched or clear caulk. Note: Warranty is void if Edge Cap from Laminators Incorporated is not used and properly installed on Omega SignBoard, LusterBoard, and SignPly. When using Alumalite, Econolite, Pro-Lite, and Omega TerraMax, Edge Cap. can help to create a more finished appearance. In this application, we recommend using Liquid Nails Heavy Duty for Construction or DAP AlexPlus as an adhesive. Step 1 When wrapping edges with Edge Cap, it is important to plan the seams. A 4' x 8' panel will typically have four seams. The goal is to have Edge Cap ends (cut to 45 ) join in corners. Using Laminators Notching Tool, notch the Edge Cap at corners allowing an extra 1/16" at each corner for the sealant. Notch each leg of the Edge Cap and bend into a 90 corner. Bend back against itself in the notch and cut with a utility knife. Filing the edges of the panel can make it easier to apply the Edge Cap, but be sure to apply Edge Cap in the same direction the panel was filed. Dry-fit the Edge Cap around the sign prior to applying the sealant. Step 2 For best adhesion, remove the masking and wipe panel edges and the interior. of the Edge Cap with a dry cloth. For 1/2" Edge Cap, run a bead of caulk approximately 1/4" thick through the Edge Cap (slightly less for 1/4" Edge Cap). Caulk should fill the Edge Cap to the extent it is squeezed out on both sides of the edge. This ensures that the plywood edge is completely sealed. Note:..Exposed edges or corners will allow water to seep inside and eventually destroy the sign panel and invalidate the warranty on Omega SignBoard, LusterBoard, and SignPly. Push down Wiggle back and forth Step 3 When applying Edge Cap, start at the corner and work outward. Catch the bottom leg of the Edge Cap on the panel edge and stretch the legs apart. to fit the top edge over the panel face. Press on face of Edge Cap until the legs are against panel edges and proceed down the panel. Step 4 Butt edges tightly against each other and continue application. Seams should be tight which will force excess caulk to squeeze out. Wipe away excess caulk at the corners. and allow remaining caulk to dry before wiping away excess. Note:..Allow caulk to dry and harden (approximately 3-4 hours) before handling the panel. S e a l i n g F a s t e n e r H o l e s For wood core products such as Omega SignBoard, LusterBoard, and SignPly, fastener holes must be sealed to prevent water seepage into the wood. Drill oversized pilot holes and fill with caulk prior to placing and fastening screws. Wipe away excess sealant once fastener is secured. 16

19 Sign Panel Installation E l e c t r i c a l Though Alumalite, Econolite, LusterBoard, and SignPly cannot be used to enclose bare live parts or wiring, they can be used as part of the sign body and for decorative applications. These panels are also suitable for use in terminating conduit runs. Note:..All bare live parts or wiring must be enclosed in a wire raceway as defined and approved by Underwriter s Laboratory (UL) s Standard for Electric Signs. The metal faces of the approved panels must be grounded in accordance with the Standard for Electric Signs (UL 48). Separate grounding straps must be used as necessary. Enclosures, plastic faces, and moldings may rely on these panels for support as long as each component is securely fastened to the panel and weighs less than 7.5 lbs. (3.4kg). If sheet metal screws are used, they should not strip when tested as described in the. Standard for Electric Signs (UL 48). While these panels are acceptable for use in dry, damp,. and wet locations, water exclusion must be determined. in the end product only. There must be a minimum of 5cm (2 in.) spacing between the approved panels and heat-producing components of the sign. All exposed panel edges, including drill holes, must be treated with two coats of asphalt-based paint. or a R/C Sign Accessory wood coating (UYMR2). to comply with UL s standard. C h a n n e l L e t t e r s Letters made from Alumalite, Econolite, LusterBoard,. and SignPly must have at least two points of support, with no point located more than 10" from another point of support. 17

20 Sign Panel Installation P o s t & P a n e l Post systems can be very elaborate or very simple to install. The following general guidelines are recommended:...take all materials out to the job site and assemble. Use a carpenter s square when assembling the framework....in most cases, post and panel supports are 3' into the ground, 3' above the ground,. and 4' for the sign. Do not extend sign beyond post and panel supports in excess. of 9" for plastic core products and 12" for wood core products....fasten 2x4 stringers to two 4x4 pretreated posts, putting them into the ground. and using screws or lag bolts to attach the sign to the stringers. Step 1 Paint two 2x4s and two 4x4 pieces with exterior latex paint. 4x4 Step 2 Screw the 2x4s to the 4x4s. This stabilizes the framework. 2x4 Step 3 Mount your sign while the framework is flat. on the ground. Step 4 Dig post holes. Step 5 Set sign in place. 18

21 Sign Panel Installation W a l l M o u n t...for safety and ease of installation, pre-drill all holes slightly oversize. to allow for expansion....be careful not to over-tighten fasteners as this will cause unsightly dimples in panels which may not be covered by framing....always keep a small amount of paint and Q-tips or small. paintbrushes to paint the screw heads when finished....for joining panels to make large-format, multi-panel signs, see pages Brick or concrete Installation is basically the same for both. The two most common types. of anchors used are lag screws inserted into lead anchors or expanding. plastic inserts. Step 1 Pre-drill mounting holes at ground level first, then anchor and drill a single. corner-mounting hole into the wall. Insert caulk into the corner-mounting hole. Step 2 Hang the sign by one corner and level it. For a brick wall, use brick mortar. lines for level. For concrete, snap or draw a line ahead of time. Step 3 Level the sign again and place second anchor. The sign is now. supported by the top corner screws. Drill the bottom holes,. caulk, and insert anchors. Simple frames with hidden fasteners Step 1 Place plastic track behind panel edge. Install fasteners. through panels and track into wall behind sign. Insert. fasteners every 24". For signs that will be removed or. changed periodically, fasten through plastic track only. and float panel inside extrusion. Step 2 If using wood core products, caulk around outside of. panel where plastic track starts. You must completely. cover panel edges with caulk for proper seal. Step 3 Carefully measure and cut aluminum. caps. Miter-cut corners improve the appearance of the sign. Paint aluminum caps to desired color with Krylon,. Rustoleum, or automotive spray. paints. Wood core panels must be. edge-sealed or caulked in place prior. to snapping cap in place. 19

22 Sign Panel Installation W a l l M o u n t (continued) Wood and sheet metal walls unframed The same method is used for sheet metal walls as wood walls. The main difference is that a sheet metal building has ribs. Consider this when drilling holes and mounting screws. Wood or sheet metal screws are the fastest way to anchor Omega SignBoard to a wood or sheet metal wall. Lag screws can also be used in wall-mounted installations. Step 1 Place support blocks on the wall. Screw one or two short 2x4s at the bottom of where the sign will go. Make sure they are level. Step 2 Place the sign on top of the 2x4s. This will support the sign while. you screw it in place. Step 3 Before securing the sign, check to see if it is level with a 2' level. A small torpedo level will also work well. Step 4 Insert caulk into the fastener holes prior to installing screws.. Caulking all holes will help keep water out. Step 5 Now insert fasteners into caulked holes.. Touch up the screw heads after installation. 20

23 Sign Panel Installation M u l t i p l e P a n e l s For billboards and fascias, Alumalite and Econolite panels offer plenty of strength, especially when properly supported on 48" rail spans. Both products resist wrinkling in large-scale applications and will not oil can like big sheets of aluminum. For reliable stability that allows for expansion and contraction, you can also float your panels from angle irons fastened to a building. J o i n i n g P a n e l s Joining Alumalite, Econolite, or D-Lite using Laminators dowel pins for a butt joint Dowel pin Step 1 Insert pins in flutes at panel edges every 6-12". Pre-drill holes. for edges without flutes. Step 2 Align pins with flutes or pre-drilled holes in next panel. Panel alignment. should be done on a flat, level surface. Step 3 Push panels together to create clean seam at joint. (Dowel spacing. for illustration purposes only. Actual spacing is every 6-12".) Joining Alumalite, Econolite, or D-Lite using overl apping edges and dowel pins Rout out top of one panel Rout out bottom of one panel This method has a hairline overlapping of the aluminum. surface that looks seamless and is strong. (Dowel spacing for illustration purposes only. Actual spacing is every 6-12".) Step 1 Rout out top of one panel. Rout out bottom of. one panel. Step 2 Insert pins in flutes at panel edges every 6-12". Pre-drill holes. for edges without flutes. Insert pins Apply adhesive Slide together to form hairline joint Step 3 Align pins with flutes or pre-drilled holes in next panel.. Panel alignment should be done on a flat, level surface. Step 4 Push panels together to create clean seam at joint. (Dowel spacing for illustration purposes only.. Actual spacing is every 6-12".) 21

24 Sign Panel Installation J o i n i n g P a n e l s (continued) Joining panels with Rout & Return and angle clips...when joining panels with the Rout & Return technique, panel can also be panned on top and bottom edges and mounted by fastening through top and bottom returns instead of aluminum angle clips....when using Rout & Return, the proper router bit must be used to achieve a clean 90 bend. Rout groove Bend edge 90 Step 1 Using a 90 router bit, V -groove panel edges allowing 1" outside the groove to panel edge. C-clamp a straight edge on top of the panel. to guide the router. Fold each edge along. groove to create a pan with returns along panel edges. Locking nut Bolt V groove and fold Step 2 Using aluminum angles cut into 4" strips. Pre-drill. 2 holes for pop rivets in one leg of the clip and one hole for a thru fastener in the other leg. Place on panel against the returns and drill pilot holes for rivets. Drill only through the back face of the aluminum. Rivets T I P Fasten bracing angles Use a block of wood to shorten the draw of the drill bit so that only the back face is penetrated. Do not penetrate both faces. Using short rivets, fasten clips into place. Where panels are seamed, drill center hole through brace and panels for fastening bolt. Secure with locking washer and nut. Do not over-tighten! 22

25 Sign Panel Installation Measure distance between inner angle of hangers exactly Step 3 Pre-drill angle clips with 2 holes in one leg and a third. hole in opposite leg. Blind-rivet angles on panel backs approximately 1" from top and bottom edges. Be sure each angle is the same distance from panel edge. Remove seam fasteners (bolts) prior to handling to avoid undue stress on seams. Refasten at installation site. Fasten hangers to panel backs Space carefully same distance as between inner angle of hangers Step 4 Measure distance from inside top angle hanger. to inside bottom hanger. Carefully plan installed. position of sign on wall. Bolt top row of 2x4. furring strips to wall and measure for placement. of bottom furring strips. Mark wall with chalk line. and fasten furring strips. Space 1-2" from edge Apply furring hangers Hang sign, fasten to furring Step 5 Reassemble panels face down at job site.. Fasten seams with bolts. Carefully lift. panels into place, hanging the angle. attached on panel back on top and. below the furring strips. Fasten. hangers to furring with nails or. galvanized wood screws. 23

26 Sign Panel Color Chart A l u m a l i t e, E c o n o l i t e, D - L i t e, P r o - l i t e * L u s t e r B o a r d, a n d S i g n P l y * White. Raven Black Royal Blue Ivory Sunset Red. Brite Yellow Ivy Green Regal Bronze Silver Metallic Matte Black. Candy Apple Red Sand Beige O m e g a - E P White Black Green Blue Grey Red Yellow O m e g a - B o n d White/White Black/White Blue/Green Black/Silver Brushed Gold/. Brushed Silver Yellow/Red Colors shown are as close to actual painted sign panels as possible with available printing techniques. Please call for color chip samples if needed. Color variation is a characteristic of aluminum composite panels with metallic paint finishes. Laminators does not warrant a color match for these panels. Colors subject to availability. Please check with your local distributor for color availability. *Colors available by special order 24

27 Accessories A d d i t i o n a l i t e m s f r o m L a m i n a t o r s I n c. Edge Cap and sealant Edge Cap is available as a U channel molding in two thicknesses: 1/2" or 1/4". We also offer an H channel extrusion which can be used for seaming two panels together. Choose from a variety of attractive colors to accent the perimeter of your sign. Edge Cap specifications Product Color 1/4" x 98" Edge Cap White, Ivory, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Bronze 1/2" x 98" Edge Cap White, Ivory, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Bronze 3/8" x 98" Edge Cap White, Black 3/4" x 98" Edge Cap White 10mm x 164' (roll) TerraMax Edge Tape White E xtrusion specifications Size Product Color 1/4" x 120" 2-part snap aluminum J cap* (wall installation) 12 colors 1/4" x 120" 2-part snap aluminum H cap* (joining panels) 12 colors 1/2" x 98" PVC H cap White *The receptor/mounting track is plastic. Dowel pins Recommended: 1 pin every 6" to 12" along panel joints. Notching tool This heavy-duty hand notching tool cuts a 90 angle. Edge Cap Dowel pin A p p r o v e d s u p p l i e s PVC H cap Panel adhesive..sb400 & SB800 from SUREBOND..LIQUID NAILS for Heavy-Duty Construction & Remodeling. from Macco Adhesives, a division of Glidden..Titebond Construction Adhesive from Franklin International..LORD Adhesives Silicone sealants (for use with corrugated plastic cores only)..tremco Spectrem..Silpruf & Silglaze II from GE Silicone..Neutral Cure, Silicon Rubber, Everflex Bondaprene SB1800 from SUREBOND Wood core sealant Alex Plus Caulk by DAP Notching tool 2-part H cap 2-part J cap 25

28 Strong, durable, and ready to use, our sign panel products are the industry standard for professional sign makers. L a m i n atorsinc.c o m 87 7.OMEGA.7 7 Fax: Penn Street Hat field, PA S ( 0 7/ 1 0 )