Installation Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Topics related specifically to sign fabrication are
presented in this section. Use this portion of the
guide, in conjunction with the PLASKOLITE acrylic
sheet fabrication guide, to minimize production
problems.
Along with flat sheet, PLASKOLITE offers OPTIX
SG acrylic sheet, DURAPLEX SG05, and SG10 impact
modified sheet in roll form. A wide range of sizes
and thicknesses are available.
PLASKOLITE Sign Grade sheet offers many ben-
efits. Features include excellent forming character-
istics with detailed vacuum definition, high optical
clarity, and superb weatherability. Roll stock sheet
features custom widths and lengths to reduce scrap,
and no required drying prior to forming.
PLASKOLITE combines a tradition of quality and
service with modern production facilities to be the
supplier of choice for your sign grade acrylic needs.
ROLL STOCK
STORAGE & HANDLING
It is best to store the reel on a portable A-frame
stand. Slide a shaft through the reel ends, then lift
the shaft using a forklift or hoist onto the stand. The
sheet can be easily unwound for cutting desired
lengths, and moved about the facility (See Fig. 21).
SPOOL DIMENSIONS
For sizes and weights see Figure 22 and the
accompanying chart.
TRANSPORTATION / DISTRIBUTION
Roll stock acrylic can be cut, rerolled and shipped.
Care should be taken to cut without chipping. Wind
the sheet no tighter than 50” diameter. Protect the
entire sheet, especially the edges to minimize the
possibility of cracks propagating from impacts to the
edges during shipping. Transport the sheet standing
on edge.
FORMING & ANNEALING
PLASKOLITE acrylic sheet cut from reels can be
thermoformed without annealing. If reeled acrylic is
to be used for large, non thermoformed flat sections,
annealing is recommended (See page 8). Coiling of
the acrylic causes bows, warps, and internal stresses.
Without annealing, crazing during secondary sign
making operations may occur.
Figure 21
USING PLASKOLITE ACRYLIC
FOR OUTDOOR SIGNAGE
Width
Height
Depth
Figure 22
Sheet
Width
30”
39”
51”
63”
75”
100”
Dimensions
Depth X Width X Height
63”D X 40”W X 70”H
63”D X 51”W X 70”H
63”D X 66”W X 70”H
63”D X 76”W X 70”H
63”D X 90”W X 70”H
63”D X 117”W X 70”H
Approx. Weight (lbs)
(.118) (.150) (.177) (.236)
500’ 400’ 350’ 250’
1170 1198 1235 1160
1540 1514 1575 1480
1935 1900 1985 1860
2330 2290 2400 2235
2475 2775 2825 2710
3575 3625 3780 3600