Acrylic
- Clear material that resembles glass
- Acrylic is also offered in various colors
- Weighs 50% less than glass of equal thickness
- Easy to fabricate
- Bonds well with adhesives & solvents
- Superior weathering properties
- Outstanding strength & stiffness
- Used in eye-catching retail store fixtures
- Used for durable signs and skylights
Edge-Lit Acrylic
- Edge-lit is a clear acrylic that when lit from the side, diffuses and allows a uniform illumination of its edges and laser engravings.
- Edge-lit acrylic offers all the impact strength and weather resistance of cast acrylic.
- Ideal material for evenly illuminating a transparent surface with LEDs.
EPVC
- Expanded Polyvinyl Chloride
- Brands: Sintra, Komatex, Celtec, etc.
- A versatile and durable product
- Lightweight, closed cell, free foam sheet
- Rigid exterior and matte finish
- Ideal for POP displays, signage, & kiosks
- Ideal for dimensional lettering, & display boards
- Considered robust for outdoor use
PETG
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol
- Advantages of polycarbonate at lower cost
- Stronger impact strength than acrylic
- More easily scratched
- Naturally translucent but may be colored
- Significant chemical resistance
- Durable & formable for manufacturing
- Easy to die cut or CNC
Polycarbonate
- Virtually unbreakable plastic
- Polycarbonate is 250x stronger than a pane of glass
- Highly shatter resistant
- Not as clear as acrylic
- Can be worked, molded, and thermoformed
- Can be easily scratched
- Ideal replacement for windows
- Used for security panels or displays
Acrylic Tubing
- Acrylic tubes or rods are used in toys, POP displays, product design, museum displays, lighting and in many other applications.
- Available in multiple colors as well
Foam Board
- Foam boards are a rigid substrate with a polystyrene core
- Many options in facings, core materials and grades
- Staples of the sign and graphics industry
- Lightweight, versatile and can be printed
Corrugated Plastic
- Fluted polypropylene plastic substrate
- Weather, stain resistant and lightweight
- Used for packaging, signage, skid protection, arts and crafts, political or other types of temporary signs, etc.
HDPE
- High Density Polyethylene
- High strength-to-density ratio
- Harder and opaque
- Can withstand higher temperatures
- Lightweight yet super-strong
- It’s impact resistant
- Long lasting & weather resistant
- Resists mold, mildew, rotting, and insects
- Easily machined
ABS
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Eco-friendly plastic option
- A recycled plastic compound
- More durable & longer lasting then EPVC
- Strong resistance to corrosive chemicals
- Strong resistance to physical impacts
- Low melting temperature
- Easily machined
Aluminum Laminated Panels
- Aluminum laminated panels are typically constructed of two face sheets and a rigid polystyrene foam which are bonded together.
- Have been widely used in aircraft, automotive, marine and other structural applications for a long time.
- A wide variety of options are available to you.
- Delivers the same impact and appeal as metal, but in a lightweight durable & versatile foam-center.
Diffuser Material
- In optics, a diffuser is any material that diffuses or scatters light in some manner to transmit soft light.
- Plastic light diffuser sheets, such as heat-stable polyester varieties, can withstand high light temperatures.
- Different textures and colors available
Various Other Materials
- DCI also works with various materials including but not limited to:
- Metal
- Laminate
- Wood
- Rubber
STANDARD WHITE ACRYLIC OPTIONS
3015, 7508, 7328 and 2447 Differences
- White #3015 or #7508 is classified as a near opaque Plexiglas sheet
- White #7328 is a solid sheet, but will allow some light through (translucent) It is an excellent choice for applications that need to be back lit, such as back lighted signs or displays.
- White #2447 will also allow some light through (more than white #7328).
- White #2447 has a slight milky white look to it and is often used for applications that need to be back lit, but which need more light to transmit through the material (for example: photo light tables, lighted drawing tables, x-ray chart readers, overhead lights, skylights).
