Aluminum Composite Signs Vancouver
Dibond Signs, and Alupanel Signs
ACP Signs (Aluminum Composite Panel Signs) and ACM Signs (Aluminum Composite Material Signs) are becoming increasingly popular alternatives to traditional aluminum signs in Vancouver. ACM signs and ACP signs are lightweight and easy to work with, making them a great choice for large signs, business signs and parking signs. They are also less likely to be stolen for their metal content as only the surface of the sign is aluminum. The core of the sign is made of a durable plastic.
ACP and ACM signs are durable and long-lasting. The engineered substrate is used for outdoor applications such as parking signs, traffic signs, and exterior building signs. The panels can be easily cut, shaped, and drilled to create unique designs and shapes. Additionally, these signs can be printed with high-quality graphics, making them a versatile and visually appealing signage option for businesses of all types.
What are Aluminum Composite Signs?
Aluminum composite signs have become popular in place of traditionally aluminum signs. Aluminum Composite Material Panels (ACM), are also known as Dibond, Alucobond, Reynobond, Metal Composite Material (MCM) and Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP). ACP signs and ACM Signs consists of two pre-painted sheets of aluminum encasing a plastic polyethylene core. The plastic core makes Aluminum Composite Signs lighter in weight and more shock absorbent than traditional aluminum sheeting. The exterior aluminum sheeting provides durability and a smooth finish for ACM signage. Graphics and vinyl can be applied or printed directly on the aluminum composite as the aluminum is smooth. ACM signs are commonly used for road signs, parking lot signs and signs in areas where theft is high.
Why use Aluminum Composite Signs Instead of Solid Aluminum Signs?
Aluminum sheets and aluminum composite panels are commonly compared in signage applications. Both sign substrates are considered to be great for producing metal panel signs. The combination of engineered metal and plastic makes Aluminum Composite Material Panel (ACM) an incredibly resilient rigid substrate which is close in durability to solid aluminum. When used in outdoor and public areas, ACM has the benefit of being less desirable to thieves. The price thieves and vandals can get for a stolen aluminum composite sign at a metal recycler is much lower when compared to a solid aluminum sign. As a result of aluminum scrape prices continuing to rising, aluminum composite panel signs are becoming a popular alternative to solid aluminum sheets.
Working with Aluminum Composite Signs
Aluminum composite Panel can be handled similar to its metal sign counter part, solid aluminum. Aluminum composite materials can be machined and CNC routed like its aluminum counterpart. Rigid ACM Signs can be custom cut into all different kinds of shapes without diminishing structural integrity. For Road signs, parking signs and building signs ACM is generally cut straight with rounded corners. In more creative sign applications ACM can be routed into individual letters and logo signs. Being a composite material, ACM & ACP is easier to work with than aluminum for signs.
Features of Aluminum Composite Signs
There are many advantages to aluminum composite signs making them a great choice for any signage application. ACM Panels do not rust, they are weather-proof, waterproof and retain their appearance and rigidity for several years. For these many reason, ACM Panels are an ideal substrate for outdoor signs, commonly used in public areas for road signs, parking signs, street signs, strata signs and facility signs.
Aluminum Composite Material is finished with a high quality lacquer for added strength. This produces a smooth surface on the ACP for high quality printing, graphic mounting and lamination.
What are Common Trade Names for Aluminum Composite Signs?
As a relatively new material type, Aluminum composite signs are referred to by their trade names. Aluminum Composite Signs in Vancouver maybe referted to as:
Alupanel Signs
Diabond Signs
MaxMetal Signs
Production and Shipping of Aluminum Composite Signs
Once your aluminum composite signs are printed, prepped and ready to go they can be picked up curb side. Pick up your Aluminum Composite signs in Surrey BC. For those who are unable to visit our Surrey sign shop, we also provide shipping for your aluminum composite signs from Vancouver. Sixstream Signs offers shipping Canada wide for all aluminum composite signs.
Common Applications of ACM Signs
Strata Property Signage
Traffic, Street and Parking Signs
Roadway Signage
Pedestrian informational signage on public roads
Building and Commercial Signage
Construction Site Safety Signs
Regulatory Signs
Stenciled Signs