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Photopolymer for ADA Compliant

Architectural Signage

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Overview of Photopolymer

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What is Photopolymer

Photopolymer is a photo-­sensitive synthetic compound that hardens when exposed to an ultraviolet light source. Photopolymer is available in both liquid and sheet form. It has a number of applications that span a multitude of industries ranging from flexographic printing to rubber stamps to signage.

What is Photopolymer

It until the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in1992 that photopolymer rose to prominence in the sign industry.The new ADA regulations had a major impact on tactile signagerequiring all public facilities to meet specific codes and regulationsas discussed in the previous section. Photopolymer was an instantfit as the ADA laws required all room identification signage tohave Braille and Tactile characters 1/32 off the base material.

Processing PhotopolymerFor Architectural Signage

Computer generated artwork is produced by software that conforms to current ADA guidelines, outputs to a film negative which is placed on the surface of the photopolymer sheet in the processing unit then exposed to ultraviolet light hardening the raised area.

Braille Translation and Design Software

Sequential    Numbering

Variable  Data  Import

InkStar Film Output System

InkStar System combines the latest technology for creating high density film negatives and positives by combining a front end RIP with an inkjet printer cable of running the DyeStarInk and the InkStart2 Film exclusively from Nova.

Processing Photopolymer

Orbital X PhotopolymerProcessor Specifications

Voltage: 230 volt/single phase/60 Hz

Washout Platen

Exposure Draw with UV lamps and Vacuum Bed

3 Drying Draws

Post Exposure Draw

Washout Tank Brush submerged in 20 gallons of tap water

Step 1 -­ Contact with film negative

Step 2 -­ Exposure with UV Light

Step 3 -­ Wash in Plain Tap Water

Step 4 -­ Drying

Step 5 -­ Post exposure

The 5 step process in making photopolymer signage:

Processing Photopolymer

Setting Up Photopolymer Panel For Exposure

Negative On Photopolymer Panel Under Vacuum

Photopolymer Panel After Washout

Photopolymer Panel In Dryer

ProcessedPhotopolymer Panel

Cut Photopolymer Panel To Size

Kobo TC-­851 Hot Stamp Unit

Operating Specifications

Hot Plate Size:12x7.6 inch (300x200 mm)Work Table Size:12.5x15 inch (320x375 mm) Maximum Head Stroke:1.2-­2 inch (30-­50 mm) Supply Voltage:220 volts Single Phase -­ 15 amps Gross Weight: 540 Lbs (244 Kg)Dimensions (L x W x H):26 x 23 x36 inch (660 x 580 x 910 mm)

Applying Color

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Original NovAcrylPT Series

The clear solution for creative versatility

Eight Base Gauges

Clear PETG Base

Multiple Finishing Applications PT-­060 Subsurface

Painted

PT-­118 Surface Painted

PT-­060 Subsurface Digital Graphic

PT-­118 Surface Painted

PT-­060 Surface Painted

YA125 Series

YA-­125 Brushed Aluminum

ExteriorEX Series

EX Surface Painted

Permaglow Series

LPSeries

LP Amber Maple

LP Nordic Fusion

LP Green Slate

ECRSeries

ECR Ithimba

ECR Bloom Tangerine

ECR Fossil Leaf

ECR Pure Red

ECR Copper

ECR Eiderdown with Mega Curque

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