Accuform Materials
What Is My Sign Printed On, And Will It Last?
Along with looking good, your sign should last as long as it's needed. The material you choose depends on where your sign is going. For indoor, or light-duty use, start with one of our popular Value™ materials. For harsh environments and long-term/extended outdoor exposure, choose from our selection of superior Performance™ materials.
We offer two distinct material lines, Value™ and Performance™, to solve virtually all your sign marking needs.
Value™ Signs
Economical signs for indoor, or short-term outdoor marking requirements. These signs are designed to meet your everyday, general marking requirements.
- Indoor and short-term outdoor usability
- Impact resistant
- Printed with UV stable inks
- Flexible mounting options
Performance™ Signs
Superior signs for indoor, extended, or long-term outdoor marking requirements. Get signs that are protected in the most extreme environmental and tough industrial conditions.
- Long-term indoor and extended outdoor usability
- Printed with UV stable inks
- Sub-surface printed images
- Chemical and abrasion resistance
- Flexible mounting options
- No-hassle product guarantees
Custom Materials
Accuform Signs also offers a selection of other popular custom materials, additional information can be found below.
Guaranteed
Look for our 5, 7, 10 and 15-year guarantee symbols. Material ordering codes can be found next to each material name. For further recommendations contact Accuform Signs at 1-800-237-1001.
Value™ Materials
ADHESIVE VINYL (VS)
Stick with Adhesive Vinyl for light-duty applications. The ideal choice for a variety of indoor, and sheltered outdoor, marking needs. Easily mounts to all curved areas such as pipes, poles and secondary containers.- Material Features
- 4-mil thick surface printed matte surface
- Permanent acrylic adhesive
- Moisture-resistant
- Service temperature range: -20°F to 140°F
- Durability: 2 years outdoors
- Square corners and scored backing for quick peel-off and application
PLASTIC (VP)
Plastic is appropriate for everyday medium-duty marking needs. Semi-flexible, economical and appropriate for medium-duty use - ideal for indoor and sheltered outdoor environments.- Material Features
- Ideal for flat surfaces with enough flex to mount on slightly curved areas
- .055" thick with good impact resistance and surface image with non-glare finish
- Contains UV inhibitors
- Service temperature range: -90°F to 168°F
- Durability: 2 years outdoors
- Rounded corners and 3/16" mounting holes
ALUMINUM (VA)
Aluminum provides the strength of metal, yet does not rust. It has superior abrasion and chemical resistance.- Material Features
- Vinyl sign is permanently bonded to a rigid .040" aluminum backing
- Protected by 2-mil high-gloss UV polyester over-laminate film
- Service temperature range: -20°F to 140°F
- Withstands splashes and washdowns
- Endures outdoor environmental conditions
- Rounded corners and 3/16" mounting holes
Performance™ Materials
ACCU-SHIELD™ (AS)
Accu-Shield™ is our highest performing sign – with a 15-year outdoor durability guarantee. For unmatched reliability and performance under the most extreme indoor and outdoor conditions – choose Accu-Shield™.Accu-Shield™ is available in select stock legends and as a custom material.
- Material Features
- Two-ply heavy-duty construction
- Sub-surface legend protected from water, chemicals and abrasion
- Unique pebble-textured backing
- Service temperature range: -40°F to 176°F
- Durability: 15 years outdoors, unlimited indoors
- Rounded corners with holes
ADHESIVE DURA VINYL (XV)
Dual-layered Adhesive Dura Vinyl delivers exceptional flexibility and performance. Durability, even in the toughest indoor and outdoor conditions.- Material Features
- High-gloss over-laminate film is bonded to printed image
- Sub-surface legend protected from water, chemicals and abrasion
- Flexible, 6-mil thick vinyl
- Permanent acrylic adhesive backing
- Service temperature range: -20°F to 140°F
- Durability: 5-7 years outdoors
- Square corners without holes; scored backing for quick peel-off and application
DURA PLASTIC (XT)
Designed for adverse indoor and outdoor conditions, Dura Plastic offers rigid durability and quality that match your toughest standards. Sub-surface printed legend helps to protect it against the harshest industrial environments, including chemicals and abrasion.- Material Features
- Resists abrasion and humidity
- Vinyl sign is permanently bonded to a semi rigid .060" thick Polycarbonate backing
- Protected by 2-mil high-gloss polyester over-laminate film
- Service temperature range: -50°F to 190°F
- Durability: 7 years outdoors
- Rounded corners and 3/16" mounting holes
DURA-FIBERGLASS (XF)
Extra tough and durable! Providing superior strength and durability, Dura™ Fiberglass withstands abrasions, impacts, corrosion, and chemicals.- Material Features
- Vinyl sign is permanently bonded to a rigid thick fiberglass backing
- Protected by 2-mil high-gloss UV polyester over-laminate film
- Superior strength and durability
- Service temperature range: -20°F to 140°F
- Rounded corners and 3/16" mounting holes
DURA-ALUMALITE™ (XL)
Ultra-light combined with high-strength makes this composite aluminum sign extremely durable - to withstand tough conditions - indoors and outdoors - from impacts and flexing to abuses such as vandalism.- Material Features
- 40% lighter than solid aluminum though .118" thick
- Stronger than regular aluminum
- Printed surface is further protected by polyester over-laminate film for added chemical and scratch resistance
- Unique triple-layered composite construction
- Service temperature range: -58°F to 175°F
- Rounded corners with mounting holes
Glow Materials
LUMI-GLOW™ FLEX (GV)
In the dark, Lumi-Glow™ Flex is visible with a green-yellow glowing surface. During light conditions any light source can 'energize' the photoluminescent material with 'glow-power' of up to six hours. Flexible material is ideal for extended indoor and short-term outdoor conditions. Resistant to UV light, some chemicals and moisture.- Material Features
- Laminated gloss surface
- Permanent acrylic adhesive backing
- Flexible, 10-mil photoluminescent film
- Resistant to abrasions, moisture, UV light, and various chemicals
- Service temperature range: -30°F to 175°F
- Square corners and scored backing for quick peel-off and application
LUMI-GLOW™ PLASTIC (GP)
Rigid and durable Lumi-Glow™ Plastic is ideal for various marking requirements. Lumi-Glow features all of the benefits from Lumi-Glow Flex, as well as providing a durable, semi rigid sign.- Material Features
- .060" Polycarbonate backing with permanently bonded 10-mil photoluminescent film
- Semi rigid and impact resistant
- Service temperature range: -50°F to 190°F
- Rounded corners and 3/16" mounting holes