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What is Plasticore?

What is Plasticore?

Plasticore is a lightweight, corrugated plastic board that is waterproof and ideal for signage or indoor and outdoor displays. Plasticore is available in White, Black & Natural/Clear in various sizes.

What is a corrugated sign?

Corrugated signs are a lightweight and cost-effective visual communications solution, ideally suited for a wide variety of indoor and short-term outdoor uses. Also known by the brand names Coroplast®, Corex, Corflute and Plasticor; corrugated plastic is an extremely versatile, extruded twin-wall polypropylene sheet.

What is coroplast signs?

Coroplast® signs From FASTSIGNS® Coroplast® signs are ideally suited for a wide variety of indoor and short-term outdoor uses. They are made of an extremely versatile extruded twin-wall polypropylene sheet. Coroplast signs are a lightweight and cost-effective visual communications solution.

What is Corflute made of?

Corflute is a trademarked name by Corex which refers to a fluted construction material made from a synthetic resin called polypropylene. This corrugated plastic is most notably recognized as a sign writing material used as company banner boards or as real estate signs.

What is Corriflute?

A brightly coloured extruded plastic (similar in make-up to corrugated cardboard), which has hundreds of uses as a quick prototyping material. Available in individual sheets and as a pack of 20 assorted colours.

Are corrugated plastic signs waterproof?

Corrugated plastic is waterproof and weatherproof, which is why it is often chosen for outdoor applications. Even when wet, corrugated plastic will continue to hold its strong, rigid shape. When used outdoors, it can withstand the elements, including rain, wind, hail, and direct sunlight.

What are plastic yard signs made of?

polypropylene
Corrugated Plastic Signs are made up of durable, light-weight fluted polypropylene material. Popular brand names include: Coroplast®, IntePro®, Cor-X®, FluteCorr®, and PlastiCor®, to name a few. They are ideal for indoor or outdoor use.

How strong is coroplast?

Corrugated Comparison Test

Properties Coroplast® Paper Corrugate
Tear Strength 1,700 grams 10 grams
Tensile Strength 4,000 lbs. / sq. inch 200 lbs. / sq. inch
Impact Dart 320 inches / lb. 32 inches / lb.
Heat Deflection load @ 66 lbs. per sq. inch 174 degrees Not Applicable

Are coroplast signs waterproof?

Also known by the brand names Coroplast®, Corex, Corflute, and Plasticor, corrugated plastic is an extremely versatile, extruded twin-wall polypropylene sheet. Corrugated plastic signs are also waterproof, and can be customized by thickness, shape, color, and finish depending on your specific sign needs.

What does short flute mean?

“Short flute” refers to the orientation of the sign. Fluting always runs vertically with a sign (so the stake struts can be inserted into it). Short flute means that the sheet is wider than it is tall.

What kind of plastic is a plastic sign made of?

Our plastic signs are an acid-free, closed-cell, expanded plastic, high-density made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type plastic that comes from naturally occurring organic compounds. It is a hard plastic but is simultaneously eco friendly and can be recycled.

How big is a corrugated plastic sign board?

30 White Sign 12×18 inch x 4 mm Corrugated Plastic Sign Board Short Flute 12” Bundle of 30 Pieces, Ship Same Day! . . .

How big does a plastic sign need to be?

Your plastic signs can be any of our standard sizes offered (12″x12″, 24″x12″, 36″x18″, 2’x4′, 4’x4′, 4’x8′) or any custom or personalized size you might need. You can select a custom size on the design tool by deselecting the link dimensions icon. After doing so your sign simply needs to be no smaller than 4″x4″ and no bigger than 48″x96″.

What can I use to hang a plastic sign?

Hang your custom plastic sign using rope, string, or bungees. To attach them to a substrate, use screws with washers, or nuts and bolts if attaching to poles. These signs can also be used on easels for temporary displays. Our plastic signs can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth and a mild soap.