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What kind of Acrylic Plastic do you use?
Did you know NM Sign Supply, Inc sells 3 different kinds of acrylic plastic sheets?  Do you know what kind you are  using?

G or GP identifies a cell cast plastic. When the plastic is in a liquid state, it is poured into a cell, or mold, where it hardens. This is usually considered the best quality of acrylic plastic as it has the best all around characteristics for cutting, gluing, forming and tensile strength.  Cell cast offers the widest choice of sizes and colors including white and clear.  It is the most expensive of the three, but can be produced in very small quantities;  as little as 10 sheets for a custom color.

SG or Modified Acrylic  is higher impact, ten times stronger than standard acrylic and less expensive than cell cast.  It offers good cutting, gluing and forming, but has 1/3 the color and size selection.

MC or FF  refers to extruded plastic sheet.  Extruded is the least expensive of the three. In manufacturing, the plastic resin is sent through a series of rollers that shape the length and thickness. Extruded plastic has a tighter thickness tolerance than the other two plastics, but suffers in fabrication.  If you have ever cut or routed plastic that melted as you went through the material, it was most likely extruded plastic. One way to prevent this problem is to reduce your rpms and speed up your feed rate.  We carry router bits designed to prevent these problems, ask your sales rep for information on Beline router bits.  Extruded acrylic is available in a wide selection of colors and sizes.  Note:  NM Sign Supply, Inc. also sells Lexan polycarbonate, Komatex PVC and polypropylene plastic sheets.  Ask your sales rep for more information. (Aug 08)

FDC Launches 13oz Banner
Make print images POP with FDC 7503 13oz Banner material in matte or gloss white.  FDC 7503 scrim banner is designed to accept solvent and eco solvent based inkjet, screen printing and adhesive backed vinyl lettering.  7503 features one side smooth/printable with a non-top coated surface.  This tear, curl and fire resistant banner is available in 40 yard rolls in 62”, 54”, 38” and 30” width.  Call your sales representative today to receive a 30” x 10” sample roll. (July 08) 

NM Sign Suppy Inc. Now Stocks AgiLight LEDs
After following the LED market for years, we have found another LED line good enough for our customers and worth our support.  Whether it is the brightest white or a waterproof module, AgiLight has great products.  Ask your Sales Representative for more information. (July 08)

Lord Adhesives Inventory Items

Do you use liquid adhesives for sign fabricating? Have you ever had an adhesive failure because you clamped the job with too much pressure and squeezed out the adhesive? Lord Adhesives makes their more popular adhesives with tiny glass beads that prevent you from clamping too hard and squeezing the adhesive out.  We now have them in stock; ask your sales rep for more information. (June 08)

3M Digital Media Special
Through June 30, 2008, order a roll of IJ 180c, IJ 180, or qualifying High Performance film, and get 10% off a roll of 8519 luster over-laminate (ordered at the same time/same amount).  Call your Sales Rep. (May 08)

Tecnolux Silicone Electrode Caps

We now carry the full line of Tecnolux Silicone Electrode Caps. These caps and boots are made from 100% silicone and remain flexible longer than competitive brand boots. When used with Tecnolux Siliflex GTO cable, these boots meet the UL 879 8th edition requirement that products need to be evaluated as a system.  Ask for details! (May 08)

SloanLED Price Decrease

SloanLED is lowering the price of their ChanneLED4 product by 4-5%.  Ask for details. (Apr 08)
 

SloanLED Announces New Products

If you visited SloanLED’s booth at the ISA show in Orlando, Florida last month, you were introduced to Sloan’s newest product release: V-Series modules.  Available now in white and red. The V-Series is 50% brighter than the standard CL4 product, with a super wide viewing angle. V-Series can be installed in letters as shallow as 2 ½” or the standard 5”+.   Ask one of our sales associates for more information. (Apr 08)
 

New TecnoLux Boots/Caps for neon

TecnoLux has a new line of boots and caps that is easier to install and complies with the new UL879 8th edition. 100% silicone, 15KV, will not fuse to the electrode and 60 & 100mA rated when used with TecnoLux SiliFlex GTO. Ask one of our sales associates for more information.  (Apr 08)

Sign Frames

Have you used the new sign frame kits available from McGill, Excellart Sign Products or SignComp?  With quick delivery times and low costs, they can save you time, money and hassles.  And, with the variety of options a sign frame kit may be just what your project needs!   Ask your sales representative for more information. (Mar 08)



Electronic Ballasts

Use of electronic ballasts in the sign industry is growing quickly (our electronic ballast sales are up over 50%)!  Electronic ballasts can save you time and money, making them a quality alternative to magnetic ballasts.  We carry electronic ballasts by Allanson, Advance, France and Universal. Each having a unique combination of attributes: cost, size, universal inputs, wiring schemes (some are even identical to magnetics!), and different ranges of lamps/sizes per model. They all have some great qualities in common - great light output, competitive warranties and all are very dependable. Give us a call, and we can help you choose the right option for your specific requirements. (Feb 08)

Product Trends - 2007

Happy New Year!  Looking back at sales trends in 2007, the sign industry definitely has cause for celebration:
  • Electronic Ballast: 50%+ growth
  • LEDs: 30%+ growth
  • Digital Media: sales are off the charts! 
Give us a call today and learn how to take advantage of these growth opportunities. (Jan 08)
 

New Products in 2007

Product 
Benefits 
3M Paint Finishing Supplies Sandpaper, grinding disks, and masking tape.  Quality products save you time and money.   
OPEN Digital Display SignAdditional revenue opportunity for you
Sloan ColorLINE Border TubeLooks similar to neon but more durable and easier to install.
FDC Intermediate Vinyl  Low cost alternative to the others.
3M Promotional Digital Media  Quality at a lower cost.
           

                  

Call today and learn more about these products! (Jan 08)