Digital Printing

Mitsubishi Plastics Graphi-Al Foamboard Line

Four foamboards that can be worked with cutters and screenprinted

Published

13 years ago

September 9, 2011

Robin Donovan Signs of the Times August 2011 Issue

Graphic-Al, a Mitsubishi Plastics Composites America Inc. (Chesapeake, VA) brand, offers a line of four foamboards: Graphic-Al LT (light and tough), HP (high performance), OR (original) and DP (direct print). All of these foamboards can be worked with cutters and contour-cutters, screenprinted, and are 3 mil thick. For digitally printed applications, the company recommends Graphical-DT, which has the best ink adhesion of the Graphic-Al products. Pre-testing is recommended for digital printing on other models. Sheet sizes are typically 48 x 96 in. and each sheet is available in black and white, with some models available in other colors.

The original product (OR), designed as an alternative to coated-aluminum sheet, is made of foamed polyethylene covered by a 0.005-in. aluminum sheet. All four products are suitable for outdoor signage, the company says. Distributors can be found at www.graphic-al.com.

click to Comment(Comment)

Introducing the Sign Industry Podcast

The Sign Industry Podcast is a platform for every sign person out there — from the old-timers who bent neon and hand-lettered boats to those venturing into new technologies — we want to get their stories out for everyone to hear. Come join us and listen to stories, learn tricks or techniques, and get insights of what’s to come. We are the world’s second oldest profession. The folks who started the world’s oldest profession needed a sign.