Nova Polymers manufactures Novacryl Photopolymer for ADA Compliant Braille signage. This presentation reviews the photopolymer sign making process, the features and benefits of photopolymer for ADA signs, discusses the 6 Novacryl Designer Series products, continuing education, specification and how Nova help sign fabricators, designers and architects manufacture and specify photopolymer ADA signage.
4. The purpose of Accessibility Codes is to allow
a person with a physical disability to
independently get to, enter, and use a site,
facility, building, or element.
- ICC/ANSI A117.1
6. Drying
STEP 4
Dry the moisture off the material.
The photopolymer and the base
PETG does not absorb moisture
during the washout - drying is to
evaporate any standing moisture
left on the sheet.
Post Exposure
STEP 5
Post exposure is a second
exposure to fully cure, harden and
activate the photpolymer. This is
the 鍖nal step in processing
photopolymer.
STEPprocess of making
photopolymer signage:
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PHOTOPOLYMER SIGNS
HOW TO MAKE
5 Easy Steps
Contact With Flim Negative
STEP 1
The 鍖rst step is to place a high
density 鍖lm negative on top of the
photopolymer sheet.
Note: This shows how the Braille
will appear after the top coating.
Exposure with UV Light
STEP 2
There is a bank of UV lamps that
shine down and pass through the
clear areas of the 鍖lm negative
and expose the photopolymer
material.
Wash in Plain Tap Water
STEP 3
The unexposed photopolymer gets washed away
during the washout process in plain tap water.
The photopolymer ef鍖uent is 100% biodegrad-
able and goes right down the drain. You are left
with the exposed raised images.
29. Novacryl速 PT Series Attributes
Clear PETG Base
PETG contains a minimum of 40% recycled content
Matte Non-Glare Finish
Available in 8 Gauge 020, 040, 060, 080, 118, 190,
236, 375
.032 Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
Sheet are available in 19x25 sheet.
PT-118 and PT-236 are available in 30x40 as well
36. Novacryl速 ECR Series Attributes
3form Varia Ecoresin PETG Base
PETG contains a minimum of 40% recycled content
Patterns consist of natural organics and various materials
Matte Non-Glare Finish
Available in 4 Gauge 060, 118, 236, 375
.032 Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
Sheet are available in 19x24 sheet
All material is made to order 3-4 weeks for delivery
42. Novacryl速 LP Series Attributes
Laminate Base consisting of either Wilsonart, Pionite or
Formica
Pattern or 鍖nish must have a matte 鍖nish
Gauge of the Novacryl LP sheet is approx 1/8
.032 Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
Sheet are available in 19x24 sheet.
All material is made to order 3-4 weeks for delivery
47. Novacryl速 YA Series Attributes
Brushed Aluminum Base
Aluminum Gauge is 0.16
.032 Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
Sheet are available in 19x25 sheet.
50. Novacryl速 EX Series Attributes
Aluminum Base
Aluminum Gauge is 0.14
.032 Exterior synthetic rubber polymer blend
Polymer has 0% swell rate and absorbs no moisture
Sheet are available in 20x30 sheet.
54. Novacryl速 Permaglow Series
Attributes
Photoluminescent Base
Photoluminescent Gauge is 0.44
.032 Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
Sheet are available in 19x25 sheet.