Nova Polymers Photopolymer Product Presentation

Photopolymer for ADA Complaint

Architectural Signage

• Nova Review

• Overview of Photopolymer

• NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates

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Just-In-Time Manufacturing Bryan, OH

Strategic Warehousing

Partnerships

• Nova Review

• Overview of Photopolymer

• NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates

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So, what is photopolymer…

What is Photopolymer

Photopolymer is a photo-sensitive synthetic compound that hardens when exposed to an ultraviolet light source. Photopolymer is available in both liquid and sheet form. It has a number of applications that span a multitude of industries – ranging from flexographic printing to rubber stamps to signage.

What is Photopolymer

It wasn’t until the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1992 that photopolymer rose to prominence in the sign industry. The new ADA regulations had a major impact on tactile signage requiring all public facilities to meet specific codes and regulations as discussed in the previous section. Photopolymer was an instant fit as the ADA laws required all room identification signage to have Braille and Tactile characters 1/32” off the base material.

Processing PhotopolymerFor Architectural Signage

Computer generated artwork is produced by software that conforms to current ADA guidelines, outputs to a film negative which is placed on the surface of the photopolymer sheet in the processing unit then exposed to ultraviolet light – hardening the raised area.

Workflow Manager ™ Braille Translation and Design Software

Sequential Numbering

Variable Data Import

Processing Photopolymer

Orbital X PhotopolymerProcessor SpecificationsSize: 24”x30”Voltage: 230 volt/single phase/60 Hz

Washout Platen

Exposure Draw with UV lamps and Vacuum Bed

3 Drying Draws

Post Exposure Draw

Washout Tank – Brush submerged in 20 gallons of tap water

Step 1 - Contact with film negative

Step 2 - Exposure with UV Light

Step 3 - Wash in Plain Tap Water

Step 4 - Drying

Step 5 - Post exposure

The 5 step process in making photopolymer signage:

Processing Photopolymer

ProcessedPhotopolymer Panel

Cut Panel To Size

Tip Tactile CharacterTop Coat

Clear/Color

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• Overview of Photopolymer

• NovAcryl™ Series Photopolymer Substrates

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Original NovAcrylPT™ Series

The clear solution for creative versatility

Eight Base Gauges

Clear PETG Base

Multiple Finishing Applications PT-060 Subsurface

Painted

PT-118 Surface Painted

PT-060 Subsurface Digital Graphic

PT-118 Surface Painted

PT-060 Surface Painted

YA125 ™ Series

YA-125 Brushed Aluminum

ExteriorEX™Series

EX Surface Painted

Permaglow ™ Series

LP ™

Series

LP Amber Maple

LP Nordic Fusion

LP Green Slate

ECR ™

Series

ECR Ithimba

ECR Bloom Tangerine

ECR Fossil Leaf

ECR Fossil Leaf

ECR Copper

ECR Eiderdown with Mega Curque

CONTACT INFO

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