An Overview of Cast Metal Letters

 

Cast Letter Mounting | Cast Finishes | Cast Styles

Buy Cast Aluminum Letters & Numbers

Buy Cast Bronze Letters & Numbers

Cast metal letters are the pinnacle in dimensional lettering; offering greater dimension than solid sheet flat cut out letters at a cheaper price. Cast metal letters establish a sense of permanency wherever they are installed and convey an image of success about the company that utilizes them in its signage.

Cast metal letters are made in two distinct metals. Both our cast Aluminum letters and cast Bronze letters are made from mercury and lead free prime ingots, cast in virgin sand molds that produce faces and returns that are pit and blemish free. They can be left satin finished with or without a clear coat or they can be anodized, oxidized or given a green old world patina finish. Cast metal letters can also be painted in one our many baked enamel colors.

Additionally, we can custom cast your special font, your logo's and your designs. There are currently 39 distinctive styles to choose from, many with lower case. There are 12 metal finishes and 42 baked enamel colors.

Most of our cast metal letters come in flat face designs with the exception of the Architectural font which is bevel faced and the Roman Round font which has a round face.

				Deep Ribbon Cast Aluminum
Aluminum Finishes Plus any baked enamel painted finish Bronze Finishes Anodizing/Oxidizing It is important to understand that the process of anodizing requires the letters to be dipped into chemical baths. The amount of time the letters stay in the baths will determine their finished color. Letters processed in the same batch will share the same color consistancy, however, those from different batches will likely have slight variations. For this reason, if you were to buy a sample letter, you should be aware that if you later decide to order an entire batch of letters, they will not nessecarily match the sample. If you need to match an existing letter then we need to have the letter in hand to ensure the timing of the bath. Polishing operations Done on metal letters, whether cast or flat cut, must have studs attached. This is because the polishing is done by machine and requires that the letters be bolted into the machines platform to hold them still as the polishing head moves across them. Disclaimer: These color chips have been scanned digitally from a printed catalog. Due to the printing process the colors may vary from the actual color of the finished product. There are many factors that can influence the colors seen on your monitor. Even the brand and type of monitor you use will play a part, along with the brightness/contrast controls, your monitor resolution and the Internet browser itself. For this reason we cannot guarantee that the color you see will be the exact color of the finished product.     Stud Installation Methods Flush Mount Studs Set in silicon adhesive cement. There is no space between the letter and the surface. Simply drill holes where marked on full size mounting pattern (available separately) and set the letters in the holes with silicon adhesive. Projected Jam Nut Mount Studs Set in silicon adhesive cement. Stainless steel jam nuts are inserted between the letter and the mounting surface. Makes an adjustable standoff without spacers. Also use for uneven surfaces. Spacer Mount Studs Set in silicon adhesive cement. Pre-cut spacers are inserted between the letter and the mounting surface. Specify standoff required not spacer length. Corrugated Nut Mount Adjustable mount for where you have access to the rear of the wall, washers and nuts are used on both sides of it. Flat Metal Wall Mount Adjustable mount for where you have access to the rear of the wall, washers and nuts are used on both sides of it. Other Installation Methods Double Rail Installation Two rows of 1/4"thick x 3/4"high aluminum bar secured to back of letter with stainless steel screws. Bar is standard with baked enamel finish. Available on letters 4" to 24" high. Extra shipping cost may apply due to rail length. Bottom Rail Installation Letters drilled and tapped from the bottom with stainless steel studs going through aluminum tubing. Tube is standard with black baked enamel finish. Available on letters 4" to 24"high; 3/8" or thicker. Ships unassembled. Extra shipping cost may apply due to rail length. Bottom Stud Installation Letters drilled and tapped from the bottom. Customer to provide their own bar or channel for mounting. Letters with round bottoms (ie. O,S,G etc) will have a flattened base to receive studs. Exterior applications greater than 6" letters require tiebacks to prevent wind sway. Not available for all fonts.