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Formed Plastic Letters, are so called, because they are produced by vacuum forming a flat plastic or acrylic sheet over pre made letter forms. The sheet is heated and sucked down with a powerful vacuum over the forms and allowed to cool. This process causes the edges of the letters to produce a slight decorative rounding and instead of the edges (returns) going back at 90 degrees to the face, they actually go back at approximately 85 degrees causing the letters to be slightly wider in the back than they are in the front. This in turn allows water runoff when installed keeping the letters from pooling rain water. In contrast, an Injection Molded Letter retains sharp edge returns that go back at 90 degrees to the face. This more assimilates the look of metal letters, but with the price of plastic.

Once the letters are formed they are cut away from the sheet leaving them hollow in the back. The letters are normally cut away where the edge meets the flat sheet, but in some cases customers may want a small flange left around the back edge of the letter to secure the letters with screws through the flange during installation. Otherwise it is normally preferable to have a blind mount by gluing blocks in the backs of the letters to accept metal studs or pads depending on the installation options chosen by the customer during purchase. Ordering without any mounts can make for a difficult installation and is usually only done by sign companies that want to provide their own custom way of mounting.

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NO MOUNTS

The reverse side of all formed plastic letters are hollow. No mounting attachments are produced as part of the vacuum forming process. This can be difficult to mount and produce unsightly results if done improperly. They are made this way for professional sign companies that will have their own attachment methods or choose to do it themselves by purchasing specific hardware. Also be aware that if you shoot screws through the face of the letters they will not only look unsightly but will void your manufacturer's lifetime warranty.

Not Recommended

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FLANGE MOUNT

The plastic has not been trimmed flush to the wall of the letter, leaving a flange through which small screws can be inserted to attach the letters to the mounting surface. This type of mount is only available for letter heights of 6" or more. Generally speaking, this mount is better suited to very large letters as the flange becomes less and less noticeable when the letter size increases.

Flange detracts from clean appearance on smaller letters

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Left(Flush Pad) Right(Adjustable Pad)

Pad mounts are achieved with the use of perforated plastic disks or rectangles that are glued into the backs of the letters so that they are almost flush with the letter wall. Order Adjustable pads if you want a non-flush installation or for uneven surfaces. Best used in indoor situations on drywall and outside where drilling holes might be either unsightly or too difficult as in the case of very hard concrete.The pad mount relies on silicone adhesive to glue it to the mounting surface. Long strips of masking tape should be employed to hold the letters in position while the adhesive dries.

Best for inside on drywall. No drilling

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STUD MOUNT

Studs involve the use of 3/16" dia., 10-24 all threaded stainless steel or aluminum rod that screw into plastic retainer blocks that are glued into the backs of the letter. No two letters are interchangeable, even letters of the same character. This is because the stud blocks are glued into the letters by hand and each will have unique positioning. On the pattern, a circle identifies the position of each stud where it falls inside a letter. Drill holes for studs and use silicone adhesive to hold the studs securely in the holes.

Mounting Pattern Required
Best for outside use

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COMBO MOUNT

A combo mount differs from a stud mount in that the upper portion of the letter will have studs and adjustable pads that can be screwed up or down the stud. The lower portion of the letter has nonadjustable pad type mounts. This configuration is good for uneven surfaces, such as lap siding where an adjustable top will allow the letters to be vertically plumbed.

Mounting Pattern Req.
Best for outside with uneven surface

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COMBO ALL MOUNT

On the combo all mount, each stud has a plastic perforated disc that can be screwed up or down the stud shaft. This allows for full adjustability over all mounting points allowing you to install against corrugated tin, curved surfaces and all manor of uneven surfaces. The studs through pads also allows you to stand off the letters from your mounting surface, giving a greater depth or to allow for some form of back lighting.

Mounting Pattern Req.
Best for outside standoff & uneven surfaces.

 

 

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