Novacryl速 Photopolymer Products Webinar Series
Michael Santos Director, Sales and Marketing mike@novapolymers.com @mikevsantos
Webinar Objectives
What is photopolymer
Novacryl Series 6 product line
Specifications and CE
Who we are, working together
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Understanding Photopolymer The Process and Benefits
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Contact With Flim Negative
Exposure with UV Light
Wash in Plain Tap Water
The first step is to place a high density film negative on top of the photopolymer sheet.
There is a bank of UV lamps that shine down and pass through the clear areas of the film negative and expose the photopolymer material.
The unexposed photopolymer gets washed away during the washout process in plain tap water.
STEP 4
STEP 5
HOW TO MAKE
PHOTOPOLYMER SIGNS
5 5 Easy Steps
STEP
Drying
The photopolymer effluent is 100% biodegradable and goes right down the drain. You are left with the exposed raised images.
Post Exposure
process of making photopolymer signage: 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 is a second exposure to fully cure, harden and activate the photpolymer. This is the final step in processing photopolymer.
Note: This shows how the Braille will appear after the top coating.
Orbital X Processor
Exposure
Washout
Finishing
Photopolymer & Productivity
400 Signs
$20+ Wholesale
$40+ Retail
Vandal Resistant Tactile
Adhesive Bond
Chemical Bond
Decorative Elements
Process infographic before this slide Key advantages of polymer – define difference between other methodologies Eco, design op=ons, photographic quality, vandal resistant, manufacturing throughput
Environmentally Conscious
40% Recycled
Greenguard Certified
100% Biodegradable
LEED Points
Green Paper
Novacryl速 Photopolymer Substrates The Designer Series
Novacryl速 PT Series
Novacryl® 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, 236, 375 • .032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer • Sheet are available in 19”x25” sheet. • PT-118 and PT-236 are available in 30”x40” as well
Novacryl速 ECR Series
Novacryl® 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 19”x24” sheet • All material is made to order – 3-4 weeks for delivery
Novacryl速 LP Series
Novacryl® LP Series Attributes • Laminate Base consisting of either Wilsonart, Pionite or Formica • Pattern or finish must have a matte finish • Gauge of the Novacryl LP sheet is approx 1/8” • .032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer • Sheet are available in 19”x24” sheet. • All material is made to order – 3-4 weeks for delivery
Novacryl速 YA Series
Novacryl® YA Series Attributes • • • •
Brushed Aluminum Base Aluminum Gauge is 0.16” .032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer Sheet are available in 19”x25” sheet.
Novacryl速 EX Series
Novacryl® EX Series Attributes Aluminum Base Aluminum Gauge is 0.16” .032” Exterior synthetic rubber polymer blend Polymer has 0% swell rate and absorbs no moisture • Sheet are available in 19”x25” sheet. • • • •
Novacryl速 Permaglow
Novacryl® Permaglow Series Attributes • • • •
Photoluminescent Base Photoluminescent Gauge is 0.44” .032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer Sheet are available in 19”x25” sheet.
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