Description

Vacuum forming is a process in which a sheet of thermo-plastic material such as ABS is formed to shape over a mould using heat and vacuum.

The plastic sheet is secured over an airtight chamber and softened by heating. A mould of the letter to be formed (having been placed in the chamber) is brought up towards the softened plastic and the air is pumped out of the chamber, sucking the plastic down into the shape of the mould. Positive or negative moulds can be used.

Illumination

Internal neon illumination is used to light the translucent plastic. Halo effects onto the backround are also possible.

Applications

1. Indoor or outdoor applications
2. Casino spectaculars
3. Shops & shopping centres
4. Hotels and restaurants
5. Primary pylon signage
6. Corporate signage

Sizes

1. Letters from ± 200 to 1 200 mm in height, and
2. 70 to 200 mm depth when illuminated, or
3. 20 to 200 mm depth for non-illuminated letters

Depending on use of illumination;

Installation

1. Flat onto any flat surface
2. On pins

Decoration

1. Airbrushing with colour effects and gradations
2. Application of vinyl
3. High resolution digital vinyl prints

Finishes

Plastics for vacuum forming are available in a number of colours, including white, black and clear, with glossy and
matt finishes.