A hinged or removable panel that when opened provides access to the interior of a sign allowing for the inspection and servicing of its internal components. (Also called access panel.
A hinged or removable panel that when opened provides access to the interior of a sign allowing for the inspection and servicing of its internal components. (Also called access door.)
The force that holds the surface of one material to another. The strength of adhesion is affected by the type and condition of the surfaces in question and the adhesive used. Generally the surfaces need to be clean and porous enough to allow for a certain amount of penetration by the adhesive.
A material or substance able to bind and hold two surfaces together. Examples include glue, epoxy and tape.
A lightweight metal material used in sign panels, poles and frames. It is strong and durable in relation to its weight, and resistant to rust and corrosion.
A thin aluminum oxide coating applied electrochemically to the surface of a metal object. The coating hardens, protects and enhances the appearance of the object. An anodized finish can be created in a variety of colors.
A term used to describe signage in a built environment having the purpose of providing wayfinding or other site-specific information.
A type of projecting sign mounted such that the face of the sign is perpendicular to the normal flow of traffic.
A sign structure consisting of the frame and face(s), not including the internal components, embellishments of support structure.
A fabricated or formed three-dimensional letter that may accommodate a light source.
A sign having two faces mounted in opposite directions. Pole signs typically have back-to-back faces. (Also called a double-faced sign.)
A sign where the sign face is illuminated from behind. (Also called illuminated sign. See also internally illuminated sign and exterior illuminated sign.)
An electrical device required to operate fluorescent lamps.
A specially formulated paint or coating for use on electric signs to block light emission where needed, for example between letters in a neon sign. It adheres well to glass, and resists weather, heat and electrical discharge. (Also called blockout.)
CCT is a term used for white LEDs to determine how warm or cool the LEDs are and is expressed in degrees Kevin (K). Lower values like 3000K indicate a soft incandescent light color. Bluer tone LEDs are usually above 7000K. The whitest part of the color spectrum that causes the least amount of color shift is between 5000-6000K.
A formed or fabricated non-illuminated letter. Dimensional letters create lower profile identification than illuminated or channel letters, but offer a wide variety of uses at an economical price
Illuminating a sign by means of an external light source directed at the sign face. (See also exterior illuminated sign.)
Abbreviation for the ink colors cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow and black. Combinations of these four colors of inks are used in printing to create all other colors.
CCT is a term used for white LEDs to determine how warm or cool the LEDs are and is expressed in degrees Kevin (K). Lower values like 3000K indicate a soft incandescent light color. Bluer tone LEDs are usually above 7000K. The whitest part of the color spectrum that causes the least amount of color shift is between 5000-6000K.
A formed or fabricated non-illuminated letter. Dimensional letters create lower profile identification than illuminated or channel letters, but offer a wide variety of uses at an economical price
Illuminating a sign by means of an external light source directed at the sign face. (See also exterior illuminated sign.)
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