How To Route NovAcryl PT Series Photopolymer

NovAcryl PT Series Photopolymer is constructed with a clear PETG (Polyethylene Terephlalate Glycol) base. PETG is a thermoplastic and machines differently than other materials like Acrylic. The most notable difference is that PETG does not chip or shatter and requires a different routing bit, feed rates and spindle speeds when compared with other substrates. 

ROUTING RECOMMENDATIONS:  

We suggest using the 13000 Series Spiral "O" Belin Yvon S.C. Router Bit. For 1/8" NovAcryl use Tool# 13317 - CED 1/8", CEL 1/2", SHK DIA 1/4", OAL 1-1/2" at RPM 18,000 with a Feed Rate of 140. 

To place a bevel, we suggest using Belin Bevel 00182 CC05 QL.

The link to Belin's website is www.belintools.com. The bits referenced can be located on page 5.

NEW Video Gallery

We have just added a NEW Video Gallery to our website. The page has all the important videos we've made about our products, processing procedure, best practices and more.

We also have a video trailer of a live Continuing Education presentation by Dave Miller where he presented our ADA Requirements for Room Identification Signage course.

Make sure you check out this page to learn everything you can about photopolymer signage.

Nova Polymers Video Gallery

ADA Workshop at Consac-Imagemakers

Join Dave Miller in Toronto at Consac-Imagemakers on Friday, September 23 at 10:00 to learn about ADA codes and regulations. Dave will be presenting Nova's Continuing Education Course titled "ADA Requirements for Room Identification Signage." 

Make sure you sign up for this event at http://www.sac-ace.ca/consac/seminars.

Choosing The Right Photopolymer

Not all photopolymer is created equal. NovAcryl® PT™ Interior Photpolymer has a PETG base that has a zero moisture absorption ratio with the photopolymer layer that has a .001 moisture absorption ratio. The NovAcryl® EX™ Exterior Photpolymer (NovEx) has an aluminum base with a synthetic rubber/photopolymer layer which both have a 0 moisture absorption ratio.

As you can see in the picture above, the  NovAcryl® brand  of photopolymer sign material out performed the  other competitive material that was made with a phenolic base. The reason for this dramatic contrast in performance is due to the phenolic base material having a high moisture absorption ratio which has a negative effect on the material when in an exterior environment, or an interior environment with high humidity levels.

The samples seen in this picture where manufactured  according to manufactures guidelines, top coated per specification and mounted on the outside of a building for over a year. These sign were exposed to high temperatures ranging from -20F to 100F plus with direct sunlight, rain, snow and humidity levels of 100%.

The results speak for themselves. So, make sure you specify or use the right photopolymer material for your next project.

3M VHB Tug of War

Another cool video showing the capabilities of 3M VHB tape.

3M VHB on Modern Marvels

3M VHB tape was featured on Modern Marvels a couple of years ago. This is a great video that shows the capabilities of VHB tape.

Please contact us for pricing and more info on VHB tapes.

NovAcryl Photopolymer In-Stock (OH, TX, CA Warehouses)

Nova manufactures NovAcryl photopolymer in Bryan, OH and has 3 strategic warehouses on OH, TX, CA which means NovAcryl is always in stock and ready to ship.

With the current economic situation and the natural disasters that have impacted Japan's supply chain, many substrates used in the sign industry have been difficult to get. With a manufacturing plant located in Bryan, OH, Nova can assure that all NovAcryl photopolymer substrates are available, in-stock and ready to ship.

Nova is continuously manufacturing and shipping top quality photopolymer substrates, which means that NovAcryl will always be available from one of our strategic U.S. locations. Never see a disruption in supply chain again - US manufactured and putting people to work. 

Contact us today to order material from one of our multiple locations. Let us be your manufacturing and distribution partner for your photopolymer business.

2011 ISA/SDC Presentations

The 2011 ISA Supplier Distributor Conference was held in Indian Lakes, IL in June this year. The event was fantastic with a great line-up of speakers and events making it the most successful SDC Conference to date.


ISA has posted the presentations on the 2011 ISA Supplier Distributor web page. All of the presentations are worth looking at especially the presentation by Dave Conklin from Prospect MX, an internet marketing firm.


Dave explains why internet marketing is important and discusses the value of SEO, Search Engine Optimization.  Dave's presentation really helps understand how the internet works and how we can all use it to grow our businesses. 


The presentation was recorded and can be viewed on a special page dedicated for the SCD Event.