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| • Provides a flat, smooth surface for superior mounting & framing with no read-through lines<br /> • Facers ensure a flat & rigid backer material used for framing applications<br /> • Perfect for archival preservation of valuable art & photographs<br /> • Cost-effective alternative to corrugated cardboard for non-printing applications<br /> • Antique white facers meet Library of Congress standards for conservation framing | | • Provides a flat, smooth surface for superior mounting & framing with no read-through lines<br /> • Facers ensure a flat & rigid backer material used for framing applications<br /> • Perfect for archival preservation of valuable art & photographs<br /> • Cost-effective alternative to corrugated cardboard for non-printing applications<br /> • Antique white facers meet Library of Congress standards for conservation framing | ||
| • Framing<br /> • Framing - Archival<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior | | • Framing<br /> • Framing - Archival<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior | ||
| − | | • Mounting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting /Punching<br /> • Embossing | + | | • Mounting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting/Punching<br /> • Embossing |
| Relief cuts or scores required for forming | | Relief cuts or scores required for forming | ||
| Combustible | | Combustible | ||
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| • Original graphic arts foam board<br /> • Provides excellent results for screen or direct digital printing applications<br /> • Perfect for die cutting with a compressed, pillowing edge that stays closed<br/> • Cuts easily and cleanly, even by hand<br /> • Uniquely embossable; Extremely lightweight<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | | • Original graphic arts foam board<br /> • Provides excellent results for screen or direct digital printing applications<br /> • Perfect for die cutting with a compressed, pillowing edge that stays closed<br/> • Cuts easily and cleanly, even by hand<br /> • Uniquely embossable; Extremely lightweight<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> | ||
| • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing | | • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing | ||
| − | | • Mounting<br />| • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting /Punching<br />• Embossing | + | | • Mounting<br />| • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting/Punching<br />• Embossing |
| Relief cuts or scores required for forming | | Relief cuts or scores required for forming | ||
| Combustible | | Combustible | ||
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| FOME-COR SIRIUS<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board | | FOME-COR SIRIUS<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board | ||
| − | | Extruded polystyrene foam with premium, white paper facers<br /> | + | | Extruded polystyrene foam with premium, white paper facers<br /> with ColorPRO Technology |
| • Designed to optimize digital printing performance using specialized papers with ColorPRO Technology<br /> • Outperforms uncoated boards for color saturation & coverage, & outperforms offset coated boards for print artifacts like banding<br /> • Achieves higher black optical density & wider color gamut over uncoated papers<br /> • Specialized facers optimize ink consumption, enabling fast printing & short dry times | | • Designed to optimize digital printing performance using specialized papers with ColorPRO Technology<br /> • Outperforms uncoated boards for color saturation & coverage, & outperforms offset coated boards for print artifacts like banding<br /> • Achieves higher black optical density & wider color gamut over uncoated papers<br /> • Specialized facers optimize ink consumption, enabling fast printing & short dry times | ||
| • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing | | • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing | ||
| − | | • Digital Printing<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting / | + | | • Digital Printing<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting/Punching<br /> • Embossing |
| − | | Relief cuts or | + | | Relief cuts or scores required for forming |
| Combustible | | Combustible | ||
| Not<br /> Recommended | | Not<br /> Recommended | ||
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| • Deep embossed texture creates a more artistic look<br /> • Prints & cuts with the same quality as standard FOME-COR<br /> • Excellent delivery time on custom size orders up to 8’ x 10’<br /> • Economical alternative to competitive canvas-like materials | | • Deep embossed texture creates a more artistic look<br /> • Prints & cuts with the same quality as standard FOME-COR<br /> • Excellent delivery time on custom size orders up to 8’ x 10’<br /> • Economical alternative to competitive canvas-like materials | ||
| • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing | | • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing | ||
| − | | • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • | + | | • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting/Punching<br /> • Embossing |
| − | | Relief cuts or | + | | Relief cuts or scores required for forming |
| Combustible | | Combustible | ||
| Not<br /> Recommended | | Not<br /> Recommended | ||
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| − | | FOME-COR | + | | FOME-COR<br />with ENCORE Technology<br />Paper-faced Foam Board |
| − | | Recovery polystyrene foam with | + | | Recovery polystyrene foam with premium double clay-coated paper facers |
| − | | • Specially formulated recovery foam is more resistant to denting | + | | • Specially formulated recovery foam is more resistant to denting<br />• Edges remain open when die cut/punched<br />• Bright white, coated paper facers provide excellent printing results |
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| FOME-COR QUIKSTIK<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board | | FOME-COR QUIKSTIK<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board | ||
| − | | Extruded polystyrene foam with | + | | Extruded polystyrene foam with clay-coated paper facers, one side covered with pressure sensitive adhesive |
| − | | • Eliminates the use of | + | | • Eliminates the use of pressure-sensitive adhesive stock<br /> • Release facer peels back to reveal adhesive for fast and easy mounting<br /> • Available in repositionable Low-Tack (LT) or pressure-activated bonding High-Tack (HT)<br /> • HT identified by red release liner and LT identified by blue release liner |
| − | | • POP Displays<br /> | + | | • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Framing |
| − | | • Mounting<br /> | + | | • Mounting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting /<br /> Punching<br /> • Embossing |
| − | | Relief cuts or | + | | Relief cuts or scores required for forming |
| Combustible | | Combustible | ||
| − | | Not<br /> | + | | Not<br /> Recommended |
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| FOME-COR SINGLESTEP<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board | | FOME-COR SINGLESTEP<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board | ||
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Description
The table below is extracted from a 3A Composites product guide that provides descriptions and property comparisons for their support panel products.
| PRODUCT CATEGORY | SHEET CONSTRUCTION | WHY CHOOSE THIS MATERIAL | APPLICATIONS | FABRICATION | FORMING | FLAMMABILITY | OUTDOOR USAGE |
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| FOME-COR FOUNDATION Paper-faced Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam with high-quality uncoated, acid-free paper facers | • Provides a flat, smooth surface for superior mounting & framing with no read-through lines • Facers ensure a flat & rigid backer material used for framing applications • Perfect for archival preservation of valuable art & photographs • Cost-effective alternative to corrugated cardboard for non-printing applications • Antique white facers meet Library of Congress standards for conservation framing |
• Framing • Framing - Archival • POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Signage - Interior |
• Mounting • Knife Cutting • Die Cutting/Punching • Embossing |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| FOME-COR Paper-faced Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam with premium bright white double clay-coated or black uncoated paper facers | • Original graphic arts foam board • Provides excellent results for screen or direct digital printing applications • Perfect for die cutting with a compressed, pillowing edge that stays closed • Cuts easily and cleanly, even by hand • Uniquely embossable; Extremely lightweight |
• Signage - Interior • POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing |
• Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife Cutting • Die Cutting/Punching • Embossing |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| FOME-COR SIRIUS Paper-faced Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam with premium, white paper facers with ColorPRO Technology |
• Designed to optimize digital printing performance using specialized papers with ColorPRO Technology • Outperforms uncoated boards for color saturation & coverage, & outperforms offset coated boards for print artifacts like banding • Achieves higher black optical density & wider color gamut over uncoated papers • Specialized facers optimize ink consumption, enabling fast printing & short dry times |
• Signage - Interior • POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing |
• Digital Printing • Knife Cutting • Die Cutting/Punching • Embossing |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| FOME-COR CANVAS Paper-faced Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam with embossed “canvas-like” clay-coated paper facers on both sides | • Deep embossed texture creates a more artistic look • Prints & cuts with the same quality as standard FOME-COR • Excellent delivery time on custom size orders up to 8’ x 10’ • Economical alternative to competitive canvas-like materials |
• Signage - Interior • POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing |
• Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife Cutting • Die Cutting/Punching • Embossing |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| FOME-COR with ENCORE Technology Paper-faced Foam Board |
Recovery polystyrene foam with premium double clay-coated paper facers | • Specially formulated recovery foam is more resistant to denting • Edges remain open when die cut/punched • Bright white, coated paper facers provide excellent printing results |
• Signage - Interior • POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing |
• Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife Cutting • Die Cutting/Punching |
Relief cut or scores required for forming | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| FOME-COR QUIKSTIK Paper-faced Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam with clay-coated paper facers, one side covered with pressure sensitive adhesive | • Eliminates the use of pressure-sensitive adhesive stock • Release facer peels back to reveal adhesive for fast and easy mounting • Available in repositionable Low-Tack (LT) or pressure-activated bonding High-Tack (HT) • HT identified by red release liner and LT identified by blue release liner |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Signage - Interior • Framing |
• Mounting • Knife Cutting • Die Cutting / Punching • Embossing |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| FOME-COR SINGLESTEP Paper-faced Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam with clay-coated paper facers, one side covered with heat-activated adhesive |
• Eliminates the use of hot melt tissue stock • Adhesive is activated with low temperature settings for a quick, damage-free mount • Can be used on a heated mechanical or vacuum dry mount press, or with a heated roller laminator |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Signage - Interior • Framing |
• Mounting • Knife Cutting • Die Cutting /Punching • Embossing |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming |
Combustible | Not Recommended |
| FOME-COR JETMOUNT Paper-faced Foam Board |
Denser extruded polystyrene foam with double clay-coated paper facers |
• Enhanced foam core provides increased rigidity and warp resistance • Great for more demanding mounting jobs such as free-standing displays, signage and framing • Prints & cuts with the same quality as standard FOME-COR |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Signage - Interior • Framing |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting¹ • Knife Cutting • Die Cutting /Punching |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming |
Combustible | Not Recommended |
| DISPA Paper Composite Board |
100% paper board with a unique core structure of embossed, formed paper & smooth white paper facers |
• Bright white, smooth paper surfaces are ideal for digital & screen printing • Extremely lightweight for easy handling and installation • Efficient and easy processing capabilities • No unattractive or distracting extrusion lines that can be seen with corrugated or fluted • Made of 100% FSC®-Certified paper (FSC®-C169891) • 100% recyclable! |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing • Signage - Interior • Hanging Signs |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife Cutting • Routing • Die Cutting /Punching • Crease Wheel |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming |
Combustible | Not Recommended |
| DISPA SIRIUS Paper Composite Board |
100% paper board with a unique core structure of embossed, formed paper & premium white paper facers with ColorPRO Technology |
• Designed to optimize digital printing performance using specialized papers with ColorPRO Technology • Paper facers absorb less ink than standard uncoated paper, resulting in highly saturated colors & optimized ink consumption • Achieves higher black optical density & wider color gamut over uncoated paper • Delivers sharp details, lines, & text for clear, eye-catching graphics • Made of 100% FSC®-Certified paper (FSC®-C169891); 100% recyclable! |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Signage - Interior • Hanging Signs |
• Digital Printing • Knife Cutting • Routing • Die Cutting / Punching • Crease Wheel |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming |
Combustible | Not Recommended |
| DISPA OUTDOOR Paper Composite Board |
100% paper board with a unique core structure of embossed, formed paper & smooth white paper facers suitable for exterior applications |
• Suitable for short-term outdoor applications & signage • Smooth, white paper surfaces are ideal for digital & screen printing • Extremely lightweight for easy handling and installation • No unattractive or distracting extrusion lines that can be seen with corrugated or fluted materials • Made of 100% FSC®-Certified paper (FSC®-C169891); 100% recyclable! |
• Signage - Exterior (short-term) • Promotional Displays • Exhibits and Kiosks |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife Cutting • Routing • Die Cutting/ Punching • Crease Wheel |
Relief cuts or scores required for forming |
Combustible | Suitable for short-term outdoor usage |
| SINTRA CONSTRUCT Expanded PVC |
Moderately expanded PVC specially created for mechanical assembly & fabrication applications |
• Very good impact strength and scratch resistance • Easily machined and fabricated • Provides needed staple and screw retention • Highly resistant to moisture absorption; No rotting or de-lamination • Lightweight yet extremely rigid & durable • Heat formable and chemical resistant |
• Shelving & Storage components • Framing • Signage - Strutural • Exhibits and Kiosks |
• Mounting³ • Repositioning Vinyl • Painting • Saw Cutting • Routing • Forming Curves |
• Thermoplastic; heat required for all forming • Drape forming • Vacuum forming • Free forming • Line bending |
Not Tested | Suitable for outdoor usage |
| SINTRA VERS Expanded PVC |
Lighter weight, moderately expanded PVC in a homogeneous sheet with a low-gloss satin finish |
• The market standard for expanded PVC • Versatile general purpose PVC board for a variety of display applications • Very good digital and screen printing results; Can be digitally printed on both sides • Excellent dent and scratch resistance • Lighter weight for easy handling and installation • Ideal for quick-turn, high volume projects |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing • Signage - Interior & Exterior |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife & Saw Cutting • Routing • Die Cutting/Punching • Forming Curves |
• Thermoplastic; heat required • Drape forming • Vacuum forming • Free forming • Line bending |
Class A (ASTM E-84) 5mm and less |
Suitable for outdoor usage |
| SINTRA Expanded PVC |
Moderately expanded PVC in a homogeneous sheet with a premium, low-gloss satin finish | • The brightest, whitest & most consistent PVC board on the market • Premium bright white surface provides outstanding printing results • Lightweight yet rigid and durable • Easily machined and fabricated • Heat formable and chemical resistant • Superior dent and scratch resistance |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing • Signage - Interior & Exterior |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife & Saw Cutting • Routing • Die Cutting/Punching • Forming Curves |
• Thermoplastic; heat required for all forming • Drape forming • Vacuum forming • Free forming • Line bending |
• Class A (ASTM E-84) 3mm and less • Self-extinguishing • UL Recognized |
• 6mm gauge or thicker best used for outdoor applications • Colors for outside use are Bright White, Black, Gray and Light Gray |
| SINTRA ECLIPSE Expanded PVC |
Moderately expanded black SINTRA in a homogeneous sheet witha print-optimized bright white, solid PVC facer |
• Provides enhanced printing capabilities to black SINTRA - no flood-coating or laminating needed before printing • Lightweight yet rigid and durable • Easily machined and fabricated • Heat formable and chemical resistant • Superior dent and scratch resistance |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing • Signage - Interior & Exterior |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife & Saw Cutting • Routing • Die Cutting/Punching • Forming Curves |
• V-cut & fold using solid, flexible facer • Drape forming • Vacuum forming • Free forming • Line bending |
Not Tested | Suitable for outdoor usage |
| GATORPLAST High Performance Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of high-impact polystyrene cap sheets |
• Bright white plastic facers produce excellent digital printing results • High impact polystyrene facers resist warping • Lightweight and moisture-resistant • Smooth, plastic surfaces are ideal for applying vinyl graphics • Routs & cuts cleanly for easy fabrication |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Signage - Interior |
• Mounting • Repositioning Vinyl • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Knife & Saw Cutting • Routing/Punching |
Cannot form | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| GATORFOAM High Performance Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of wood-fiber veneer facers |
• The original, high-performance graphic arts foam board • Unparalleled rigidity & dimensional stability • Excellent reputation for mounting applications • Dent and scratch resistant • Routes & cuts cleanly for easy fabrication • Available in a wide range of sheet sizes and thicknesses |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing • Signage - Interior |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Saw Cutting • Routing |
Cannot form | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| GATORFOAM PRO High Performance Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of wood-fiber veneer, one side w/ print-optimized surface treatment |
• Enhanced printability, ink adhesion, and static resistance • Easy fabrication - routs and cuts cleanly • Bright white facer for vibrant printing results • Excellent dent and scratch resistance |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing • Signage - Interior |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Saw Cutting • Routing |
Cannot form | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| GATORFOAM SELF-ADHESIVE High Performance Foam Board |
Extruded polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of wood-fiber veneers, one side with pressure-activated, adhesive |
• Eliminates the need for pressure-sensitive adhesive stock • Easy mounting to an extremely rigid & durable foam board • High-tack (HT) adhesive is pressure-activated for a permanent bond • Very good dent and scratch resistance • Routs and cuts cleanly for easy fabrication • Unparalleled rigidity & dimensional stability |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing • Signage - Interior |
• Mounting • Saw Cutting • Routing |
Cannot form | Combustible | Not Recommended |
| LUMEX G PETG Clear Sheet |
Premium quality extruded modified polyethylene terephthalate | • Ideal solution for thermoforming and hot line bending applications • No stress-cracking/whitening when formed • Good chemical resistance • Excellent low-temperature performance • High impact properties allow for a thinner gauge |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing & Glazing • Signage - Interior * Machine Guards * Appliance packaging |
• Mounting • Digital/Screen Printing • Vacuum Forming • Thermoforming • Sawing, Drilling • Die Cutting/Punching |
• Thermoplastic; heat required for all forming • Vacuum forming • Free forming • Line bending |
Class B - s1, d0 | Not Recommended |
| E-PANEL Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) |
Two pre-painted sheets of 0.008" aluminum with a solid polyethylene core; manufactured in China | • Suitable for digital & screen printing • Suitable for mounting graphics • Very rigid with good flatness • Good durability in exterior applications • Recommended for flat panel applications |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing - Archival • Signage - Interior & Exterior |
• Mounting • Repositioning Vinyl • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Saw Cutting • Routing • Die Cutting-Punching |
Recommended for flat panel applications |
Not Tested | Suitable for outdoor usage |
| DIBOND Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) |
Two pre-painted sheets of premium 0.012” aluminum with a solid polyethylene core | • Flattest panel on the market • Superior surface protects expensive digital and screen-printed graphics • Excellent durability in outdoor applications; Won’t bow or oil can • Approximately 1/2 the weight of solid aluminum sheet • Can be route-&-returned to add dimension or roll-formed for sweeping curves • Brushed Metal & mirror finishes provide high-end appearance |
• POP Displays • Exhibits & Kiosks • Framing - Archival • Signage - Interior & Exterior * Signage - structural |
• Mounting • Repositioning Vinyl • Digital/Screen Printing • Painting • Saw Cutting • Routing • Die Cutting-Punching • Forming Curves |
• Easily curved with pyramid roller, hydraulic press or clamped pipe • Angles can be achieved with relief route and return |
• Class A (ASTM E-84) 5mm and less • Self extinguishing • UL 94V-0 |
• Ideal for outdoor usage • No oil canning • Baked on, coil-coated paint finishes |
Collection Risks
Foamboards vary widely in their potential for off-gassing hazardous materials and should be tested prior to use. Boards containing beaded polystyrene may release beads from cut edge.