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| FOME-COR FOUNDATION<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
 
| FOME-COR FOUNDATION<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
| Extruded polystyrene foam with   high-quality uncoated, acid-free paper facers
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| Extruded polystyrene foam with<br /> high-quality uncoated,<br /> acid-free paper facers
 
| • 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
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| • 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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| FOME-COR <br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
 
| FOME-COR <br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
| Extruded polystyrene foam with premium bright white double clay-coated or black uncoated paper facers
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| Extruded polystyrene foam with<br /> premium bright white double clay-coated<br /> or black uncoated paper facers
 
| • 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
 
| • 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
 
| • 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
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| • 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 />  with ColorPRO Technology
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| Extruded polystyrene foam with<br />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/Punching<br />  • Embossing
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| • Digital Printing<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 CANVAS<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
 
| FOME-COR CANVAS<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
 
| Extruded polystyrene foam with  embossed “canvas-like” clay-coated paper facers on both sides
 
| Extruded polystyrene foam with  embossed “canvas-like” clay-coated paper facers on both sides
| • 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
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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
| • Signage - Interior<br />     • POP Displays<br />     • Exhibits & Kiosks<br />     • Framing
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| • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br />• Framing
| • Digital/Screen Printing<br />     • Painting<br />     • Knife Cutting<br />     • Die Cutting/Punching<br />     • Embossing
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| • 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<br /> with ENCORE Technology<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
 
| FOME-COR<br /> with ENCORE Technology<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
| Recovery polystyrene foam with premium double clay-coated paper facers
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| Recovery polystyrene foam with<br />premium double clay-coated paper facers
 
| • 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
 
| • 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
 
| • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing
 
| • Signage - Interior<br /> • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing
| • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting/Punching
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| • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting/ Punching
 
| Relief cut or scores required for forming
 
| Relief cut or scores required for forming
 
| Combustible
 
| Combustible
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| FOME-COR QUIKSTIK<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
 
| FOME-COR QUIKSTIK<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
| Extruded polystyrene foam with clay-coated paper facers, one side covered with pressure sensitive adhesive
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| Extruded polystyrene foam with<br />clay-coated paper facers, one side<br />covered with pressure sensitive adhesive
 
| • 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
 
| • 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 /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Framing
 
| • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Framing
| • Mounting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting /<br /> Punching<br /> • Embossing
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| • 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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| FOME-COR SINGLESTEP<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
 
| FOME-COR SINGLESTEP<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
| Extruded polystyrene foam with clay-coated paper facers, one side covered with heat-activated adhesive
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| Extruded polystyrene foam with<br />clay-coated paper facers, one side<br />covered with heat-activated adhesive
 
| • Eliminates the use of hot melt tissue stock<br /> • Adhesive is activated with low temperature settings for a quick, damage-free mount<br /> • Can be used on a heated mechanical or vacuum dry mount press, or with a  heated roller laminator
 
| • Eliminates the use of hot melt tissue stock<br /> • Adhesive is activated with low temperature settings for a quick, damage-free mount<br /> • Can be used on a heated mechanical or vacuum dry mount press, or with a  heated roller laminator
 
| • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Framing
 
| • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Framing
| • Mounting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting/Punching<br /> • Embossing
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| • 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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| FOME-COR JETMOUNT<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
 
| FOME-COR JETMOUNT<br /> Paper-faced Foam Board
| Denser, extruded polystyrene foam with double clay-coated paper facers
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| Denser, extruded polystyrene foam with<br />double clay-coated paper facers
 
| • Enhanced foam core provides increased rigidity and warp resistance<br /> • Great for more demanding mounting jobs such as free-standing displays, signage and framing<br />  • Prints & cuts with the same quality as standard FOME-COR
 
| • Enhanced foam core provides increased rigidity and warp resistance<br /> • Great for more demanding mounting jobs such as free-standing displays, signage and framing<br />  • Prints & cuts with the same quality as standard FOME-COR
 
| • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Framing
 
| • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Framing
| • Mounting<br /> • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting¹<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting /Punching
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| • Mounting<br /> • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Die Cutting/ Punching
 
| Relief  cuts or scores required for forming
 
| Relief  cuts or scores required for forming
 
| Combustible
 
| Combustible
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| DISPA  <br /> Paper Composite Board
 
| DISPA  <br /> Paper Composite Board
| 100%   paper board with a unique core structure of embossed, formed paper & smooth white paper facers
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| 100% paper board with a unique core<br />structure of embossed, formed paper<br />& smooth white paper facers
 
| • Bright white, smooth paper surfaces are ideal for digital & screen  printing<br /> • Extremely lightweight for easy handling and installation<br /> • Efficient and easy processing capabilities<br /> • No unattractive or distracting extrusion lines that can be seen with  corrugated or fluted<br /> • Made of 100% FSC-Certified paper (FSC-C169891)<br /> • 100% recyclable!
 
| • Bright white, smooth paper surfaces are ideal for digital & screen  printing<br /> • Extremely lightweight for easy handling and installation<br /> • Efficient and easy processing capabilities<br /> • No unattractive or distracting extrusion lines that can be seen with  corrugated or fluted<br /> • Made of 100% FSC-Certified paper (FSC-C169891)<br /> • 100% recyclable!
 
| • POP  Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Hanging Signs
 
| • POP  Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Framing<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Hanging Signs
| • Mounting<br /> • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Routing<br /> • Die Cutting/Punching<br /> • Crease Wheel
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| • Mounting<br /> • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Routing<br /> • Die Cutting/ Punching<br /> • Crease Wheel
 
| Relief cuts or scores required for forming
 
| Relief cuts or scores required for forming
 
| Combustible
 
| Combustible
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| DISPA SIRIUS<br /> Paper Composite Board
 
| DISPA SIRIUS<br /> Paper Composite Board
| 100% paper board with a unique core structure of embossed, formed paper & premium white paper facers with ColorPRO Technology
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| 100% paper board with a unique core<br />structure of embossed, formed paper<br />& premium white paper facers with<br />ColorPRO Technology
 
| • Designed to optimize digital  printing performance using specialized papers with ColorPRO Technology<br /> • Paper facers absorb less ink than standard uncoated paper, resulting in highly saturated colors & optimized ink consumption<br /> • Achieves higher black optical density & wider color gamut over  uncoated paper<br /> • Delivers sharp details, lines, & text for clear, eye-catching  graphics<br /> • Made of 100% FSC®-Certified paper (FSC®-C169891);  100% recyclable!
 
| • Designed to optimize digital  printing performance using specialized papers with ColorPRO Technology<br /> • Paper facers absorb less ink than standard uncoated paper, resulting in highly saturated colors & optimized ink consumption<br /> • Achieves higher black optical density & wider color gamut over  uncoated paper<br /> • Delivers sharp details, lines, & text for clear, eye-catching  graphics<br /> • Made of 100% FSC®-Certified paper (FSC®-C169891);  100% recyclable!
 
| • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Hanging Signs
 
| • POP Displays<br /> • Exhibits & Kiosks<br /> • Signage - Interior<br /> • Hanging Signs
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| DISPA OUTDOOR<br /> Paper Composite Board
 
| DISPA OUTDOOR<br /> Paper Composite Board
| 100%  paper board with a unique core structure of embossed, formed paper & smooth white paper facers suitable for exterior applications
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| 100%  paper board with a unique core<br />structure of embossed, formed paper<br />& smooth white paper facers<br />suitable for exterior applications
 
| • Suitable for short-term outdoor applications & signage<br />• Smooth, white paper surfaces are ideal for digital & screen  printing<br /> • Extremely lightweight for easy handling and installation<br /> • No unattractive or distracting extrusion lines that can be seen with  corrugated or fluted materials<br /> • Made of 100% FSC®-Certified paper (FSC®-C169891);  100% recyclable
 
| • Suitable for short-term outdoor applications & signage<br />• Smooth, white paper surfaces are ideal for digital & screen  printing<br /> • Extremely lightweight for easy handling and installation<br /> • No unattractive or distracting extrusion lines that can be seen with  corrugated or fluted materials<br /> • Made of 100% FSC®-Certified paper (FSC®-C169891);  100% recyclable
 
| • Signage - Exterior (short-term)<br /> • Promotional Displays<br /> • Exhibits and Kiosks
 
| • Signage - Exterior (short-term)<br /> • Promotional Displays<br /> • Exhibits and Kiosks
| • Mounting<br /> • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Routing<br /> • Die Cutting/Punching<br /> • Crease Wheel
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| • Mounting<br /> • Digital/Screen Printing<br /> • Painting<br /> • Knife Cutting<br /> • Routing<br /> • Die Cutting/ Punching<br /> • Crease Wheel
 
| Relief cuts or scores required for forming
 
| Relief cuts or scores required for forming
 
| Combustible
 
| Combustible
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| SINTRA  CONSTRUCT<br /> Expanded PVC
 
| SINTRA  CONSTRUCT<br /> Expanded PVC
| Moderately expanded PVC   specially created for mechanical assembly &<br />     fabrication applications
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| Moderately expanded PVC <br />specially created for mechanical assembly &<br />fabrication applications
| • Very good impact strength and  scratch resistance<br />     • Easily machined and fabricated<br />     • Provides needed staple and screw retention<br />     • Highly resistant to moisture absorption;   No rotting or de-lamination<br />     • Lightweight yet extremely rigid & durable<br />     • Heat formable and chemical resistant
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| • Very good impact strength and  scratch resistance<br /> • Easily machined and fabricated<br /> • Provides needed staple and screw retention<br /> • Highly resistant to moisture absorption; No rotting or de-lamination<br /> • Lightweight yet extremely rigid & durable<br /> • Heat formable and chemical resistant
| • Shelving & Storage   components<br />     • Framing<br />     • Signage - Strutural<br />     • Exhibits and Kiosks
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| • Shelving & Storage components<br /> • Framing<br /> • Signage - Structural<br /> • Exhibits and Kiosks
| • Mounting³<br />     • Repositioning Vinyl<br />     • Painting<br />     • Saw Cutting<br />     • Routing<br />     • Forming Curves
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| • Mounting<br /> • Repositioning Vinyl<br /> • Painting<br /> • Saw Cutting<br /> • Routing<br /> • Forming Curves
| • Thermoplastic;<br />    heat required<br />     for all forming<br />     • Drape forming<br />     • Vacuum forming<br />     • Free forming<br />     • Line bending
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| • Thermoplastic; heat required<br /> for all forming<br /> • Drape forming<br /> • Vacuum forming<br /> • Free forming<br /> • Line bending
 
| Not Tested
 
| Not Tested
 
| Suitable for<br /> outdoor usage
 
| Suitable for<br /> outdoor usage
 
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| SINTRA  VERS<br /> Expanded PVC
 
| SINTRA  VERS<br /> Expanded PVC
| Lighter  weight, moderately expanded PVC in a homogeneous sheet with<br />    a low-gloss satin finish
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| Lighter  weight, moderately<br />expanded PVC in a homogeneous sheet with<br />    a low-gloss satin finish
 
| • The  market standard for expanded PVC<br />    • Versatile general purpose PVC board for a variety of display  applications<br />    • Very good digital and screen printing results;  Can be digitally printed on both sides<br />    • Excellent dent and scratch resistance<br />    • Lighter weight for easy handling and installation<br />    • Ideal for quick-turn, high volume projects
 
| • The  market standard for expanded PVC<br />    • Versatile general purpose PVC board for a variety of display  applications<br />    • Very good digital and screen printing results;  Can be digitally printed on both sides<br />    • Excellent dent and scratch resistance<br />    • Lighter weight for easy handling and installation<br />    • Ideal for quick-turn, high volume projects
 
| • POP  Displays<br />    • Exhibits & Kiosks<br />    • Framing<br />    • Signage - Interior & Exterior
 
| • POP  Displays<br />    • Exhibits & Kiosks<br />    • Framing<br />    • Signage - Interior & Exterior

Revision as of 09:18, 6 June 2023

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
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
• Painting
• 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 - Structural
• Exhibits and Kiosks
• Mounting
• 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.

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