Gatorplast® Board

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Smooth plastic facers for colors that POP 

The smooth, plastic facers of GATORPLAST allow for more vibrant colors and vivid images, making this high performance foam board an excellent solution for digital printing applications. The high-impact facers resist warping, are moisture-resistant, and are ideal for applying vinyl graphics.

Material Composition

GATORPLAST is comprised of extruded polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of high-impact polystyrene cap facers. Made in the USA.

Advantages with GATORPLAST®

  • Bright white, smooth plastic facers provide excellent digital printing results
  • High-impact facers are warp and moisture resistant
  • Plastic surface is ideal for applying vinyl graphics 
  • Routs and cuts cleanly for easy fabrication
  • Very good dent and scratch resistance
  • Lightweight with good dimensional stability
  • Available in a wide range of thicknesses and sheets sizes
  • Consistent bright white surface and sheet thickness

 

Recommended Applications

Below are some of the more common applications for which GATORPLAST® provides a solution

  • POP / POS Displays Medium-term application life
  • Exhibits & Kiosks Medium-term application life
  • Interior Signage & Displays Medium-term application life
  • Hanging Signage Medium-term application life
  • Window Displays Medium-term application life
  • Promotional Campaigns Medium-term application life
  • 3-Dimensional Displays Medium-term application life
  • Retail Fixtures Medium-term application life
  • Dimensional Letters Medium-term application life

 

Recommended Fabrication Methods

  • Mounting
  • Repositioning Vinyl
  • Digital Printing
  • Screen Printing
  • Painting Do not expose core to solvent-based paints
  • Knife Cutting
  • Saw Cutting
  • Routing
  • Die Cut/Punch May be die cut in gauges up to 3/16
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Facers are purchased from suppliers that participate in either the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or have a Forest Management Certification