Materials
Mohawk ES Plastic meets U.S. Government specification No. LP-387A Type NDP.
ES Plastic
Used for Series 100 - Engraved graphic process and Series 200A
| Material Thickness |
1/16˝ - 1/8˝ |
Maximum continuous
operating temperature |
200˚F (93˚C) |
| Flexural strength flat |
14,500 psi |
| Tensile strength |
9,000 psi |
| Mil. Spec |
LP-387a
Type NDP |
NEMA rated ”Self-extinguishing”
See color chart for available
colors using this process.
MP Plastic
Used for Series 200A - Sand Carved® graphic process
| Material Thickness |
1/16˝ - 1/8˝ - 1/4˝ |
Maximum continuous
operating temperature |
225˚F (107˚C) |
| Flexural strength flat |
25,000 psi |
| Tensile strength |
22,000 psi |
| Compressive strength flat |
47,000 psi |
| Shear strength |
16,800 psi |
| Dielectric strength short Time
(D229 test) |
330 volts/Mil |
NEMA rated ”Self-extinguishing”
See color chart for available letter
colors using this process. Custom painted
letter colors are available for an extra charge.
Fiberglass
Used for Series 200A - Sand Carved® graphic process. Letter color white or black.
| Material Thickness |
1/8˝ or 1/4˝ |
Maximum continuous
operating temperature |
180˚F (82˚C) |
| Flexural strength flat |
22,000 psi |
| Tensile strength |
14,000 psi |
| Mil. Spec |
LP-387a
Type NDP |
Acrylics - (with solid color) Used for Series 100 - Engraved, Series 200 - Dimensional, and Series 400 - Vinyl applied graphic processes’. Material thickness 1/8˝ and 1/4˝. Finish - gloss only. Colors available: Black, Brown, White, Red, and Blue.
Clear Acrylics - (non glare) Used for Series 300 - Sub-surface graphic and Series 200 - Dimensional graphic processes only. Material thickness 1/8˝ and 1/16˝. Using this process, background color is second surface painted.
Metals - Used for Series 100 - Engraved and Series 400 - Vinyl applied graphic processes. Satin aluminum - 1/8˝ thickness only. (Polished finish available at an extra charge). Brass: 1/16˝ thickness for satin finish and .050˝ thickness for polished finish.
Most of our materials are created with a self-extinguishing substance. |
