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  Hanging Sign Blank

  Posted by Jim McManus on 29 March 2007 at 06:34

  Hi guys,
  Does anyone know of a supplier of hanging sign blanks. Customer has had a previous sign ( home made, plywood ) which has not surprisingly fell to bits. A new sign is required but she would like to utilise the existing frame. It is situated next to a fast road and so will be subject to quite a bit of movement with heavy lorries etc. trundling past. She is keen to keep a hanging type sign rather than a post fixed sign. Trouble is, I think it will need to be heavily weighted to minimise movement. The previous sign was fixed with chains which might not be ideal.

  Any help and suggestions welcome.

  Thank you,

  Jim

  David Shannon replied 18 years, 9 months ago 4 Members · 7 Replies
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  David Shannon

  Member

  30 March 2007 at 18:49

  I’d recommend GRP every time for this situation- comes with its own integral moulding. There are various suppliers advertised in the sign mags who supply fully-finished double-sided projecting signs in various RAL colours and standard sizes ( 610 x 610 is popular)

  The surface is perfect for vinyl graphics, GRP is built-to-last, and it’s heavy enough not to swing violently.

  All you have to do is measure the centres of the existing bracket and inform the supplier who will build in hooks when the 2 moulded panels are adhered back-to-back.

  Also if you’re worried about the sign swinging too high, attach a loose safety chain to the bottom corner of sign nearest the post in a colour to suit – usually black

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  Peter Normington

  Member

  30 March 2007 at 21:18

  http://www.glasplas.co.uk

  Back to back with a timber insert for the hanging brackets to screw into
  use galvanized hasps from B&Q 4 hole fixings.
  very strong and does the job

  Peter

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  Hugh Potter

  Member

  30 March 2007 at 21:22

  i just use dibond on very short chains ! have used two back to back for added weight in the past though.

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  Martin Pearson

  Member

  30 March 2007 at 21:28

  What sort of size is it Jim? I have used GRP for this sort of thing with good results. Also depending on what sort of existing framework it has there may be other alternatives.

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  Peter Normington

  Member

  30 March 2007 at 21:46

  chains are not good, they move in 2 directions. swinging signs, should be secured with hinges, and the movement restricted to 2 directions, otherwise in a high wind things go wrong.

  Weight is a factor, the heavier, the more stable in winds, but then you need the appropriate bracket to support the sign.

  Peter

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  David Shannon

  Member

  31 March 2007 at 14:13

  Agree – hinges or horseshoe-type fittings are much superior to chains

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  David Shannon

  Member

  31 March 2007 at 14:18

  You can also try http://www.signmasteruk.co.uk

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