Traffic Grade Sheet 5052 H38 Treated
These panels are bare aluminum sheets specified by FHWA and MUTCD for traffic signs. They are a harder aluminum that is not bendable, and are Alodine treated for a more durable, less corrosive finish. These sheets can be used for a wide variety of traffic solutions.
- 4’x8’ Alodine treated aluminum panels
- .125” .1” .080” .063” thicknesses
- Harder aluminum, not bendable
- 5052-H38 aluminum alloy
- Ideal applications include:
- Traffic and Safety
- Building Signs
- Wayfinding Signs
- Site Signs
Bare Blanks
A wide range of manufactured aluminum blanks for stop signs, road signs, regulatory signs or any custom signs that are built to last and ready to use.
- Available in .063, .080, .090, .125 inch thicknesses
- A premium, high strength, bare aluminum, alloy 5052-H32, which provides optimal durability for signage.
- Routable and bendable
- Direct from the factory
- Ideal applications include:
- Traffic and Safety
- Electrical Signage
- Exterior Signage
Painted Blanks
Our painted aluminum sign blanks are designed for your graphic to be easily screen-printed and accepts vinyl graphic as well.
- Pre-painted white aluminum.
- Aluminum is bendable and routable.
- Vinyl, UV, and Screenprint ready.
- Made using 502-H38 alloy aluminum.
- Ideal Applications:
- Parking lot signs
- Real estate signs
- Aisle Marking
- Indoor wayfinding signs
- Novelty Signs
Reflective Blanks
Designed for durability and visibility, our reflective sign blanks come in a variety of different sizes, shapes, and colors to fit your needs.
- Standard thickness include .063", .080", .100", and .125".
- Blanks are made using 5052-H38 allow aluminum conforming to ASTM-B209.
- Ready for vinyl & screenprint graphics.
- Available in the following finishes exclusively using 3M sheeting:
- Advanced Engineer Grade (AEGP)
- High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)
- Diamond Grade (DG)
- Diamond Grade Prismatic (DG3)
- Applications:
- Traffic and Safety
- Traffic and Safety
Maxmetal™ (ACM) Blanks
Found exclusively at Grimco, Maxmetal™ leads the market for high quality aluminum composite materials designed exclusively for the sign market.
- 3mm MAXMETAL ACM sign blanks
- Pre-painted both sides
- Routable, vinyl, screenprint, and flatbed receptive.
- Applications:
- Parking lot signage
- Real estate signs
- Aisle marking
- Indoor wayfinding
- Novelty Signs
Grimco Works for You with Premade and Custom Traffic Signs
DOT & MUTCD compliant signage from Grimco. Cover all of your business needs to maintain safety, control traffic, and provide information or warnings. Our inventory makes it possible for you to find solutions tailored exactly to your needs backed by our expert manufacturing and production teams.
Advanced Engineer Grade (AEG)
3M™ Advanced Flexible Engineer Grade Sheeting Series 7300 is flexible, reflective, and reliable for non-critical signs (white only) and temporary traffic control devices.
- Basic level of reflectivity, excellent visual uniformity
- Impact-resistant material, long life in harsh environments
- Can be applied to a variety substrates using automated equipment or by hand
- ASTM Type I
- Ideal Applications include:
- Parking Lot Signs
- Neighborhood Signs
- Loading Dock & Warehouse Signage
- Courtesy and Restrictive Signage
- Health & Safety Signage
- And More!
High Intensity Prismatic (HIP)
3M™ HIP Reflective is a non-metalized, microprismatic lens sheeting designed as a long-term solution for durable reflective traffic control, work zone and delineator signage.
- Long term durability up to 10 years
- Pressure sensitive, solvent-free adhesive
- ASTM D4956 Type III, IV
- Ideal Applications include Regulatory Signs for:
- Traffic Control Signage
- Work Zone Signage
- Delineator Signage
- Speed Limit Signage
- And more!
Diamond Grade (DG3 & DGO)
3M™ DG3 Reflective Sheeting Series 4000 is the most efficient retroreflective prism design currently available from 3M and is designed to be used on vertical traffic signs and delineators.
- Long term durability, 10+ years
- 3M's Top Line of Reflectivity
- ASTM D4956 Type IX, ASTM Type D4956 Type XI, CWZ specifications.
- Ideal Applications include:
- Warning Signage
- Construction Work Zone Signage
- Florescent sheeting offered for School and Pedestrian Crosswalks
- And more!
- Also available in Diamond Grade Orange (DGO) 3924S
- Temporary Signage, 3-5 years
- Sheeting for Work Zones
- Doesn't need an UV overlay
1170 ElectroCut Film
3M™ ElectroCut Film Series 1170 is a durable, acrylic film coated with a transparent, pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is designed to be used on 3M™ Reflective Sheeting, and is compatible with the variety of industry-preferred 3M™ reflective series listed above.
- Clear - to offer UV protection and 3M warranty on HIP and Above Sheeting
- Color to help make Street Name signs in house along with UV protection
Posts & Accessories
Grimco leads the industry in supplying square and U-channel metal sign posts along with all the hardware and tools you need to install them. Heavily stocked at our nationwide network of locations for quick turnaround times.
- Breakaway installation
- Difference between Green and Galvanizes Metal
- Standard size U-Channel 6,7,8,10,12
- 1.12 vs 2#
- 12 ga vs 14 gauge
Mounting Brackets & Hardware
Grimco offers all types of sign brackets - wall mount, street sign, light pole, signpost and more. Combined with our expansive selection of sign fasteners and accessories and we have the supplies for mounting or hanging any sign you can make.
- Extruded versus flat
- Caps
- Cross brackets
- Tops
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