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   - GRP Panels for Signage which have No Theft Value

Filon Plate used for Road Signage

Filon Plate is a uniquely formulated GRP flat sheet which has been developed as a base product for the production of all types of signs and signage. The product is seen as a competitive alternative to aluminium which is used extensively in signage.

The exceptional qualities of Filon Plate make it ideal for temporary traffic, road, commercial and industrial sign applications. The product has been developed with significant improvements in ridgidity and strength, plus it is very robust and will withstand extreme conditions. One of its special characteristics is that unlike aluminium it has no scrap value, thereby eliminating the constant problems of theft.

The essential qualifications of Filon Plate are :

  • Excellent characteristics with regard to weathering, atmospheric pollution
  • resistance and high impact damage. Filon Plate use for Car Parking Signage
  • Covered with Class 1 retro-reflective vinyl's from 3M and Nikkalite it meets
  • the requirements of the accelerated weathering tests.
  • 3M and Nikkalite have both tested for peel adhesion, outgassing, plasticiser
  • migration, and state when covered with their respective vinyl's Filon Plate
  • gives comparable results to aluminium substrates.
  • Compatible with 3M Scotchlite and Nikkalite reflective films.

    Filon Plate GRP sign panels offer a number of compelling benefits :

  • No theft value, GRP panels have no intrinsic scrap value.
  • Superior ridgidity and strength with overall improvements of 15% to 30% on
  • original formulation.
  • Virtually unbreakable and does not shatter on impact.
  • High durability and minimum maintenance being unaffected by extremes in
  • temperature or British weather conditions.
  • Can be used in marine and other harsh environments, being unaffected by
  • aggressive chemicals or road and sea salt which would corrode other products.
  • Self coloured grey or white panels need no reverse painting.

    If you wish to obtain more information about our Filon Plate product you can view and print the Technical Datasheet in PDF format.
    To do this you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader running on your computer. Filon Plate Datasheet (1035Kb)

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