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GRAVOPLY LASER (p. 16 &17)

The most versatile engraving plastic in the industry.

With the growing CO2 laser environment this material started out being made just for a CO2 laser engraver.

It is now for both laser and rotary engraving both inside and outside.

If you only could buy one type of plastic this would be it.

GRAVOPLY ULTRA (p. 18 & 19)

This micro-cap product allows fine

detailed engraving similar to a foil cap product (like Gravoply 2),

but the non-foil solid plastic cap offers more overall durability a

trait traditionally limited to the standard .010” laminated caps

(like Gravoply 1). In fact, this cap is so durable it can be used

indoors or outdoors. Even better, this fully UV stable 2-Ply product

can be engraved with a rotary engraver or a laser engraver. And

now this product is available in a variety of overall thicknesses

(.020”, 1/16”, 3/32”) and offers many matte and satin surface

finishes to choose from. 

GRAVOLASE METALLICS (p. 38 & 39)

Similar in appearance to the Metallex product line, Gravolase

Metallics uses many of the same foil cap layers. But Gravolase

Metallics uses a core of laserable solid DR plastic, instead of ABS

plastic. DR is a special formulation of a modified acrylic known

best for it’s laserability. Available in either a flexible .020” or a

sturdy 1/16” overall thickness.

GRAVOPLY 1 (p. 28 & 29 )

Still our most popular product, Gravoply 1 is constructed with a

standard .010” cap layer and is perfect for most any indoor application.

Coming standard with a satin surface finish, Gravoply 1

now has many matte and textured color options available as well.

GRAVOPLY 2 (p. 20)

The micro thin .001” foil cap of Gravoply 2 allows for very fine

detailed engraving. While this is perfect for small text and/or intricate

logos required of many indoor applications, the thicker cap

of Gravoply 1 may be better for many industrial applications

where long-term cap durability may be put to the test. Gravoply 2

comes standard with a matte surface finish, but we now have

Gravoply 2 Gloss available, which has a glossy clear protective

cap layer.

GRAVOPLY 3C (p. 30)

3-Ply materials typically have a cap on either side of the core, so

you can engrave on either side of the material. However, this

3-Ply material is constructed with 3 layers to be forward engraved

from one side. The unique composition allows you to create a

3-color interior sign with your engraver. Engrave to .002” to

expose the first core, and to .012” to expose the second core.

GRAVO-TAC (p. 36) GRAVO-TAC EXTERIOR (p. 23)

A growing favorite for indoor signage, the design of Gravo-Tac

provides the core (substrate) and cap (profile) layers separately.

By outlining the desired images or text in the adhesive-backed

profile layer, and peeling away the excess material, Gravo-Tac

creates raised-letter signage capable of complying with all ADA

raised-letter regulations. The raised-letter process is also a great

way to create multi-colored signage with your engraving machine.

GRAVO-TAC EXTERIOR 

Virtually identical in appearance to our standard Gravo-Tac, the

UV stability of Gravo-Tac Exterior means you now have a raised

letter signage solution for all your outdoor applications.

METALLEX (p. 40)

It’s the plastic that looks like metal. Save weight and expense on

all your indoor metallic applications! Most popular for creating

badges. Available in a variety of colors and 3 surface styles: The

original Metallex is constructed with a laminated metallic foil cap.

Metallex 2 has a special surface treatment to add scratch resistance

to the beautiful yet sensitive metallic foil cap. And Metallex

Gloss has an added glossy clear protective cap layer over the

metallic foil – designed for the ultimate in scratch resistance.

STICK-A-LASE (p. 25)

Available in black/white or silver/black, this .004” thick, adhesive backed,

laserable plastic is perfect for bar-codes, cylindrical

labeling, ID plates or trophy plates. Sold in convenient 4.75” x

32’ rolls.

RUBBALASE (p. 27)

This natural rubber product, sold in small A4 size sheets, is perfect

for creating high quality rubber stamps with your laser machine.

GRAVOSTRAT PHENOLIC (p. 26)

Phenolic is a very rigid fibrous product that can be very susceptible

to humidity, but is usually chosen for its non-flammable fire retardant

qualities.

GRAVOGLAS 1 (p. 21)

This acrylic 2-Ply is designed exclusively for sub-surface engraving,

and is suitable for outdoor applications. Different from Gravoglas

2-Plex, Gravoglas 1 has a thin micro-cap on a more rigid clear

solid acrylic core. The thin cap offers fine detailed engraving –

and it is laserable, too!

GRAVOGLAS 2-PLEX (p. 32,33,34,35)

Designed with the same .010” cap thickness as our standard

indoor plastic Gravoply 1, the UV stability of Gravoglas

2-Plex makes it perfect for all outdoor applications. Available in

matte, glossy, or textured surface finishes for surface or subsurface

engraving.

GRAVOFOIL (p. 31)

Sold in sheet form, this .008” thick adhesive-backed product is

only for use with a rotary engraver. It creates an industrial

strength permanently engraved sticker. Its very malleable PVC

construction allows it to conform to many product applications.

VINYL (p. 37)

For use on rigid or flexible signage to provide lettering or

graphics. Typically cut with a vinyl plotter machine, this single-ply

adhesive backed material is perfect for most any outdoor application.

Available in 3.2 mil thick Calendered Vinyl or 5.5 mil thick

Reflective vinyl. Sold in full rolls only.

ACRYLIC (p. 64)

Used most often in the engraving industry as a back-plate to add

overall thickness to a thinner (and typically more expensive)

product. For wall mounting, this thickness adds to the perceived

value and the aesthetic.

GRAVOBRASS (p. 44)

Now available for a variety of applications.

Premium Gravobrass has a thin protective

lacquer coating to protect the surface from

oxidizing over time, but is only suitable for

indoor environments. Gravobrass Exterior

is a solid raw brass typically used for office

building exteriors, commonly called

“Doctor Plates”. If you do not want the

appearance of aging or oxidizing brass, it

will be required to coat the final engraved (and likely paint-filled)

product with an exterior-grade clear lacquer before or soon after

mounting.

GRAVOSTRAL (p. 41)

While the cap is metal, the core is Phenolic.

Perfect for upscale interior metal signage. And

because the .010” aluminum caps cover a

black Phenolic core, you will never need to

paint fill this metal product after engraving.

This product can save you time and money.

GRAVOXAL ANODIZED ALUMINUM (p. 42)

This solid sheet of aluminum has an

anodized surface. The anodization colors

the actual metal to a depth of .001” to

.002” and is typically more durable than a

paint that is applied to the surface of the

metal. For this reason, anodized

aluminum is often used for industrial applications

requiring a durable surface finish.

While anodized aluminum can be

engraved with a laser engraver, an engraved contrast will only

be realized with gold, black, or colored aluminum. The silver

version has a clear anodization.

ALUMIMARK  (p. 48)

This special line of gold anodized

aluminum returns black characters

when lasered with any standard CO2

laser engraver. No oxidation or paint

fill needed – and it only requires 5-10

watts of power!

Now available in silver or gold,

and suitable for most outdoor environments. May require

a clear lacquer coat after engraving for harsh outdoor environments.

COLORED ALUMINUM (p. 46)

This aluminum has been painted with a polyester-based paint.

The process is very economical and is historically one of the

preferred choices for economical trophy plates. Since top coating

of colored aluminum is painted with a polyester-based paint, the

surface is sublimation-receptive for dye-sublimation transfers.

And the masking on this product is clear, so you can print your

dyes directly through the masking for easier clean-up.

Sublimation images work best with white, silver or gold colors.

TROPHY BRASS (p. 47)

Created with economy in mind, Trophy Brass consists of a more

economical brass-coated layer of solid paint. Designed for use

with a rotary engraver, Trophy Brass can provide you the rich

appeal of engraved brass without the cost of Premium Brass.

COLORED STEEL (p. 43)

Colored Steel is actually a brass-plated steel product. Designed

for use with a laser machine, this product returns brilliant gold

lettering when engraved with a laser engraver. And the clear

layer of lacquer under the polyester-based topcoat of paint

protects the brass from oxidizing for years to come. The great

appearance and low price have made Colored Steel a recent

favorite of trophy shops using laser engravers. Since top coating

of colored steel is painted with a polyester-based paint, the

surface is sublimation-receptive for dye-sublimation transfers.

And the masking on this product is clear, so you can print your

dyes directly through the masking for easier clean-up.

Sublimation images work best with white, silver or gold colors.

MARBLED STEEL (p. 43)

Built just like our Colored Steel, the final

layer of paint on Marbled Steel is a faux

marble pattern. All the other great

properties of Colored Steel remain the

same on this version of Colored Steel.

DURABLACK (p. 49)

Aluminum for CO2 laser marking needs in high production environments.  

Conforms to: MIL-STD 130N, A-A-50271 and MIL-STD 15024F, Type L, MIL-STD 810G for withstanding 96 hours of exposure to corrosive chemicals.

ASTM B117 30 days exposure to salt fog.