Nova Polymers manufactures Novacryl Photopolymer for ADA Compliant Braille signage. This presentation reviews the photopolymer sign making process, the features and benefits of photopolymer for ADA signs, discusses the 6 Novacryl Designer Series products, continuing education, specification and how Nova help sign fabricators, designers and architects manufacture and specify photopolymer ADA signage.

1. Novacryl Photopolymer Product
Webinar Series

2. Michael Santos
Director, Sales and Marketing
mike@novapolymers.com
@mikevsantos | @novapolymers

3. Webinar Objectives
What is
photopolymer
Novacryl Designer
Series
Photopolymer
Specs and
Continuing
Education
Working
Together

4. The purpose of Accessibility Codes is to allow
a person with a physical disability to
independently get to, enter, and use a site,
facility, building, or element.
- ICC/ANSI A117.1

5. Understanding Photopolymer
The Process and Benefits

6. Drying
STEP 4
Dry the moisture off the material.
The photopolymer and the base
PETG does not absorb moisture
during the washout - drying is to
evaporate any standing moisture
left on the sheet.
Post Exposure
STEP 5
Post exposure is a second
exposure to fully cure, harden and
activate the photpolymer. This is
the final step in processing
photopolymer.
STEPprocess of making
photopolymer signage:
5
PHOTOPOLYMER SIGNS
HOW TO MAKE
5 Easy Steps
Contact With Flim Negative
STEP 1
The first step is to place a high
density film negative on top of the
photopolymer sheet.
Note: This shows how the Braille
will appear after the top coating.
Exposure with UV Light
STEP 2
There is a bank of UV lamps that
shine down and pass through the
clear areas of the film negative
and expose the photopolymer
material.
Wash in Plain Tap Water
STEP 3
The unexposed photopolymer gets washed away
during the washout process in plain tap water.
The photopolymer effluent is 100% biodegrad-
able and goes right down the drain. You are left
with the exposed raised images.

12. Photopolymer & Productivity

13. Over 400 signs

15. Vandal Resistent Tactile

16. Adhesive Bond

17. Chemical Bond

19. Compliant Braille and Tactile

20. Decorative Elements

24. Environmentally Conscious

25. Recycled Content
Biodegradable
Recyclable
LEED Points

26. Novacryl Photopolymer Substrates
The Designer Series

28. Novacryl PT Series

29. Novacryl® PT Series Attributes
•Clear PETG Base
•PETG contains a minimum of 40% recycled content
•Matte Non-Glare Finish
•Available in 8 Gauge – 020, 040, 060, 080, 118, 190,
236, 375
•.032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
•Sheet are available in 19”x25” sheet.
•PT-118 and PT-236 are available in 30”x40” as well

35. 10Division
Novacryl ECR Series

36. Novacryl® ECR Series Attributes
• 3form Varia Ecoresin PETG Base
• PETG contains a minimum of 40% recycled content
• Patterns consist of natural organics and various materials
• Matte Non-Glare Finish
• Available in 4 Gauge – 060, 118, 236, 375
• .032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
• Sheet are available in 19”x24” sheet
• All material is made to order – 3-4 weeks for delivery

41. Novacryl LP Series

42. Novacryl® LP Series Attributes
• Laminate Base consisting of either Wilsonart, Pionite or
Formica
• Pattern or finish must have a matte finish
• Gauge of the Novacryl LP sheet is approx 1/8”
• .032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
• Sheet are available in 19”x24” sheet.
• All material is made to order – 3-4 weeks for delivery

46. Novacryl YA Series

47. Novacryl® YA Series Attributes
• Brushed Aluminum Base
• Aluminum Gauge is 0.16”
• .032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
• Sheet are available in 19”x25” sheet.

49. Novacryl EX Series

50. Novacryl® EX Series Attributes
• Aluminum Base
• Aluminum Gauge is 0.14”
• .032” Exterior synthetic rubber polymer blend
• Polymer has 0% swell rate and absorbs no moisture
• Sheet are available in 20”x30” sheet.

53. Novacryl
Permaglow Series

54. Novacryl® Permaglow Series
Attributes
• Photoluminescent Base
• Photoluminescent Gauge is 0.44”
• .032” Moisture resistant photopolymer layer
• Sheet are available in 19”x25” sheet.

56. Specs & Continuing Education
The Process

58. 3-part CSI
Specs

59. Accessibility & The ADA
2010 Standard (SAD) For Room Identification Signs
Program # 2010 Standard | Provider # K325
AIA CES
Provider

60. On-site Education

61. Nova Polymers, Inc.
Who We Are & How We Work Together

62. Just In Time
Manufacturing

63. 8 Global
Locations

69. NovaPolymers.com | +1 888.484.NOVA