Photopolymers for Signage
Novacryl AL Series (Aluminum) provides the designer with a classic aluminum look. A great pallet for ADA/Braille signs that offers both modern and art deco look to wayfinding signage.
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Tim Lloyd
Director of Business, Sales, & Marketing
Email – tlloyd@novapolymers.com
Phone – 630-470-4980
Tim Lloyd brings over 30 years of invaluable experience to the sign industry. As a fourth-generation sign professional, Tim has a deep-rooted passion and knowledge for the field. His expertise lies in paints, polymer technology, and providing comprehensive Braille ADA sign education to designers. Tim's commitment to inNOVAtion and dedication to enhancing accessibility through signs make him a valuable asset in the industry. With his wealth of experience and specialized skills, Tim ensures that Nova Polymers continues to be at the forefront of sign manufacturing and technology advancements.
ADA Education
This course will educate the attendee about all current Federal and State ADA/Accessibility requirements (including the 2010 Standard (SAD) as it relates to room identification signs, and will provide education about the technical characteristics (geared toward helping designers) concerning the most commonly used material (photopolymer) for Accessible/ADA compliant signage.
Interior Photopolymers
Nova has partnered with 3form® to develop one of the most creative solutions ever introduced to the Architectural Signage industry.
This solution bonds Nova''s clear photopolymer layer (found in the industry leading NovAcryl) to 3forms® Varia™ Series base material. 3forms® patented EcoResin; which has up to 40% recycled content, compliments Nova''s already diverse line of green solutions.
As the name implies, the choices of Varia™ resin panels are as diverse as your imagination. By allowing you to custom-select the color, pattern, texture, interlayer and finish of your material, Nova''s Varia™ series photopolymer solution transforms into the perfect medium for your architectural applications.
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No painting required! Save on sign fabrication lead time and be ready for any job with Novacryl® PT™ Series White PETG.
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Choose from a range of materials, colors, and patterns.
Customizable signage for designers and fabricators: With the Novacryl® LP™ Series, sign designers have the freedom to choose from a wide range of wood grains, marbles, and granites on top of hundreds of colors and patterns.
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When seconds count in a building emergency, provide your customers with the optimum solution for safety and egress signage using Nova Polymers 100% compliant, glow in the dark braille/ADA photopolymer sign substate, Permaglow.
Permaglow absorbs light quickly to provide a photoluminescent way out in the darkness of an emergency while also providing durable, raised braille cells that are resistant to vandalism.
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Novacryl AL Series (Aluminum) provides the designer with a classic aluminum look. A great pallet for ADA/Braille signs that offers both modern and art deco look to wayfinding signage.
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Novacryl® AC™ Series is an acrylic photopolymer substrate designed to reduce your production costs while providing various options for creating fully compliant ADA and braille signage. Sign fabricators will appreciate the ease of working with this acrylic material, all while benefiting from the robust durability of polymer performance.
Exterior Photopolymers
The exterior grade polymer materials allow designers to create ADA/Braille signage for exterior building of course as well as non-climate controlled or high humidity locations such as parking garages, stairwells, locker rooms, as well as indoor pools or indoor water parks.
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Equipment
This all-in-one unit processes water-washable photopolymer Sign material. The Orbital X is a newly designed, stack-style processor featuring an orbital washout, exposure section, a three drawer dryer and a post exposure section. Any of these features can be assembled to customize the platemaking system.
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The Nova Polymers Color Pro is a game-changing solution for sign makers who want to increase their ink-tipping processing and speed.
It handles sign standard ink brands for easy color-matching flexibility
Uses a conveyor belt feed with ink roller application for raised areas of signs
Quick set-up, easy height adjustment, and simple operation, making training a breeze
Easy conveyor belt leveling and belt speed
Height adjustment range of 0.020″ to 1″ substrate thickness allows for a wide range of applications
Ink application passes can be adjusted to achieve desired opaqueness
Fast! Clean-up or ink changeover takes only 10-15 min
Using Nazdar inks and first surface painting means that there's no need for polymer sign clear coating
A high-quality medium for creating precise film negatives and positives in photopolymer processing and screen printing.
In photopolymer processing, thermal film plays a crucial role in producing durable, high-quality signs. This heat-sensitive material protects and enhances photopolymer signs, providing a resilient, polished finish.
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If you produce photopolymer ADA signage, you already know the stakes. A sign that fails in the field is not just a quality issue. It is a compliance issue, a liability issue, and a direct hit to your reputation as a fabricator. The good news is that when you follow the Nova Polymers’ sign manufacturing system correctly, field failures become rare exceptions rather than recurring headaches.
Architectural design is most successful when accessibility is built in from the start, not added as an afterthought. For architects, integrating ADA compliant signage early in the design phase helps ensure every project meets accessibility standards smoothly while preserving design intent and aesthetic quality.
ADA-compliant signage is more than a finishing touch; it’s an integral part of inclusive architectural design. Whether you’re planning healthcare, educational, or commercial spaces, understanding ADA sign standards ensures accessibility is built into every phase of your project.
Healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and commercial buildings implement rigorous antimicrobial cleaning protocols that subject signage to harsh chemical exposure daily. For sign fabricators, the challenge is clear: produce ADA-compliant, chemical-resistant braille signs strong enough to withstand aggressive disinfectants while maintaining their required specifications over time.
Healthcare architecture demands solutions that balance regulatory compliance, patient safety, and long-term performance. Chemical-resistant ADA signage in healthcare settings sits at this intersection, requiring architects to specify wayfinding systems that meet accessibility standards while withstanding rigorous antimicrobial cleaning protocols. The challenge is selecting materials and finishes that maintain ADA compliance under repeated exposure to hospital-grade disinfectants and harsh cleaning chemicals.
Photopolymer signs are essential for enhancing accessibility and aesthetics in various environments, primarily serving as ADA-compliant room identification signs. These signs not only improve the visual appeal of a space but also ensure that individuals with visual disabilities can navigate it with ease.
Has every architect or designer heard this discussion about ADA sign specifications before?
When creating ADA compliant signs, two questions come to mind:
Have you ever had any of your ADA signs rejected because they didn’t meet local, state, or federal ordinances?
Have you ever noticed ADA signage in a building that fell short, like loose braille characters, incorrect spacing, or letters too small to read?
These questions highlight the importance of following the guidelines for ADA compliant signs. The current regulations, established in 2010, are essential reading for anyone specifying, designing, or fabricating these signs.
Navigating through buildings can be challenging, especially for individuals with disabilities. That’s where ADA-compliant signage solutions come into play, making wayfinding simple and accessible for everyone. At Nova Polymers, we’re committed to providing cutting-edge ADA-compliant signage solutions that not only meet federal guidelines but also enhance the overall user experience.