2024 Engravers Depot - Gravotech Materials Selection Guide

MATERIALS SELECTION GUIDE

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Find the right material for your application!

This tool has been designed to help you find the right material for your application. The applications are classified in 5 categories:

SIGNAGE

IDENTIFICATION

PERSONALIZATION

CREATIVE

MANUFACTURING

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The selection guide is composed of :

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Trophy plates / Sport tags

Medals / Key rings / Tags

Funeral plaques / Urn plates

Material

Military plates

Rubber stamps

FUNERAL PLAQUES, URN PLATES

Indoor

Rotary

Type of

material

Outdoor

UV Print

Laser CO2

Gravoply TM Laser

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Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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Gravoply TM Ultra

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Gravoply TM 2

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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Gravoglas TM 1

Acrylics

Acrylic

Acrylics

Gravotac TM Exterior Flexilase TM

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Plastics

APPLICATION DATASHEET PERSONALIZATION Material Gravolase TM Metallics Gravofoil TM Gravoglas TM 2-Plex TM Surface Metallex TM

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✔

Plastics

✔

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Stickalase TM

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Gravostrat TM

Stratified

✔

✔

✔

Rubbalase TM

Rubber

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✔ ✔

Laser Wood

Wood

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Gravoply TM 1

Plastics

Adhesive backing

Composition

Gravoply TM 3C

Plastics

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary UV Print

Price

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Gravofoil TM

Plastics

Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Surface

$$$

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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Plastics

Plastic

Option

Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Subsurface

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Plastics

-

$$$

Plastic

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Gravotac TM

Plastics

$$$

-

Plastic

Option

Gravolase TM Metallics

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✔

✔

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

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Metallex TM

Metallics

Engraving only

$$$

-

Metal

Option

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Gravostral TM

Stratified

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

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Gravoxal TM

Metallics

Gravobrass TM Exterior Gravometall TM

Note 1 : Gravolase Metallics TM and Metallex TM are very good choices for their gold and silver colours Note 2 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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Metallics

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Metallics

Coloured Aluminum

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Metallics

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AlumaMark®

Metallics

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DuraBlack®

Metallics

SUMMARY

MATERIAL SELECTION GUIDE PER APPLICATION

APPLICATION DATASHEET

For each category (signage, creative, personalization, identification & manufacturing), you will find a summary with the list of the different applications. Tips! You can click on the name of the application to go directly to the right application sheet.

1 application datasheet = 1 slide

Other materials may also be suitable; they are written in this overview.

5 (maximum) most relevant materials for the application

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How to read the application datasheet?

Name of the application

Click to go to the summary

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ADA & DDA COMPLIANT (TACTILE SIGNAGE, BRAILLE)

Category

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravotac TM Exterior Gravotac TM

Pictures of the application

Main asset for the selected materials

Adhesive backing

Selection of the most relevant materials (5 maximum)

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

$$$

Versatility

Plastic

Option

Idea of the price level between the selected ranges

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-

$$$

More colours

Plastic

Option

Most popular choice for the most effective material

Note 1 : Dedicated to Braille and tactile signs Note 2 : Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant Note 3 : Matte finish, enhance visibilty by choosing contrasted colours

Additional information

Click to go to Engraving Source Book & Swatches

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OTHERS MATERIALS COMMUNICATION TOOLS

ENGRAVING MATERIAL POSTER Wall poster with overview of our whole range of materials.

ENGRAVING SOURCE BOOK Your source for all engraving materials, supplies and fabrication services.

TECHNICAL & SAFETY DATASHEETS

“ SWATCH ” SAMPLES Physical samples of Gravotech’s key materials.

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SUMMARY CATEGORIES & APPLICATIONS

SIGNAGE

IDENTIFICATION

CREATIVE

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Machine, rating, name plates

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ADA & DDA Compliant

Visual communication, promotional items

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Assets & property tags

Electrical tags

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Architectural models & hobbies

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Small labels, tags

41

Trophy & awards

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Pipes & valves, HVAC

12

Rigid industrial tags, ID tags

42

Stationery, scrapbooking

13

Small signs

43

Mode & accessories

PERSONALIZATION

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Badges (name plates)

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Craft

15

Small flexible labelling

45

Tableware

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Military plates

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Industrial signage

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Stencils, decorative stickers

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Trophy plates, sport tags

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Directories, location maps

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Medals, key rings, tags

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Professional plates, premium plates

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Funeral plaques, urn plates

MANUFACTURING

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Sign & visual communication

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Rubber stamps

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Backlighting signage

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Cutting of basic shapes

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Letter cut-outs & visual communication

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Front panels, control panels

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Scales & dials

Flow summary chart, synoptic

Click on the application to access to the datasheet.

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SIGNAGE

The visual signage includes the creation of supports to inform and guide the visitors/customers/employees of a company... (ODI: Orient, Direct, Inform). It includes: plates for goods and properties, labels and small plates, plates for signs, hospitals, administrations...

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SUMMARY SIGNAGE - APPLICATION DATASHEETS

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ADA & DDA Compliant

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Assets & property tags

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Small labels, tags

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Rigid industrial tags, ID tags

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Small signs

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Badges (name plates)

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Small flexible labelling

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Industrial signage

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Directories, location maps

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Professional plates, premium plates

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Sign & visual communication

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Backlighting signage

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Letter cut-outs & visual communication

Signage material selection guide

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Click on the application to access to the datasheet.

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ADA & DDA COMPLIANT (TACTILE SIGNAGE, BRAILLE)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravotac TM Exterior Gravotac TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

$$$

Versatility

Plastic

Option

Wider choice of colours

-

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Note 1 : Dedicated to Braille and tactile signs Note 2 : Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant Note 3 : Matte finish, enhance visibilty by choosing contrasted colours

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ASSETS & PROPERTY TAGS (LOGISTICS, INVENTORY)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Flexilase TM Gravoply TM Laser Stickalase TM Laser Wood AlumaMark®

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Flexible, matte smooth surface

-

$$$

Plastic

$$$

3 thicknesses

Plastic

Option

Thin and flexible, mat te surface

-

-

$$$

Plastic

Ecofriendly, natural wood

Not available

-

$$$

Wood

Engraving only

-

-

$$$

Premium aspect

Metal

Note : Choose Flexilase™ or Stickalase™ to stick on curved surfaces

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SMALL LABELS, TAGS (KEY TAGS, TOKENS)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravoply TM 1 Gravoply TM Laser Gravoply TM 2 Gravoglas TM 2-plex Surface Gravoxal TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Thick and resistant surface

$$$

-

-

Plastic

Option

Very large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

Engraving only

$$$

Value for money

-

Plastic

Option

Textured finish available

$$$

-

Plastic

Option

Suitable for thin engraving

Engraving only

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Gravoply™ 1 and Gravoglas™ 2-Plex™ Surface (Textured especially) have a thick and resistant surface Note 2 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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RIGID INDUSTRIAL TAGS (SEAT NUMBERS)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravoply TM 1 Gravoply TM Laser Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Surface Gravolase TM Metallics Gravoxal TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Thick and resistant surface

-

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Very large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

Textured finish available

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Metallic aspect at low price

$$$

Plastic

Option

Suitable for thin engraving

Engraving only

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Gold & silver surface colours available in Gravolase™ Metallics (plastic) or Gravoxal™ (aluminum) ranges Note 2 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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SMALL SIGNS (DOOR PLATES, LETTERBOX PLATES, DESK PLATES, MUSEUM ART TAGS...)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravoply TM Laser Flexilase TM Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Sub s urface Gravolase TM Metallics Metallex TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Very large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

Flexible, plain or metallic colours

-

$$$

Plastic

Thick and resistant surface

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

$$$

Metallic aspect

Plastic

Option

Metallic aspect at low price

Engraving only

-

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : For a laser material with reverse engraving, use Gravoglas™ 1 Note 2 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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BADGES (NAME PLATES)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravoply TM 2 Gravoply TM Laser Laser Wood Gravoply TM 1 Gravolase TM Metallics

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Large colour choice at a lower price Very large colour choice

Engraving only

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

$$$

Plastic

Option

Not available

Natural wood for laser & rotary

-

$$$

Wood

Very resistant surface

-

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Metallic plastic for laser

$$$

Plastic

Option

Note 1 : Cut & engrave your own badges or ask for our cut-to-size service Note 2 : Gravotech offers hardware solutions to assemble to you badges or nameplates

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SMALL FLEXIBLE LABELLING (CABLES & PIPES EXCLUDED)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Flexilase TM Stickalase TM Gravofoil TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Easy to apply on curved surfaces

-

$$$

Plastic

Thinner, more flexible For industry: acid & solvent proof

-

-

$$$

Plastic

-

$$$

Plastic

Note 1 : Flexilase™ is a 0.25 mm (.01’’) acrylic. It is the most polyvalent material for this application: large range with plain and metallic colo u rs, indoor use, laser and rotary engraving and cutting Note 2 : Available in black/white or silver/black, Stickalase™ is the thinner material of our range with a thickness of 0.09 mm (.004’’). It is not suitable for outdoor labelling. Use Gravofoil™ for outdoor labelling Note 3 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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INDUSTRIAL SIGNAGE (SAFETY SIGNS)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravostrat TM Gravoply TM Laser Gravoply TM 1 Gravoply TM 3C Gravoxal TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

For industry: see below

Engraving only

-

$$$

Phenolic

Option

Very large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

Very large colour choice Allows 3 colours on the same sign

-

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

-

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Engraving only

$$$

Premium aspect

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Gravostrat™ is resistant to chemicals and solvents, non-flammable and electrically non-conductive Note 2 : Ideal for pictograms (obligations, prohibitions…) with normative colours Note 3 : For outdoor coloured signs, choose Gravoply™ Laser

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DIRECTORIES, LOCATION MAPS

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravoply TM Laser Gravoglas TM 1 Gravotac TM Exterior Laser Wood Gravoxal TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Reverse lasering, high outdoor durability Tactile sign, ideal to combine with Braille Natural wood, eco-friendly Premium aspect, high quality contrast Most polyvalent material, large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

$$$

Plastic

Option

$$$

Plastic

Option

Not available

-

$$$

Wood

Engraving only

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Plastic, aluminum or wood according to the requested design Note 2 : Except Laser Wood, the materials listed above are suitable for outdoor signs

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PROFESSIONAL PLATES, PREMIUM PLATES

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravobrass TM Exterior Gravoglas TM 1 Acrylic Gravoglas TM 2-plex Surface Gravolase TM Metallics

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Very high added value signage Gold colour for very smart outdoor signage

-

$$$

Metal

Option

$$$

Plastic

Option

Large choice of colour

Not available

$$$

Plastic

Thick surface for deep engraving

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Very high added value signage

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Solid or shiny polished, Gravobrass™ Exterior is a high-quality engraver’s brass. Paint fill for more contrast Note 2 : Large colour offer in Gravoglas™ 1, Acrylic or Gravoglas™ 2-Plex ™ Surface ranges

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SIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION (SHOP, ADMINISTRATION...)

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Gravoply TM Laser Laser Wood Gravoglas TM 2-plex Surface Gravoglas TM 2-plex Subsurface Gravostral TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Very large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

Not available

Ecofriendly, natural wood Textured, matte or glossy finishes Reverse material for outdoor

-

$$$

Wood

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Phenolic + Aluminum

Metallic with no paint fill needed

-

$$$

-

Option

Note 1 : Plastic, aluminum or wood according to the requested design. Possible to mix different materials on a sign. Note 2 : Gravostral™: Double-sided with aluminum on both sides and a phenolic black core, no paint filling required!

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BACKLIGHTING SIGNAGE

APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Acrylic Gravoglas TM 1 Gravoglas TM 2-plex Subsurface

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Thickness from 3mm to 10mm

Not available

$$$

Plastic

Gold and silver available

$$$

Plastic

Option

Reverse material for outdoor

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Note 1 : Clear Acrylic is a good alternative to glass: Perfect light transmission, easily associated with light/LED thanks to its uniform light transmission (see pictures). Note 2 : Choose from thin to thicker Acrylic: 3 mm (1/8”), 6 mm (.20”), 10 mm (.40”) Note 3 : Use Gravoglas™ 1 (glossy) or Gravoglas™ 2-Plex Subsurface (matte) for coloured signs.

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APPLICATION DATASHEET SIGNAGE Material Acrylic Gravoply TM Laser Laser Wood Gravolase TM Metallics Gravobrass TM Exterior

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Different aspects available

Not available

$$$

Plastic

Very large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

Eco-friendly, natural

-

$$$

Wood

-

Metallic aspect at a low price

$$$

Plastic

Option

Very high added value signage

-

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Acrylic range is composed of translucent, fluorescent, frosted, clear or opaque materials Note 2 : Possibility to mix different kinds of materials for a unique & creative sign

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Material

tags

cut-outs (cut)

Sign

signs

Letter

Premium plates

Industrial signage Safety

Small labels & tags

Indoor

Rotary

Professional plates/

Type of

Badges

Backlighting signage

material

Outdoor

UV Print

Assets &

Small flexible labelling

Laser CO2

and pipes)

Location maps Directions

ADA & DDA compliant

(w/o cables

Directories

(engraving)

Small signs

(name plates)

property tags

(w/o machine)

Rigid industrial

Gravoply TM Laser

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Gravotac TM Exterior Flexilase TM Stickalase TM Gravostrat TM Rubbalase TM Laser Wood Gravoply TM 1 Gravoply TM 3C Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Subsurface Gravotac TM Gravolase TM Metallics Metallex TM Gravostral TM Gravoxal TM Gravobrass TM Exterior Gravometall TM Gravofoil TM Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Surface

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Plastics Plastics

✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

Stratified

✔

✔

Rubber

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔

✔

Wood

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔ ✔

Plastics Plastics Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

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✔

✔

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

Plastics

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔ ✔

✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔

Metallics Stratified Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Metallics

Coloured Aluminum

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

Metallics

✔

✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

AlumaMark®

Metallics

✔

✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

DuraBlack®

Metallics

IDENTIFICATION

Industrial identification consists in marking parts/supports allowing the traceability of a supplier part, a product (serial number, bar code, QR code), a tool. We find there: machine identification plates, identification labels (electrical panel, piping...), inventory labels...

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Machine, rating, name plates

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Electrical tags

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Pipes & valves, HVAC

Identificatio n material selection guide

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MACHINE, RATING, NAME PLATES (IDENTIFICATION PLATES, CE PLATES...)

APPLICATION DATASHEET IDENTIFICATION Material Gravoxal TM Gravoply TM Laser Flexilase TM AlumaMark® DuraBlack®

Adhesive backing

UV Print Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Premium aspect, high quality contrast Sturdy and cheaper than other materials

Engraving only

$$$

Metal

Option

$$$

Plastic

Option

Very flexible, ideal for non flat products

-

$$$

Plastic

Like Gravoxal but with a black engraving Resistant to harsh environment

Engraving only

-

-

$$$

Metal

Engraving only

-

$$$

-

Metal

Note 1 : These metals have a strong durable surface, but for harsh operating environments, use DuraBlack® Note 2 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags *MIL-STD 130N, A-A-50271, 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.

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ELECTRICAL TAGS (ELECTRICAL CABINET DOORS, STRIPS, PUSH-BUTTON, SWITCH PLATES, ...)

APPLICATION DATASHEET IDENTIFICATION Material Gravoply TM 2 Gravoply TM Laser Gravoply TM 1

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Very large colour choice Large colour choice at a lower price

Engraving only

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

$$$

Plastic

Option

Very resistant surface

-

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Note 1 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags Note 2 : Gravoply TM 2 cannot be laser cut, but can be ordered precut and then laser engraved Note 3 : Metallex or Gravolase Metallics can also be used, for plastic with metallic aspect

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PIPES & VALVES, HVAC (HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR-CONDITIONING)

APPLICATION DATASHEET IDENTIFICATION Material Flexilase TM Gravoply TM Laser Gravoply TM 1 Gravofoil TM Gravoxal TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary UV Print

Price

$$$

-

Plastic

$$$

Plastic

Option

$$$

-

-

Plastic

Option

$$$

-

Plastic

Engraving only

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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Pipes and valves HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning)

Machine / Rating / Name plates / Identification Pla t e / Ce Plates...

Electrical tags

Material

Indoor

Rotary

Type of

material

Outdoor

UV Print

Laser CO2

Gravoply TM Laser

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

Gravoply TM Ultra

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Gravoply TM 2

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Gravoglas TM 1

Acrylics

Acrylic

Acrylics

Gravotac TM Exterior Flexilase TM

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔

Plastics

✔

✔ ✔

Stickalase TM

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

Gravostrat TM

Stratified

✔

✔

Rubbalase TM

Rubber

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Laser Wood

Wood

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

Gravoply TM 1

Plastics

Gravoply TM 3C

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

Gravofoil TM

Plastics

Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Surface

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

Plastics

Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Subsurface

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔

Gravotac TM

Plastics

Gravolase TM Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Metallex TM

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔

Gravostral TM

Stratified

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

✔

Gravoxal TM

Metallics

Gravobrass TM Exterior Gravometall TM

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔

Metallics

Coloured Aluminum

✔

✔

✔

Metallics

✔

✔ ✔

✔

AlumaMark®

Metallics

✔

✔ ✔

✔

DuraBlack®

Metallics

PERSONALIZATION

The personalization consists in sublimating and personalizing products in stores, during events or on e-commerce sites for example. It includes: the personalization of key rings, medals, trophies, small plates, military plates, stamps...

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Military plates

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Trophy plates, sport tags

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Medals, key rings, tags

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Funeral plaques, urn plates

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Rubber stamps

Personalization material selection guide

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MILITARY PLATES

APPLICATION DATASHEET PERSONALIZATION Material DuraBlack® Gravoxal TM Note 1 :

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Resistant to harsh environment Different colours and thicknesses available

Engraving only

-

$$$

Metal

Engraving only

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 2 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags *MIL-STD 130N, A-A-50271, 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. DuraBlack® resistant to harsh environment: UV, abrasion, high temperatures, salt spray & chemical exposure It meets several government, industrial and military specifications

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TROPHY PLATES, SPORT TAGS

APPLICATION DATASHEET PERSONALIZATION Material Gravolase TM Metallics Flexilase TM Metallex TM Gravometall TM Coloured Aluminum

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

$$$

Plastic

Option

Metallic aspect

Curved: can be sticked on a cup

-

$$$

Plastic

Metallic aspect at a low price (no laser cutting)

Engraving only

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Gold & silver, varnished

-

-

$$$

Metal

Option

Can also be cut with a guillotine

-

-

$$$

Metal

Option

Note : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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MEDALS, KEY RINGS, TAGS (LUGGAGE TAGS, SMALL PLATES)

APPLICATION DATASHEET PERSONALIZATION Material Gravoply TM Laser Laser Wood Gravoply TM 1 Gravoglas TM 2-Plex TM Surface Gravoxal TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary UV Print

Price

$$$

Plastic

Option

-

$$$

Wood

-

$$$

-

-

Plastic

Option

$$$

-

Plastic

Option

Engraving only

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Plastic, aluminium or wood, choose from our material selection according to the requested design Note 2 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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FUNERAL PLAQUES, URN PLATES

APPLICATION DATASHEET PERSONALIZATION Material Gravolase TM Metallics Gravofoil TM Gravoglas TM 2-Plex TM Surface Metallex TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary UV Print

Price

$$$

Plastic

Option

-

$$$

Plastic

$$$

-

Plastic

Option

Engraving only

$$$

-

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Gravolase Metallics TM and Metallex TM are very good choices for their gold and silver colours Note 2 : Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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RUBBER STAMPS

APPLICATION DATASHEET PERSONALIZATION Material Rubbalase TM • Natural rubber • Grey colour •

Adhesive backing

Composition

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary UV Print

Price

$$$

-

-

-

Rubber

-

Thickness 2,2 mm (0,87’’)

• Sold in sheets A4 size 297 mm x 210 mm (11,7’’ x 8,3’’) • Exclusively for lasering with CO2 laser engraving machines to create inking stamps • The hardness of elastomers is measured on scale “ Shore A ” : Rubbalase TM is measured at 60 “ Shore A ” • Cut-to-size service available for on-demand sized tags

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Trophy plates / Sport tags

Medals / Key rings / Tags

Funeral plaques / Urn plates

Material

Military plates

Rubber stamps

Indoor

Rotary

Type of

material

Outdoor

UV Print

Laser CO2

Gravoply TM Laser

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Gravoply TM Ultra

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Gravoply TM 2

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

Gravoglas TM 1

Acrylics

Acrylic

Acrylics

Gravotac TM Exterior Flexilase TM

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔

Plastics

✔

✔ ✔

Stickalase TM

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Gravostrat TM

Stratified

✔

✔

✔

Rubbalase TM

Rubber

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

Laser Wood

Wood

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Gravoply TM 1

Plastics

Gravoply TM 3C

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

Gravofoil TM

Plastics

Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Surface

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

Plastics

Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Subsurface

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Plastics

✔ ✔ ✔

Gravotac TM

Plastics

Gravolase TM Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

Metallex TM

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

Gravostral TM

Stratified

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

Gravoxal TM

Metallics

Gravobrass TM Exterior Gravometall TM

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Metallics

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

✔

Metallics

Coloured Aluminum

✔

✔

✔

Metallics

✔ ✔

✔ ✔

AlumaMark®

Metallics

✔ ✔

✔

DuraBlack®

Metallics

CREATIVE

Creative includes the cutting and assembly of materials for the creation and design of objects and media. It includes: the manufacture of promotional objects, prototyping and the manufacture of models, the creation of trophies and awards, fashion accessories and decoration...

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Visual communication, promotional items

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Architectural models & hobbies

41

Trophy & awards

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Stationery, scrapbooking

43

Mode & accessories

44

Craft

45

Tableware

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Stencils, decorative stickers

Creative material selection guide

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APPLICATION DATASHEET CREATIVE Material Acrylic Gravoply TM Laser Laser Wood Gravoglas TM 2-Plex Subsurface Metallex TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

$$$

Plastic

Versatility

-

Very large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

Eco-friendly, natural

-

$$$

Wood

-

Thick and resistant surface

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Metallic aspect at a low price (no laser cutting)

Engraving only

-

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Many thicknesses, colours and finishes for any craft Note 2 : Mix different materials together for a creative result

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ARCHITECTURAL MODELS & HOBBIES

APPLICATION DATASHEET CREATIVE Material Laser Wood Acrylic

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Ecofriendly & natural

-

$$$

Wood

-

$$$

Plastic

Versatility

-

• Natural plywood, ideal wood for models • 4 essences and different thicknesses: birch in 1 mm (3/64’’), 2.5 mm (3/32’’), 4.5 mm (11/64’’), and beech, oak, walnut in 2.5 mm (3/32’’) and 4.5 mm (11/64’’) • Apply masking paper (ref. 83057/45897 in the US) on the wood to avoid soiling from dust and fumes during CO2 lasering • Hold the wood flat on the honeycomb table using clamps (ref. 83366)

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TROPHY & AWARDS (CUTTING & ENGRAVING)

APPLICATION DATASHEET CREATIVE Material Acrylic Gravoglas TM 1 Laser Wood Gravolase TM Metallics Metallex TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

$$$

Plastic

Versatile

-

Can be paint filled

$$$

Plastic

Option

Eco-friendly, natural

-

$$$

Wood

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Metallic aspect

Metallic look at a low price (no laser cutting)

Engraving only

-

$$$

Metal

Option

Note 1 : Clear Acrylic is a real alternative to glass Note 2 : Mix different materials together for a unique reali z ation!

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STATIONERY, SCRAPBOOKING (GREETING CARDS, POST CARDS, BUSINESS CARDS)

APPLICATION DATASHEET CREATIVE Material Laser Wood Gravoply TM Laser Gravoply TM 2 Flexilase TM

Adhesive backing

Composition

Main asset

Indoor Outdoor Laser

Rotary

Price

Eco-friendly, natural

-

$$$

Wood

-

Large colour choice

$$$

Plastic

Option

Flexible: ideal for stickers Large colour choice (no laser cutting)

Engraving only

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

-

$$$

Plastic

Option

Note : Engrave, cut, assembly… flexible or thick and rigid, one side or double-sided, with or without adhesive backing, coloured or natural, plain colours or metallic aspect… limitless creations!

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