High Performance, Proven Dependability
Engineered to handle extreme conditions
GATORFOAM EXTERIOR is specifically engineered to address the extreme conditions found outdoors: heat, cold, and humidity. It has been tested according to ASTM D-1183C, in temperatures ranging from -70° to 160° F, and in the combination of high heat and humidity (100° F with 95” relative humidity.) This specialty solution is ideal for exterior signage or storefront lettering.
Material Composition
GATORFOAM EXTERIOR is comprised of extruded polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of wood-fiber veneers with a specially formulated adhesive. Made in the USA.
Advantages with GATORFOAM® EXTERIOR
- Specially formulated adhesive that improves both bond strength and moisture resistance to reduce chances of delamination.
- Tested to ASTM D-1183C in temperatures ranging from -70° F to 160° F and in combination of high heat and humidity (100° F with 95% relative humidity)
- Wood-fiber veneer facers provide extreme rigidity – excellent for mounting applications
- Bright white facer provides very good digital & screen printing results
- Thick gauges give dramatic dimension for mounting or printing applications
- Routs and cuts cleanly for easy fabrication
- Excellent dent and scratch resistance
- Lightweight with very good dimensional stability
Recommended Applications
Below are some of the more common applications for which GATORFOAM® EXTERIOR provides a solution. While these are frequent uses for our material, we love to see the unique applications designers & artists come up with!
- POP / POS Displays Medium-term application life
- Exhibits & Kiosks Medium-term application life
- Exterior Signage & Displays Medium-term application life
- Hanging Signage Medium-term application life
- Promotional Campaigns Medium-term application life
- 3-Dimensional Displays Medium-term application life
- Dimensional Letters Medium-term application life
Recommended Fabrication Methods
Thanks to over 40 years of manufacturing experience, we are able to provide general fabrication guidelines and best practices that have been successful with our materials.”
- Mounting
- Digital Printing
- Screen Printing
- Painting Do not expose core to solvent-based paints
- Saw Cutting
- Routing
Gauges, Colors & Sheet Sizes
| Gauges and Colors | Stock Sheet Sizes |
|---|---|
| 1” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96” |
| 1-1/2” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96” |
| 2” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96” |
| 3” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96” |
Downloads
3A Product Brochure
06/01/2020
Product Sheet - GATOR® Collection
PDF 10/20/2019
3A Composites Product Master (Monster Guide)
PDF 02/13/2018
Application Guide
PDF 10/20/2019
Fabrication "Quick Guide"
PDF 10/20/2019
Fabrication Guide - GATOR®
PDF 10/20/2019
GATORFOAM® SDS
PDF 05/01/2018Videos
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Case Histories
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