The Peak of Graphic Performance
Engineered for Consistency & Versatility
GP APEX is the most recent addition to the high-performance foam board portfolio, featuring an extremely flat, rigid and consistent plastic-faced foam board that delivers striking digital print results. Improved process controls have led to a superior board in terms of overall consistency and fabrication capabilities. The smooth, plastic facers allow for more vibrant colors and vivid images, making this high performance foam board an excellent solution for digital printing applications. The high-impact facers resist warping, are moisture-resistant, and are ideal for applying vinyl graphics.
Material Composition
GP APEX is comprised of extruded polystyrene foam laminated using an advanced adhesive between two layers of polystyrene facers. Made in the USA.
Advantages with GP APEX™
- Bright white, smooth plastic facers provide excellent digital printing results
- Flexible polystyrene facers enable enhanced fabrication
- Can be V-cut and folded for dimensional displays
- Routs and cuts cleanly for easy fabrication
- Very good dent and scratch resistance
- Excellent warp and moisture resistance
- Plastic surface is ideal for applying vinyl graphics
- Lightweight with good dimensional stability
- Consistent surface and thickness to avoid print head strikes
- Available in a wide range of thicknesses and sheets sizes
- Short lead times on RTS/CTS orders & custom projects
Recommended Applications
Below are some of the more common applications for which GP APEX™ 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
- Interior Signage & Displays Medium-term application life
- Hanging Signage Medium-term application life
- Window Displays Medium-term application life
- Promotional Campaigns Medium-term application life
- 3-Dimensional Displays Medium-term application life
- Retail Fixtures Medium-term application life
- Mounting Long-term application life
- Dimensional Letters Long-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
- Repositioning Vinyl
- Digital Printing
- Screen Printing
- Painting Do not expose core to solvent-based paints
- Knife Cutting
- Saw Cutting
- Routing
- Die Cut/Punch May be die cut in gauges up to 3/16
- Forming Curves Can be V-cut and folded
Gauges, Colors & Sheet Sizes
| Gauges and Colors | Stock Sheet Sizes |
|---|---|
| 3/16” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 3/16” - Bright White Facers – Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 3/16” - Black Facers - Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 3/16” - Bright White Facer – Black Foam – Black Facer | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1/2” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1/2” - Bright White Facers – Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1/2” - Black Facers - Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1/2” - Bright White Facer – Black Foam – Black Facer | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 3/4" - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 3/4" - Bright White Facers – Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 3/4" - Black Facers - Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 3/4" - Bright White Facer – Black Foam – Black Facer | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1” - Bright White Facers – Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1” - Black Facers - Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1” - Bright White Facer – Black Foam – Black Facer | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1-1/2” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1-1/2” - Bright White Facers – Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1-1/2” - Black Facers - Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 1-1/2” - Bright White Facer – Black Foam – Black Facer | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 2” - Bright White Facers – White Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 2” - Bright White Facers – Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 2” - Black Facers - Black Foam | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
| 2” - Bright White Facer – Black Foam – Black Facer | 48” x 96”; 60”x120” |
Downloads
3A Product Brochure
06/06/2022
Product Sheet - GATOR® Collection
PDF 10/20/2019
Product Sheet - GP APEX™
08/29/2024
3A Composites Product Guide
PDF 09/11/2024
Application "Quick Guide"
PDF 10/01/2025
Fabrication "Quick Guide"
PDF 09/10/2024
Fabrication Guide - GATOR®
PDF 10/20/2019
GP APEX™ SDS
PDF 10/01/2024Videos
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