information - Scottish Natural Heritage

Countryside Commission for Scotland
Battleby Redgorton Perth PH1 3EW
Perth (0738) 27921
MELAMINE LAMINATE SIGNS
Melamine lamination allows a detailed
screen-printed image to be encapsulated in a
totally weatherproof and light-fast package.
The image is screen-printed using special inks
onto specially prepared paper: this is then
bonded under heat and pressure with layers of
Kraft paper.
To prevent warping a 'balancing' layer of paper
similar to the printed sheet is incorporated in
the back of the panel.
The finished signs may be drilled for fixing
without fear of moisture seeping into the
plastic.
Original artwork may also be encapsulated in
this way, if painted on special paper.
© C.C.S.
INFORMATION
SHEET 2.9.1
TAKE CARE
DO NOT START FIRE
^ Riverside Walk •
'Transparent protective layer.
Screen-printed image on special paper
Backing sheets of Kraft paper
'' impregnated with phenolic resin
..'Balancing' layer
Standard signs in this material may be
produced in quantity by the manufacturers to
be bought 'off the shelf'. The 'Fire Risk' sign is
an example.
The finished laminate may be any thickness,
the thinner grades (app. 1.5mm thick) usually
being bonded to a core material such as
aluminium or marine-ply. However, by
choosing 6mm or 9mm thickness, the core can
be eliminated, the material being stiff enough
to be self-supporting.
For suggestions on mounting interpretive
panels made in melamine laminate,
see information sheets 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4 and
2.2.5.