Eye-appeal, lighter weight and durability...three important reasons why leading manufacturers in ever-increasing numbers are using Chrome or Gold Plated Plastic Nameplates by Douglas.

High impact strength and excellent weatherability — these noncorrosive, lightweight plastic nameplates are an excellent alternative to their traditional metal counterparts. Perfect for a wide variety of industries, these gold and chrome plated plastic nameplates from Douglas can be produced in a bright or brushed finish. Let a unique and attractive nameplate from Douglas enhance your product's image every day, everywhere it's seen.

Why choose chrome or gold plated plastic nameplates from Douglas Corporation?

• Elegant metallic appearance.
• The "tradition" of metal without the weight.
• Superior appearance and durability —
  electro-plated to withstand the most severe
  exterior applications.
• Perfect for interior or exterior environments.
• Lightweight and non-corrosive.
• Ultimate form of product graphics.
• Pick your metallic finish — chrome,
  gold, bright, brushed or platinum.
• Clean, polished edges without
  secondary operations.
• A lasting impression.
• Few other companies can manufacture
  chrome plated plastic
   nameplates...Douglas has perfected the
  process and provides you with
  a gorgeous presentation of your name or logo.
• Add other processes to create an even
  more attractive logo presentation.

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Ideal Applications:

Design Considerations:

The following are general design guidelines and all part specific issues will be evaluated.
• Allow for a standard draft angle of 7 minimum for ABS and 15º   minimum for Acrylic. • Thickness — .070" to .125" (standard).
• Maximum sizes — 7.0" x 26.0" or 8.5" x 16".
• Depth of recessed background should be
  no more than half of overall part thickness.
• When decorating with color, incorporate a
  border between the colors to allow for paint masks.
• Colors applied to a recessed surface offer
  more durability than colors on the face of a part.
• Keep locating and mounting lugs a minimum
  of .120" from edge of part to edge of lug.
• Plastic gating — edge or tunnel gate.
• Radius all edges and corners.
• Crown flat surfaces — minimum .005".
• Textures — standard stipple finishes are available
  for background as are a variety of EDM textures.
• Parts can be applied with either lugs or adhesive tape
  appropriate for the specific surface.
• Heat reflection temperature — 176° to 216° F.
• Acrylic inserts decorated on the back surface can be
  assembled into the chrome plated bezels.

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Manufacturing Considerations:

Plastic Molding
• Material: Platable gray ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene
  Styrene). Parts can be injection molded to a tolerance
  of ±.010" for first inch and ±.015" for each additional
  inch.
Electroplating
• Electroplating plastic is a complex technology that Douglas
  Corporation has perfected over a 25-year period. Our process
  is designed to meet the most vigorous of exterior environments
  and our various finishes meet and exceed all
  requirements for accelerated corrosion testing.
  Our plating operation includes deposited layers of
   copper, tri-plex nickel and chromium.
• Finishes Available Include:
  Bright Chrome
  Brushed Chrome
  Platinum Chrome
  Zirconium Gold
Decorative Finishes
• In addition to the various plated finishes,
  Douglas will decorate your part with colors
  of your choice by matching a color sample
  or PMS (Pantone colors) number.
Applying Namplates:
• Adhesive Tapes: Open cell urethane foam tapes
  with standard thickness from .032" to .062". Tape can
  be a strip applied to recessed back or die cut for full coverage.
• Mounting Lugs: Standard lugs with 1/8" x 3/8" dimensions can be
  used with a fastener or part specific snap-fit lugs can be designed.
• Screw Mount: Counter-sunk holes can be
  designed into the part to the required size.
• Individual Letters: Adhesive tapes are
  used and the letters are pre-spaced and
  attached to a carrier strip for ease of
  application.

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