Vacuum-Formed Sign Faces
for Pole and Pylon Signs
Vacuum-formed and pan-formed faces for pole and pylon signs are a proven, classic solution that provides superior wind resistance and dramatic 3D appearance.
Before flexible face material existed, the only reliable way to keep large plastic faces from breaking or blowing out in the wind was to form reinforcing ribs into the sheet. The strongest and best-looking method was to raise the lettering and create a raised border around the edges.
This was especially critical with Lexan®/polycarbonate because flat sheets are soft and bow or blow out completely in even moderate wind.
Today most large pole and pylon signs use flexible vinyl faces, so true vacuum-forming is uncommon. Shallow “blister” forming (2–3 inches deep) is sometimes used on low-cost signs simply to clear internal lamps, but it is widely regarded as cheap-looking and is reserved for secondary/program signage.
True deep vacuum-formed and pan-formed faces still deliver the premium, high-end look that flexible faces cannot match.
Stand-Out 3D Effects
Vacuum-forming excels at creating bold, attention-grabbing elements that look impressive day or night:
Important Note
We are not a wholesaler of stock vacuum-formed faces. However, if your sign company needs custom vacuum-formed or pan-formed acrylic/polycarbonate faces for pole signs, pylon signs, monument signs, or channel letters, we have the tooling and expertise to produce them to your exact specifications. Contact us for project-specific production.
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