What material is Traffolyte?
phenolic plastic sheets
Traffolyte, sometimes spelled Traffolite, was a brand name for multi-layered phenolic plastic sheets suitable for engraving. Each layer was a different colour so engraved letters or shapes would be a different colour from the unengraved portions. Thus it could be used for name tags, labels and signs.
Is Traffolyte plastic?
Traffolyte is a sturdy type of plastic which is widely used to make tags and labels – and thanks to its superior properties, Traffolyte labels are in high demand. The material that we call Traffolyte is actually a phenolic engraving laminate. Traffolyte is the generic name for this laminate.
Is Traffolyte uv resistant?
Traffolyte is a hard wearing, UV resistant, durable plastic that is suitable for long term or outdoor use and produces a high quality finished product.
Can I laser Traffolyte?
Trotec CZ120 engraving brass is free cutting and easily engraved to produce the finest decorative signage. It can also be laser marked when used with laser metal marking spray such as Thermark LMM14.
How are Traffolyte labels made?
The actual material is called phenolic plastic and it is generally made up of three different layers – a core layer, and two coloured layers. By layering the different colours, when a design on the top layer is engraved away, the other colours will show through.
What is a Lamacoid label?
Lamacoid (lamicoid) is a general term used to describe 2-ply and 3-ply engravable plastic name tags, nameplates, legend plates, valve tags, etc. for tagging machines, pipes, and electrical boxes. These customizable labels and signs are still widely used in the Solar, Electrical, HVAC and plumbing industries.
What are Traffolyte signs?
Information on Traffolyte signs Traffolyte is the name given to multi-layered different coloured phenolic plastic sheets which are often used solely for engraving purposes, thus a perfect material for producing labels, signs and identification tags.
How are traffolyte labels made?
What is a phenolic label?
Phenolic (also known as Lamicoid) is an non-conductive material used for specialty tags, labels, legend plates and name plates where electrical safety is a concern. Characteristics of phenolic tags include: Excellent electrical insulator. Abrasion, heat, and chemical resistant.