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Plastic Sheet & Metal Sign Printing

Screen and UV printing on PVC, PETG, polycarbonate, foam board, aluminium and stainless steel. Safety signs, nameplates, machine panels. Factory direct from China.

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This is our rigid substrate range: PVC and PETG sheet, polycarbonate, foam board, plus aluminium and stainless steel. Choose by impact resistance, outdoor life and budget - we print on all of them.

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Large Prints on PETG or Acrylic Sheets: Adhesive and Non-Adhesive Options

Large Prints on PETG or Acrylic Sheets: Adhesive and Non-Adhesive Opti

we are specializing in rigid PETG, PET, and PC plastic sheet printing, we excel in crafting poly

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Screen prined PETG plastic embossed membrane switch keypad with strong 3M adhesive backing

Screen prined PETG plastic embossed membrane switch keypad with strong

Conductive embossed PETG plastic membrane keypad Manufacturer in China, 3D silicone screen Print

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Advertising promotion high visibility ABS board warning? sign,PVC signs with eco solvent silkscreen printing

Advertising promotion high visibility ABS board warning? sign,PVC sign

As a professional rigid ABS board signs,triangle safety warning signs printing manufacturer,Outd

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Custom made metal badges as aluminum signs,metal signs &scutcheon with full color screen printing process

Custom made metal badges as aluminum signs,metal signs &scutcheon with

Screen printing aluminum signs,highlight aluminium scutcheon signage,metal signs, engraved alumi

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UV flatable printing on white rigid foam board sign with high density as advertising promotion sign display

UV flatable printing on white rigid foam board sign with high density

As a professional foam board sign printing manufacturer in China, PVC foam board printing signs

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Rigid Clear & White PVC, Polycarbonate Plastic Sheet Sign Prints, and Plexiglass Acrylic Sheet Displays

Rigid Clear & White PVC, Polycarbonate Plastic Sheet Sign Prints, and

As a leading manufacturer in China specializing in clear plexiglass and polycarbonate plastic sh

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Screen printing process on 0.1-10mm rigid  PVC plastic sheets and sheet plastic board with|without rear adhesive label stickers

Screen printing process on 0.1-10mm rigid PVC plastic sheets and shee

large prints on custom acrylic sheet,plastic sheets & polietileno tereftalato sheet plastic and

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Top-Rated Custom Transparent Biodegradable Packaging Boxes: Eco-Friendly, Foldable, and Full-Color Printing for Pet food box, Cosmetics, Gifts, Toys, and Baby Items.

Top-Rated Custom Transparent Biodegradable Packaging Boxes: Eco-Friend

Pet food package, gift box,baby item box onTransparent Biodegradable with full color print on PP

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Printable plastic advertising board and custom PVC plastic sheet printing as road signs,exit placard,street signs and advertising panel

Printable plastic advertising board and custom PVC plastic sheet print

Whit and clear PVC plastic sheet printing is used on emergency fire exit placard displays, emerg

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 UV screen printing metallic stainless steel aluminum signs and signboard with UV screen printing

UV screen printing metallic stainless steel aluminum signs and signbo

Screen printing custom aluminum signs, steel signboard with powder coating and metal signs as Al

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Specifications at a glance

SubstratesPVC, PETG, polycarbonate, acrylic, foam PVC board, aluminium, stainless steel
Thickness0.5 mm to 20 mm depending on material
Max sheet size2800 x 1500 mm
PrintingScreen printing, UV flatbed printing, digital printing
FinishingDie-cutting, embossing, lamination, adhesive backing, drilling, CNC routing
DurabilityPolycarbonate and aluminium for high impact; PETG for chemical resistance
StandardsISO 7010 and ANSI Z535 safety symbol formats supported
MountingMechanical fixings, standoffs, adhesive backing, magnetic backing
MOQFrom 500 pieces for screen printed signs; from 100 for UV printed

Choosing a rigid substrate

PVC is the general-purpose rigid plastic: cheap, easy to die-cut, printable by screen and UV, and adequate for indoor signage and sheltered outdoor use. PETG adds impact strength and chemical resistance and is the usual choice for machine panels and food-area signage because it can be cleaned with harsher agents.

Polycarbonate is the tough one. Where a sign may be struck, deliberately or accidentally — machine guards, school and transport signage, vandal-prone sites — polycarbonate is worth the extra cost. It is also the substrate for equipment overlays and membrane switch panels because it can be embossed and repeatedly flexed.

Foam PVC board is light and rigid with a smooth printable face, used for exhibition panels, indoor displays and temporary signage where weight matters more than durability. Aluminium and stainless steel are chosen where a sign must last outdoors for a decade or resist heat, and for nameplates and asset tags.

Screen printing versus UV flatbed printing

Screen printing puts down a thick ink film that resists UV and abrasion far better than a thin digital layer. For safety signs, machine panels and any sign printed in a small number of spot colours, screen printing is the longer-lasting and often cheaper option at volume, because the screens are made once and the run cost is low.

UV flatbed printing wins when the artwork is full colour or photographic, when every sign is different, or when the quantity is low enough that screen making cannot be amortised. It also prints white ink, which matters on coloured and metal substrates.

Safety and compliance signage

Safety signs are read at a glance and often under stress, so legibility matters more than decoration. We print to ISO 7010 and ANSI Z535 sign formats — the coloured shape carries the meaning, the pictogram carries the message, and supplementary text is used only where it adds clarity.

For compliance signage, tell us the standard your market requires, where the sign will be mounted and how far away it needs to be read. That determines symbol size, contrast and whether a photoluminescent or reflective face is needed.

Finishing and mounting

Sheets are die-cut or CNC routed to shape, drilled for mechanical fixings, embossed for tactile panels, laminated for abrasion resistance, or supplied with adhesive backing. Metal signs can be brushed, anodised or powder coated before printing, and stainless steel can be chemically etched for permanently marked asset tags.

Typical applications

Workplace safety signs, machine control panels and overlays, equipment nameplates and rating plates, asset and serial number tags, directional and wayfinding signs, door and room identification, parking and site signage, memorial and donor plaques, and outdoor notice boards.

How to order from our factory

Send your artwork, size, material preference, quantity and destination. We quote within one working day with a material recommendation and a lead time. If you are not certain which material suits the application, describe where the product will be used and we will specify it for you.

We then produce a sample on the same production equipment as the bulk order, so what you approve is what you receive. After sample approval we run production, inspect, and pack for export — flat packed, rolled or boxed depending on the product — with documentation prepared for your destination. Shipment is by sea, air or courier.

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Frequently asked questions

Which material should I use for an outdoor sign?
For long outdoor life on a budget, aluminium with screen printed or UV printed graphics is the safest choice. PVC works for sheltered outdoor positions and shorter campaigns. Polycarbonate is best where impact resistance matters.
Can you print safety signs to a specific standard?
Yes. We print ISO 7010 and ANSI Z535 format signs and can follow your own symbol set and colour specification. Send the standard, the symbol reference and the mounting location.
How long will a printed plastic sign last outside?
Screen printed PVC with UV-stable ink typically lasts three to five years; aluminium signs with the same ink system can last considerably longer. Exact life depends on sun exposure, pollution and cleaning regime.
Do you make machine panel overlays and membrane switches?
Yes. We screen print and emboss polycarbonate overlays, print selective textures, die-cut display windows and adhesive backs, and can supply them as finished membrane switch panels to your circuit specification.
Can you print white ink?
Yes. Our UV flatbed presses print white as a spot layer under or over CMYK, which is essential on coloured plastics and on metal where white is needed as a base for other colours.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Screen printed rigid signs start at 500 pieces because of screen making cost. UV flatbed printed signs can start from around 100 pieces, which suits prototypes, multi-variant orders and short runs.
What is your minimum order quantity?
Most items start at 500 pieces, and mixed designs can be combined in a single production run. UV flatbed printed rigid signs can start lower, from around 100 pieces.
How long does production take?
Sampling takes 5-10 working days. Bulk production is normally 10-20 working days after sample approval, depending on quantity and finishing. Tell us your deadline and we will confirm a realistic date.
Can you ship to my country?
Yes. We ship regularly to North America, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and across Asia by sea, air and courier, and prepare export packing and documentation for the destination.
What payment terms do you accept?
T/T bank transfer is standard, with a deposit before production and the balance before shipment. Other terms can be discussed for repeat orders.

Minimum order quantities start at 500 pieces; mixed designs are welcome. Request a quote for pricing on your size and quantity.

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