A 100% Recyclable Foam Board Ideal for Outdoor Applications
SMART-X® is a lightweight, 100% polystyrene foam board with UV and weather resistant solid polystyrene (HIPS) facers and an expanded polystyrene core that is completely moisture-resistant, creating an excellent solution for exterior applications. Additionally, because there is no adhesive between the core and facers, SMART-X is a 100% recyclable solution for more sustainable promotional campaigns.
The Green Aspect
- SMART-X with a homogeneous compound is 100% recyclable
- About 95% of the production waste is collected and recycled on-site
Material Composition
SMART-X is comprised of solid polystyrene facers and an expanded polystyrene foam core.
Advantages with SMART-X®
High UV stability & moisture resistance
Very good resistance to weathering & warping
Smooth, matte surfaces deliver excellent direct print results
100% pure polystyrene for easy recyclability - no adhesives used
Extremely rigid and light weight
Vinyl graphics are repositionable
Low resistance during milling or routing
Recommended Applications
Below are some of the more common applications for which SMART-X® provides a solution. While these are frequent uses for our material, we love to see the unique applications designers & artists come up with!
POP / POS Displays Medium-term application life
Exhibits & Kiosks Medium-term application life
Interior Signage & Displays Long-term application life
Exterior Signage & Displays Medium-term application life
Store & Interior Design Long-term application life
Framing Long-term application life
Hanging Signage Long-term application life
Window Displays Medium-term application life
Promotional Campaigns Medium-term application life
3-Dimensional Displays Medium-term application life
Shop-Fitting Long-term application life
Retail Fixtures Long-term application life
Mounting Long-term application life
Dimensional Letters Long-term application life
Recommended Fabrication Methods
Thanks to over 40 years of manufacturing experience, we are able to provide general fabrication guidelines and best practices that have been successful with our materials.”
Mounting
Repositioning Vinyl
Digital Printing
Screen Printing
Painting Do not expose core to solvent-based paints
Knife Cutting
Saw Cutting
Routing
Die Cut/Punch
Forming Curves
- Vinyl graphics are repositionable
- High UV stability & moisture resistance
- Very good resistance to weathering & warping
- Smooth, matte surfaces deliver excellent direct print results
- 100% pure polystyrene for easy recyclability - no adhesives used
- Extremely rigid and light weight
- Low resistance during milling or routing