Sign Assembly

Why Adhesives Matter More Than Ever—and What Every Sign Fabrication Shop Needs to Know

Adhesives are no longer a backup plan in today’s signage industry—they’re a core component of efficient, high-quality fabrication. Whether you’re bonding aluminum to acrylic, streamlining your assembly process, or eliminating unsightly rivets, understanding adhesive fundamentals can save time, reduce costs, and elevate your final product. At the 2025 ISA Sign Expo, Andrew Morris, President and Read more…

Potting Compounds for LED Displays: How to Protect Your Investment from Environment Damage

Your LED displays face a constant battle against moisture, dust, heat, and vibration. Without proper protection, these expensive systems can fail long before their expected lifespan. This guide cuts through the confusion around potting compounds—the protective materials that shield your LED displays from environmental damage. You’ll discover exactly how potting works, which type is right Read more…

tape

Tape in the Sign & Display Industry – A Deep Dive

A couple weeks ago, we discussed the use of tape in various construction industries and how its role has morphed over the past few decades. Today, we want to take a more in-depth look at adhesive tapes specifically with how they’re utilized in the sign & display industry. Many industries benefit from the convenience and Read more…

Bostik Liquid Rivet

SCIGRIP Spotlight on Three High-Strength Adhesive Products

SCIGRIP (formerly known as WeldOn) brings nearly seven decades of experience in delivering smart adhesive solutions for use with bonding metals, composites and plastics. Chemical Concepts is proud to carry SCIGRIP high-strength adhesives, as well as vinyl, PVC, and CPVC substrates, along with many other related products. In this post, we would like to introduce three of Read more…

Strong Bonding, Minimal Read-Through Makes LORD 810 Adhesive System Excellent Choice for Metal Sign Assembly

Sign assembly is often a delicate balance of strength and beauty. Thus, adhesives used in sign assembly need to be undeniably tough and a good match for the sign material** (note: this can sometimes be tricky with metal signs…..and allow little to no bondline read-through). **To stand the test of time, adhesives must be chemical Read more…