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edge-lit sign:
An illuminated sign where
the light source is positioned
on the outside of the sign
face along one or more of
its edges such that the light
shines back onto it.
electric sign:
Any sign that contains and
utilizes electrical components.
electro-mechanical
sign: A type of
message center sign where
an electrically driven
mechanical device rotates
or flips between two or
more panels with different
messages.
electronic display:
Generic term for any type
of electronic programmable
display. (See also LCD sign.)
electronic message
center (EMC):
A variable message sign
that utilizes a computer
or other electronic controlled
means to change and control
the message displayed.
May use incandescent lamp
LCD, LED or other display
technologies.
electrostatic film:
A thin, electrostatically
charged material such as
PVC used for lettering and
graphics on glass and other
smooth surfaces. The static
charge enables the material
to firmly adhere to the smooth
surface, yet still be peeled
off relatively easily.
elevation:
A scale drawing of an exterior
side of a given structure
such as a building or sign.
embellishment:
In signage, it refers to
any element of a sign face
that provides a decorative
effect.
emboss:
To create raised lettering
or graphics in relief on
the substrate of a sign through
stamping, hammering or molding.
embossed plastic
sign face: A plastic
sign face that has had
three dimensional lettering
or graphical elements vacuum
molded (embossed) into
its surface. (Also called
pan face.)
enamel:
A colored, powdered glass-based
compound that is fused to
the surface of metal or glass
for decoration and protection.
An enamel finish is typically
opaque.
engine-turned:
A process of using a tool
such as a drill press to
create uniform circle or
swirl patterns on metal or
gold leaf finish.
engrave:
To incise (cut) a design
into the surface of hard
material such as metal using
a handheld or machine controlled
tool called a burin.
entrance canopy:
A type of canopy or awning
that covers and identifies
the entrance to a building
or place of business.
epoxy:
A very strong, two-part adhesive--resin
plus hardening agent--capable
of bonding together a wide
range of materials, including
woods, composites and metals.
erect:
To construct and install
a sign and its supporting
structure.
etching:
The removal of selected portions
of a layer of material from
a substrate using a chemical
or electrolytic process.
Typically, a stencil is used
to mark the areas to be etched
and protect the other areas.
(See also acid etching.)
expansion anchor:
A type of anchor that is
designed to expand inside
the drilled hole it is placed,
thereby securing itself by
the resulting pressure and
friction against the sides
of the hole. Typically used
to anchor awnings to concrete
or masonry.
extender:
An additive that increases
the volume of ink without
lowering its viscosity or
one that improves the workability
of an ink.
exterior illuminated
sign: A sign that
is illuminated by an external
light source directed at
the sign face. (See also
direct illumination.)
extrusion:
The process of forcing metal
or plastic through a form
in order to create a desired
shape.
eyelet:
A small metal or plastic
ring that is inserted into
a hole made in another piece
of material. It prevents
fraying of the material around
the hole and provides a durable,
easily threaded opening for
rope or twine. (Also called
a grommet.)
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