Charleston Industries, Inc. Architectural Directional Signage

Charleston Industries architectural signage systems are designed to serve as wayfinding devices wherever people congregate.

Product Description, Applications

Charleston Industries architectural signage systems can be used for a variety of applications:

• Airports
• Hospitals
• Corporate complexes
• Hospitals
• Recreational parks
• Transportation facilities
• Municipalities
• Theme parks
• Zoos
• Schools and universities

Charleston Industries architectural signage systems utilize modular components throughout all series. For example, Series 325 posts can be combined with Series 225 frames and the changeable word bars can be mounted on Series 225 or 325 posts. Cross-system flexibility allows system to be adapted to all signage requirements ranging from monolithic designs to directional signage to interior directories.

Changeable Word Bar System
This system is designed for areas where changes in information are anticipated. With an easy-to-use fastening system, bars to be changed can be removed without dismantling the entire sign. Changeable Word Bar Signs can be used with Series 225 or 325 posts and are available in 2" - 12" (51 - 305 mm) widths for up to 10 bars per sign.

Series 1200 & Series 750
Series 1200 and Series 750 are designed for illuminated or non-illuminated applications. The 12" or 7 1/2" (305 or 191 mm) cabinets can accept an optional skirt base for monolithic appearance.

Series 325
The most versatile component of the Charleston Industries sign systems, Series 325 is available for illuminated or non-illuminated exterior use and is ideal for primary site identification and directional information.

Series 250, 225 & 218
These 2" (25.4 mm) post and panel systems are designed primarily for secondary signage applications, including directional, informational, regulatory and wayfinding. All offer flexibility, aesthetic quality and economy.

Series 3000 Custom Signage
This series is designed and built for specific project requirements. Well-suited for pylon or monolithic applications, Series 3000 can be used in interior or exterior applications.

Construction, Materials, Finishes
All posts and frames are manufactured from heavy duty 6062-T5 alloy aluminum extrusions produced to Aluminum Association standards. Standard sign panels are supplied in a range from 0.063" - 0.125" (1.6 - 3.2 mm) aluminum with tempers of H14 or H34. Sign panels are available in acrylic, aluminum composite material, fiberglass, polycarbonate, Lumasite® or Lexan®. All hardware is stainless steel, eliminating rusting and staining.

Sign configurations and shapes vary with project design requirements. Depending on the system, units are available in height and width configurations of 12" high x 12" wide (305 x 305 mm) through 72" high x 144" wide (1829 x 3658 mm). Custom sizes are also available, depending on specific project requirements. Posts come in standard 8', 10' and 12' (2.4, 3 and 3.7 m) lengths and custom lengths up to 16' (4.9 m).