Case Study: J. J. Keller Innovates Flip Placard Design
New design triples durability, cuts costs for Midwestern fuel hauler. Read the case study for details.
- Flip-file placard meets DOT placarding specifications of 49 CFR § 172.519 for hazardous materials identification
- Patent-pending anti-vibration and dual-clip features extend the life of the flip placard by 3x based on field testing
- Rubber bumpers minimize panel vibration during transit, reduce abrasion and wear, and help extend the life of ink and metal components
- Placard panels spring forward when clips are opened, making them easier to grab and turn
- Dual-clip retainers (2 joined clips instead of 4 individual clips) on each side of the placard make it easier and faster to change legends
- Heavy-duty (super) placard legend features 33% thicker aluminum (.032" vs. industry-standard .024" or less)
- Super back plate features 25% thicker aluminum (.040" vs. industry-standard .032") to better withstand abuse of challenging environments and provide long-term reliability & greater utility
- Aluminum contains 75% post-consumer recycled content
- Base and legends have pre-formed white painted finish
- Clipped corners on top and bottom to accommodate roll-up door applications
- Full ink bleeds (color runs all the way to the edge of legend panels)
- Rectangular-shaped placard legend panels:
- Lessen the risk of injury from bent and dog-eared pages
- Provide greater strength/rigidity all the way to the corners
- Improve stability due to hinges being closer to panel corners
- Reduce noise and vibration which leads to long-term performance
- Improve placard appearance due to less hinges being used
- Complies with ISO 9000 Green Initiative, California Buy Recycled program and EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program
Super/Kresky Flip Placard Back Plate Measurements:
- 4 Clipped Corners:
- Edge to edge (sides) – 14.3"
- Left to right (corners) – 16.1"
- Top to bottom (corners) – 15.5"
Flip Placard Legends:
- Flammable (Class 3 Flammable Liquid)
- UN 3475 (Class 3 Flammable Liquid)
- UN 1203 (Class 3 Flammable Liquid)
- UN 1993 (Class 3 Flammable Liquid)
- UN 1987 (Class 3 Flammable Liquid)
