A practical guide to common brand-name materials, engraving laminates and signage plastics, including Traffolyte, Gravoply, Rowmark, TroLase, Perspex, Lexan, Dibond, Corian, Delrin and more.
Customers often know a material by its brand name rather than its technical material type. Perspex and Plexiglas are commonly used for acrylic, Lexan is commonly used for polycarbonate, Dibond and Alucobond are ACM panels, and Traffolyte is often used as a common name for engraved laminate labels.
This page is a guide to common brand-name materials, engraving laminates and signage plastics. It helps connect customer search terms with the underlying material family, so the right engraving method and material page can be used.
Brand names are used descriptively only. Suitability depends on the exact product, thickness, coating, colour, finish and application. If you have a supplier sheet, product code or sample, send it through and we will confirm the best approach before quoting.
Engraving laminates and signage plastics are often used for switchboard labels, asset tags, industrial signs, control panel labels, name plates, safety signs and commercial identification. Customers may search by a brand name even when they are looking for the broader material type.
| Brand or Name | Material Family | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Traffolyte | Engraving laminate or phenolic-style label material | Switchboard labels, electrical labels, asset tags, safety signs and industrial identification |
| Gravoply | Engraving laminate | Name plates, signage, labels, tags and engraved laminate signs |
| Gravograph laminate | Engraving laminate | Engraved signs, industrial labels, name plates and panel labels |
| Rowmark | Engraving laminate | Signage plastics, name plates, labels, badges and engraved identification products |
| Trotec engraving laminate | Engraving laminate | Laser engraved labels, signs, tags and panel identification |
| TroLase | Trotec engraving laminate product family | Laser engraving laminate for signs, labels, name plates and display work |
| IPI engraving laminate | Engraving laminate | Industrial labels, signs, tags, name plates and engraved plastic products |
| LaserMax | Engraving laminate | Laserable engraving laminate for labels, signs, name plates and identification |
For more detail on Traffolyte and engraving laminates, see our Traffolyte and outdoor engraving laminates material page.
Many material names are used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but the underlying material matters for engraving. A brand name can help identify the product, but it does not guarantee that every sheet, colour, thickness or finish will engrave the same way.
| Brand Name | What It Usually Refers To | Where It Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Perspex | Acrylic | Acrylic engraving |
| Plexiglas | Acrylic | Acrylic engraving |
| Lexan | Polycarbonate | Technical plastic or polycarbonate material |
| Dibond | ACM panel | Composite panel or signage material |
| Alucobond | ACM panel | Composite panel or signage material |
| Corian | Solid surface | Solid surface, signage, plaques, display or interior materials |
| Formica | Laminate | Decorative laminate or surface material |
| Trespa | HPL panel | High pressure laminate panel |
| Gravoply | Laminate | Engraving laminate or signage plastic |
| Gravograph | Laminate | Engraving laminate or signage plastic |
| Traffolyte | Phenolic or engraving laminate | Traffolyte and engraving laminate |
| Rowmark | Laminate | Engraving laminate or signage plastic |
| Trotec | Laminate | Laser engraving laminate or signage material |
| TroLase | Laminate | Laser engraving laminate or signage material |
| IPI | Laminate | Engraving laminate or signage plastic |
| LaserMax | Laminate | Laser engraving laminate or signage plastic |
| Delrin | Acetal or POM | Technical plastic material |
| Torlon | PAI plastic | Technical plastic material |
The material names below are common A-Z entries that can be routed through this page, then linked on to the best material category or dedicated page where needed.
| A-Z Material Name | Best Category or Page | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acetal (Delrin) | Rubber, foam and technical materials | Technical plastic, usually identified by the Delrin brand name |
| Alucobond | Rubber, foam and technical materials | ACM panel or composite signage material |
| Corian | Brand-name materials | Solid surface material, assessed based on finish and application |
| Delrin | Rubber, foam and technical materials | Acetal or POM technical plastic |
| Dibond | Rubber, foam and technical materials | ACM panel or composite signage material |
| Lexan | Rubber, foam and technical materials | Polycarbonate material, suitability depends on thickness and finish |
| Perspex | Acrylic engraving | Acrylic brand name |
| Plexiglas | Acrylic engraving | Acrylic brand name |
| Torlon (PAI) | Rubber, foam and technical materials | PAI engineering plastic, assessed case by case |
| Traffolyte | Traffolyte and engraving laminates | Common term for engraved laminate labels and signage plastics |
| Trespa | Brand-name materials | HPL panel, assessed based on product type and surface finish |
Brand names are useful because they help identify the material family. However, they are only the starting point. The actual engraving result depends on the exact product, surface, thickness, colour, coating and how the material is used.
| What Customers Say | What We Need to Know |
|---|---|
| “It is Perspex or Plexiglas” | Confirm acrylic type, colour, thickness and whether it is cast or extruded where possible |
| “It is Traffolyte” | Confirm colour combination, thickness, sheet type and whether it is supplied or needs sourcing |
| “It is Dibond or Alucobond” | Confirm the ACM panel face, core, coating and whether the mark will be decorative or functional |
| “It is Lexan” | Confirm polycarbonate thickness, surface finish and intended result before processing |
| “It is Delrin or Torlon” | Confirm the engineering plastic, grade, surface and whether marking is suitable |
| “It is Rowmark, TroLase or Gravoply” | Confirm the specific engraving laminate, colour, thickness and application |
This page helps route brand-name material searches to the right material family and engraving approach.
Traffolyte, Rowmark, Gravoply, TroLase, IPI and LaserMax are commonly associated with engraved labels, name plates, signs, switchboard labels and industrial identification.
Perspex and Plexiglas are common names customers use when asking about acrylic engraving, display panels, signage, awards and decorative pieces. View acrylic engraving.
Dibond, Alucobond and other ACM panels are often used for signage, display work and panel-based projects. Suitability depends on the panel face and finish.
Delrin, Torlon, Lexan and related engineering plastics are technical materials that need assessment before processing. View technical materials.
Corian, Formica and Trespa can be relevant for signage, plaques, interior fit-outs, display materials and architectural samples, depending on the exact surface.
When customers only know the brand name, we help identify the likely material family and whether engraving, marking or another approach is suitable.
A brand name is useful, but it does not guarantee that a material can be engraved safely or that every colour, thickness, product line or finish will behave the same way.
If a brand or product is important to the job, send the supplier sheet or product code with your quote request.
Brand-name materials can cover many different material families, so the engraving process depends on the underlying material. Acrylic, engraving laminate, ACM panel, solid surface, HPL, polycarbonate and engineering plastics all behave differently.
The first step is identifying what the brand name actually refers to. From there, we assess the surface, thickness, colour, finish and intended result before recommending the best approach.
For suitable projects, artwork and layout approval are provided before production begins. For uncertain materials, a sample, offcut or supplier sheet may be needed before a final run is approved.
Brand names are matched to their likely material family, such as acrylic, ACM, laminate, polycarbonate or technical plastic.
Thickness, colour, coating and finish are reviewed because they can change the final engraving result.
Some materials engrave with strong contrast, while others produce a subtle mark or require a different approach.
Practical guidance when customers know the brand name but not the material family
Experience with engraving laminates, acrylic, composite panels and technical plastics
Clear internal links to the most relevant material page or service page
Artwork and layout prepared for approval before engraving begins
Australia-wide service from our workshop
Honest advice when a brand-name material needs testing or is not suitable
Pricing depends on the underlying material, item size, engraving area, artwork complexity, quantity and whether the material needs testing or assessment before production.
Known materials such as standard acrylic or common engraving laminates are usually easier to quote than unknown plastics, specialty panels, engineering plastics or customer-supplied brand-name materials with limited information.
Send photos, dimensions, material details, product codes, supplier sheets and the artwork or text required, and we will advise whether the job is suitable before providing a quote.
Many customers search for brand names instead of material families. This page helps connect terms like Perspex, Lexan, Dibond, Traffolyte, Rowmark, Delrin and Torlon to the correct engraving material category.
Perspex is commonly used as a brand name for acrylic sheet. For engraving information, see our acrylic engraving page.
Yes, Plexiglas is commonly used as a brand name for acrylic. Exact engraving results depend on the sheet type, colour and finish.
Lexan is commonly associated with polycarbonate. Polycarbonate needs assessment because it does not behave the same way as acrylic.
Dibond and Alucobond are commonly used names for ACM panels, often used in signage and display work. The face material, core and coating affect suitability.
Traffolyte is commonly used as a term for engraved laminate labels, while engraving laminate is the broader material category. See our Traffolyte material page for more detail.
Customers may know engraving laminates by names such as Rowmark, Gravoply, TroLase, Trotec, IPI and LaserMax. Suitability depends on the specific sheet, colour, thickness and finish.
Delrin is commonly used as a brand name for acetal or POM. It is a technical plastic and should be assessed before engraving or marking.
Torlon is a PAI engineering plastic. It is treated as a technical material and should be assessed before processing.
Yes, customer-supplied materials are welcome, subject to suitability. Send photos, product codes, supplier sheets or material details before requesting a quote.
No. Different product lines, colours, finishes, thicknesses and coatings can behave differently even within the same brand family.
No affiliation is implied. Brand names are used descriptively to help customers identify the material type and find the right engraving information.
Customer-supplied brand-name materials are welcome, subject to suitability. If you have a sheet, panel, plastic, laminate, sign blank, sample or technical part, send us the product details before requesting engraving.
The most useful information includes brand name, product code, thickness, colour, finish, supplier sheet, intended use and a photo of the item. This helps us confirm whether it belongs under acrylic, engraving laminate, ACM, technical plastic, solid surface, HPL or another material group.
There is no commitment until the material is assessed and the quote is approved.
This page is useful for customers, suppliers and businesses who know a brand name but need help identifying the right engraving approach.
If you have a material listed as Perspex, Plexiglas, Lexan, Dibond, Alucobond, Corian, Formica, Trespa, Traffolyte, Rowmark, TroLase, Delrin, Torlon or another trade name, send us the details and we will advise on engraving suitability.
Photos, dimensions, product codes and supplier sheets help us quote accurately.
