THE ULTIMATE SIGN HOLDER

Sign Holders

Our StepStake® sign holders are now being used extensively throughout the United States and Canada.

We feel that we have the best and most economical line of sign holders on the market. StepStakes® provide the maximum economy for an attractive, durable, and easy to use outdoor sign installation when used with a 4mm corrugated plastic sign board.

The ten models that we have available accommodate a wide range of applications. Following is a set of guidelines for each model:

	#SS-1, 2-WIRE, 10" x 30": Recommended for corrugated signs up to 24" x 18". A second stake can be inserted at a right angle to the sign for more rigidity. This is our most popular model.
	#SS-2, 3-WIRE, 10" x 30": Heavy duty for corrugated signs or for solid fiber signs. Recommended as a more rigid stake for corrugated signs up to 28" x 22". This stake may also be used for solid core signs, by weaving the sign in between the uprights of the stake.
	#SS-3, 2-WIRE 6" x 30": For small to medium corrugated signs. Recommended for signs up to 22" x 14". For large signs, you can use two or more of these stakes to provide support across the base of the sign.
	#SS-4, PIGGY-BACK, 6" x 8": For stacking corrugated signs. Developed for adding a "rider" on top of real estate signs. This stake can also be used to splice signs together for a sign display.
	#SS-5, T-TOP, 8" x 3": For free standing or tabletop P.O.P. signage. Developed as a standard for indoor, free-standing signs (e.g. "Wet Floor" signs), or countertop P.O.P. signage. This stand will handle surprisingly large signs. Two may be used, if desired, for extra support.
	#SS-6, U-TOP, 10" x 30" with 5 1/2" wide 1/4" diameter base: Heavy duty base model for small to medium corrugated signs. This stake works well as a rigid holder of signs up to 24" x 18". We do not recommend it for signs larger than 28" x 22" or in high wind areas because the rigid base places all of the wind stress on the 9 gauge top portion of the stake. In these situations, we recommend the 3 wire model or using 2 of the 6" x 30" stakes.
	#SS-7, SIGN WAVER, 2" (nom.) x various lengths: Hand held stake for parades, conventions, school crossings, strikers... This item comes in 12", 20", & 28" lengths. The ladder type 9 gauge galvanized wire with cross members spaced every 8" makes a rigid lightweight holder for hand held signs. Applications include school crossings signs, construction stop signs, protest signs, political rallies, parades, etc..
	#SS-8, MINI 2-WIRE, 2" x 16": For small corrugated signs. This stake is perfect for small low-set yard signs, such as security system and lawn service signs. When installed, this stake places the bottom of the sign 8" off of the ground.
	#SS-9, SINGLE SHAFT STAKE: We have obtained the exclusive rights to this Canadian Design for the United States. There are many markets where zoning restrictions limit sign design to a single support, and this design is perfect for this application. The shaft is a sturdy 5/16" mill galvanized steel that has a 9 gauge stabilizer welded near the bottom in addition to a 9 gauge U-top for holding the sign. This stake is a bit taller than our other designs and will hold the bottom of the sign 24" above ground level when installed. This stake is also a more economical alternative to our traditional double shaft U-Top stake when you need a rigid base for your customer's sign. As with our U-Top, they are packed 25 pcs./case.
	#US-3, U-STAKE: Due to repeated requests for a stake for foldover signs and bag signs, we now offer as a standard model a 9 gauge wicket shaped U-Stake which is 33" tall by 20" wide. This item is boxed 50 pcs./case and is in stock for immediate shipment. Upon request, we can run orders of 500 or more pieces of other sizes and thicknesses. Lead time on these orders would run one to two weeks depending on our workload at the time.

We have also developed a "Quad Pod" configuration that will accommodate large corrugated signs up to 48" high x any length. This is accomplished by using a double height sign blank, applying the graphics on one side with the two sign copies "top-to-top", slitting the top face of the plastic, and bending it in half to form a two sided sign. One (or more for very wide signs) 2 Wire, 10" x 30" StepStake® is inserted into the bottom of each sign face and inserted into the ground. The 2 dimensional spacing of the wires in the ground coupled with the continuous top hinge forms an A-frame which results in a very stable sign installation. This configuration may also be used for a portable indoor sign.

We recommend for corrugated signs that small tick marks be printed at the bottom to assist in centering the sign on the stake and aligning the uprights of the stake in the proper flutes. If the wires are not properly spaced, it could be difficult to mount the sign or it could crease the corrugated sign blank.

We hope these explanations will assist you in arriving at the best sign installation for your use or your customer's use. Most of our StepStakes® are packed in attractive cartons that are designed to act as carrying cases. With an average weight of 25# per case, our products are packed to be convenient for carrying and storage. Please feel free to call our toll free number (800-438-0387) should you have any further questions.

Parker Davis Co., Inc.
2310 North Tryon Street · Charlotte, NC 28206 · (704) 375-9111

toll free (800) 438-0387  · fax (704) 375-9116