Received Order to Find Flimsy A-Frames, Now Can't Find a Supplier for Sturdy Ones

[rdm01]

I ordered 10 angle iron a-frames a while back. We typically got them from a local sign supply company, they hinged at the top, handle on the side, and the faces bolted in. They were very sturdy. I ordered 10 for a project and opened up the boxes to find a-frames that feel about 1/3 the weight and seem to want to bend if I look at them.

Anyone know of a source for a good black metal a-frame. Really trying to stay away from the slide in type (our powder coated steel faces already have holes!).

Thank you in advance for recommendations.

 

[Graphic Destruction]

Try Metalcraft industries http://metalcraftindustries.net/sign-frames/

 

[ChaseO]

I used to buy them from Bull Steel, but they aren't wanting to sell to sign shops anymore unless you make it worth their while. Those do look much lighter than what I normally purchase though.

 

[Andy D]

Grimco, it will default to the 24" x 18" just click on the 24" x 36" size...

http://www.grimco.com/Products.aspx?cid=0063&pid=00374

 

[Andy D]

Also, once we switched to the Signicade Deluxe we never thought about going back to the angle iron frames,they're twice as much
but well worth it:

 

[rdm01]

Thank you for all the recommendations. Metalcraft was very helpful, and has already provided a quote. Bull Steel looks more like the produce we have, and the weights match up. I've left a message.

We do plenty of Signicades, but they don't fit the bill this time.

Again, thanks all!

 

[Tom Dalton]

Thank you for all the recommendations. Metalcraft was very helpful, and has already provided a quote. Bull Steel looks more like the produce we have, and the weights match up. I've left a message.

We do plenty of Signicades, but they don't fit the bill this time.

Again, thanks all!

Also. we've got reseller prices on most outdoor sidewalk sign stands at SignsDirect...

http://www.signsdirect.com/Home/Sidewalk-Signs-with-Metal-Sign-Faces/