Cast
Plaque Mountings |
| General
A variety of standard as well as special mounting methods
are available to suit virtually any installation. |
| Standard
Mounting Methods |
Bosses
and Studs (BS) |
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Bosses
(extra pads) are cast onto the back of the plaque. These
are drilled and tapped to accept a threaded stud.
Flat-backed plates (generally, smaller
sizes) are drilled & tapped for studs without bosses
on the back. |
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Recommended
Uses
For concealed, permanent mounting to: |
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Brick walls |
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Stone walls |
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Masonry surfaces |
Installation
Drill holes in the mounting surface slightly larger than
the diameter of the studs. Fill mounting holes with silicone,
epoxy or quickset cement. Set into the holes, and allow
the adhesive to cure. |
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| Rosettes
and Toggles (RT) |
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Holes
are drilled through the face of the plaque for toggle bolts.
Toggle bolts are threaded machine screws 4" to 6"
long with spring-loaded butterflies that fold up and pass
through wall holes. |
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Recommended Uses
For semi-permanent mounting to: |
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Hollow
tile |
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Cement block
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Drywall |
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Wood paneling
over stud construction |
| Installation
Using the plaque holes as a template, drill holes through
the wall large enough to accommodate the butterfly assembly.
Insert each machine screw through the plaque and screw on
each butterfly. Fold the butterfly assemblies and insert
them through holes until wings spring open inside the hollow
wall.
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Pull back
on each screw head to press the butterfly against the inside wall.
Turn each machine screw, first by hand, then with a screwdriver.
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| If rosette
covers are provided, screw rosettes into the toggle bolt heads.
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| Rosettes,
Machine Screws and Expansion Sleeves (RM) |
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Holes are drilled
through the face of the plaque for machine screws. Each
metal expansion sleeve (or lead anchor) has a threaded interior
to house a machine screw. The lead anchor will expand when
a screw is inserted and tightened. |
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Recommended Uses
For semi-permanent mounting to: |
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Brick walls |
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Stone walls |
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Masonry surfaces |
| Installation
Using the plaque holes as a template, drill holes into the
wall large enough to accept the lead anchor. Drill deep
enough so the fully driven screw won't strike the back of
the hole. |
| Insert expansion sleeves
into holes, threaded cones first. Using a metal setting
tool, strike tool with hammer to drive sleeve into each
hole. Insert each machine screw through the plaque and tighten
screws into expansion sleeves with a screwdriver. |
| If rosette covers are provided,
screw rosettes into the machine screw heads. |
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| Wood
Screws (WS) |
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Holes
are drilled through the plaque and countersunk to accept
a flat head wood screw. Larger sized wood screws, #14
or #16, have the heads drilled and tapped to accept a
rosette cover. |
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| Recommended Uses
For semi-permanent mounting to: |
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Wood walls |
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Plaster walls (small plates
only) |
| Installation
Using plaque holes as a template, drill wall holes. Insert
wood screws through the plaque holes and tighten screws
with a screwdriver. |
| If rosette covers are provided,
screw rosettes into the wood screw head. |
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| Optional
Mounting Methods |
| Invisible
Frame (IF) |
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Angle
clips are provided to mount to the wall with standard
fasteners, such as toggle bolts, wood screws or machine
screws & expansion sleeves. |
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| The cast plaque is then
attached to these angle clips with flat head machine screws.
These machine screws run through the top and bottom return
edges of the plaque. |
| Invisible Frame mounts
require the depth of the plaque to be a minimum of 1-1/4",
to accommodate the angle clips. |
| Recommended uses
For concealed mounting when |
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Plaque
may need to be relocated in the future |
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Plaque size
is a minimum of 12" x 10" |
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| Brass
Rod Stake Mount |
Special
mounting brackets are cast in place on the back of the casting
to accommodate a 24" x 3/8" threaded brass rod. Stake
mounts can be angled 45° for positioning plaque at an angle.
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Recommended
uses |
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Mounting into ground |
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For plaques 12" or less in width |
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Maximum plaque size 12" x 8" |
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| Garden
Stake |
| Bronze stake measuring 24"
x 1-1/2" and attached to back of plaque with 10-24 machine
screws. Stake is painted to match the background color of the plaque. |
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Recommended
uses |
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Mounting into ground |
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For flat-backed plaques 3/8" thick |
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Maximum plaque size is 12" x 8" for
1 stake or 20" x 8" for 2 stakes. |
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| Integral
Post Cap Mount |
| A post cap is a decorative
sleeve cast integral with the bottom of a plaque to mount onto a
round post. Post caps are available in several standard designs
to accommodate 1-1/2" or 2" diameter post mounts. |
| Recommended uses |
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Freestanding installation
into the ground on a single post |
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For plaques greater than 12"
in width |
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For double-faced plaques with
copy on both sides |
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| Curved
Plaques |
| Quality Engravers can roll
a bronze or aluminum plaque to fit a curved wall installation. Provide
the diameter, radius or circumference of the curved surface. |
| Parameters for usage |
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Maximum size of plaque
96" wide x 60" high |
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Flat backed castings, 1/4"
or 3/8" thick |
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Border design must be flat (Straight
Edge, Single Line or Double Line) |
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Mounting holes through the face
are highly recommended. |
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| Rosettes |
| Rosettes are decorative
elements used to cover the screw heads on a plaque installation.
Rosettes can also be used with other materials to accent architectural
décor. |
| All Quality Engravers Rosettes
(except R77) are available in cast bronze, brass or aluminum. Rosettes
marked with an asterisk (*) are standard---all others are available
as an option. |
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| *R2 5/8"
*R5 1-1/8" |
*R32 7/8" |
*R77 5/8" |
*R74 11/16"
*R16 1-1/8" |
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| R60 2-1/2" |
RH 2" |
R99 1-3/8" |
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| R69 1-1/2" |
R123 1" |
R2140
1-3/8" |
R95 1-3/8" |
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| 1" Star with R16
1-1/8" |
1-3/8" Star |
R57 9/16"
R54 11/16" |
R48 1" |
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*indicates
standard
rosette |
| R4 7/8" |
R1184 7/8" |
R1023 5/8" |
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