Our Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is calibrated to match the specifications of each sign. The PLC then directs a power head across the aluminum sign face, forcing a pressurized stream of water that hits the surface at 36,000 pounds per square inch – stripping the sign down to a reusable sign blank. The surface of the aluminum sign is left smooth and clean, ready for new sign faces. The hydrostripping process removes all sign laminates, including engineer grade, high intensity prismatic and diamond grade reflective sheeting from all shapes and sizes of aluminum signs. The integrity of the aluminum sign remains intact with no compromise to the metal itself or to any corrosion resistant coatings.

Northwest Sign Recycling inventories your signs, hydrostrips them, deburrs any rough edges, and returns the refurbished sign blanks to your desired location on banded pallets.