Panel materials
Aluminium composite (ACM) is our default. Steel composite and Sealwise® hygienic material are also available.
Product specification
Choose how your board is built
A visual options library for working through panel, retention, mounting, security and labelling choices with your Locus contact.
01
Board
Direct printed shadows
Printed directly onto the panel, so there is nothing to peel off and become foreign-body debris.
UV-cured coating
A tough, durable finish that replaces laminate, eliminates peeling and reduces single-use plastic waste.
Material certification
Certification of zero cadmium and lead content is available on request.
Unlimited background colour
Specify any hex code to match your site, zone or brand standard.
02
Retention
Thru-board stainless steel hooks
No rails, so boards are easy to clean.
Stainless clips
Positive, durable retention for frequently used hand tools.
Spring clips
Quick-release retention for handles and cylindrical tools.
Magnetic strips
Flexible retention where tool positions may change.
Bespoke brackets
Made around the tool when a standard fitting will not do.
CNC-machined nests
Acetal or HDPE nests for precision tools and change parts.
03
Mounting
Wall-fixed
A permanent point-of-use installation.
Magnetic fixing
Fix to suitable steel surfaces without drilling.
Mobile trolley
Mount a new shadow board to an existing trolley or frame to improve visual management, or specify a complete mobile unit.
Free-standing frame
Position the board where wall fixing is not suitable.
Bench-mounted
Add a shadow board to a workbench so tools stay controlled at the point of use.
04
Security
Open board
Immediate access and an unobstructed visual check.
Lockable stainless enclosure
A robust enclosure with a clear polycarbonate door.
Padlock hasp
Simple physical control for restricted tool sets.
05
Labelling
Tool name
Print the agreed tool name beside its position.
Asset number and check frequency
Put traceability and inspection information at point of use.
Kanban
Add replenishment signals and minimum stock information.
Multilingual labels
Use the languages your operators need.
Header bar
Include your logo, location and equipment-use instructions.
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A scaled-down shadow board with real print, laminate and hooks. Dispatched within 2 working days.
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