We're doing about ten 4'x 8' coroplast signs for the little league sponsors this year. They need to be temporarily attached to the chain link fence in the outfield for about 3 months. I have seen an ad in one of the sign mags for these little clips that will attach to Chain Link but now I can't find the ad. Does anyone have any info on these, or maybe even a better idea? Last time, we grommeted the coroplast panels then we used Zip-Ties to attach them to the fence. However, some of the Zip-Ties failed in about a month in our Colorado sunshine (and wind) Anyway, we would sure appreciate some input. Due date on these is March 23rd.
Posted by Roy Frisby (Member # 736) on :
Use the black cable ties from the electrical supply house.
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
split key rings work too
Posted by Chuck Churchill (Member # 68) on :
I have used something from the world of automotive parts called a J-clip. They are metal, have a threaded hole in them that takes a bolt and come in several sizes. The J part fits over the chain link and a bolt goes through a hole in the sign and into the threaded hole. You can install with two, three or four of them. Neat part is the whole thing is self leveling.
I have bought them in a Canadian Tire store but you would have a way to go to find one of those. I suspect a well stocked NAPA would know about them.
Posted by Ron Carper (Member # 999) on :
sign link 1-877-601-6654
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Grommet the coroplast and use hog rings Available complete with the pliar at any feed store.
Posted by Dave Shirk (Member # 106) on :
Thanks my friends. The sign links will blow the Little League budget so I'll go with Monte's grommet and hog ring plan. All my best,
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
I'm sure Nylon Wire Ties will work well!
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
split key rings at 3o cents each is too much? And applied by hand?
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
To piggyback on your bad experience with Zip-Ties and Roy's comment on the black electrical ties, the type Roy is referring to are UV resistant. They cost a little more, but do the job well.
Of course, Roy knows holes like no one else. You need to pick up some of his prefabbed post holes to keep in stock. Once set in the ground, they are UV resistant also.
Posted by Sue Brown (Member # 6677) on :
my vote goes to the hogrings.. we use them all the time for this type of thing.. they work great
