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Q. What is the difference between bright basic and galvanized wire? A: Bright basic wire is an uncoated steel wire which has no rust inhibiter applied to it. Galvanized wire has a coating of zinc which gives it significantly better rust protection. Q: What is the difference between 7 gauge and 9 gauge wire? A: Wire gauges refer to the diameter (thickness) of the wire. The smaller the gauge "number" the thicker the wire is. 7 gauge wire is .177" diameter and 9 gauge wire is .148" diameter. There are many wire gauges available in the market. Q: Do the Step Frames Ver-Mac offers work with 4 mil corrugated plastic signs? A: Yes. All of our stocked Step Frames and Heavy Duty Step Frames are designed to work with 4 mil corrugated plastic signs. Q: Why would I choose a Heavy Duty Step Frame (VM200) over a normal Step Frame (VM100)? A: Heavy Duty Step Frames are great for use in tough or frozen soil. They also are great for applications where there is higher wind (next to roads, windy fields, etc.). Q: How do I know what size U-Frame to order? A: You first need to know if your sign is a bag style or fold over style sign. * If you have a bag style sign we recommend using a U-Frame that is the same width as your sign width. This will allow for a snug but not too tight fit so the sign will not blow away in the wind. * If you have a fold over style sign we recommend using a U-Frame that is 2 inches narrower than your sign width. This will allow room for you to glue or staple the sign down the sides and still have room for the U-Frame to fit. Q: What is a 30" D-Wire (VM400) and what is its application? A: 30" D-Wires are a lower priced option to a Step Frame (VM100). It takes 2 30" D-Wires per sign (one on each side). You slide the 30" D-Wire into the flutes of the corrugated plastic until the "D" bend in the wire touches the bottom of the sign. Do that on both sides of a sign and then place the long ends of the D-Wire into the ground. Q: What is an 8" D-Wire (VM401) and what is its application? A: An 8" D-Wire is a rider wire. You can apply a smaller corrugated plastic sign to the top of a larger corrugated plastic sign using them. For example a directional arrow, or an open house sign could be added to the top of a 18"x24" real estate sign. It typically takes 2 wires per sign. Q: What is the Quick Clip U-Frame System (VM500) and what is its application? A: With the Quick Clip U-Frame System special sized u-frames can be assembled at the customer's facility. Using 9 gauge bright basic wires supplied by Ver-Mac, you can fulfill those special orders more quickly and economically. To help keep your costs down, the Quick Clip System is also perfect for shipping signs and frames in a small package one at a time. * Either purchase the pre-cut wire sizes needed or purchase straightened and cut lengths of wire from Ver-Mac, and cut to the length needed. * Insert wire onto the plastic Corner Clips making sure they are fully engaged. * Slide your bag style sign or fold over style sign over the u-frame that you have created. Q: How much do the boxes of product weigh? A: The following are weights for boxes of product. * VM100 - 20 pounds * VM101 - 15 pounds * VM103 - 36 pounds * VM104 - 20 pounds * VM200 - 20 pounds * VM300 - custom packaging per order * VM301 - 30 pounds * VM302 - 35 pounds * VM303 - 43 pounds * VM304 - 45 pounds * VM400 - custom packaging per order * VM401 - custom packaging per order * VM500 - custom packaging per order * VM601 - custom packaging per order * VM812 - 20 pounds * VM820 - 30 pounds * VM830 - 40 pounds Q: How long are the lead times at Ver-Mac? A: Ver-Mac keeps large amounts of inventory of many styles of frames in stock. We typically ship product the next business day after an order is received. If you are ordering a custom size frame we typically ship within a 2 week period.