The Aarco OPLD1818-7 Slimline Message Center is a commercial-grade wall-mounted bulletin board designed for indoor and outdoor environments. Constructed with vinyl-covered cork tackboard surface and a durable plastic lumber frame, this 18"W x 18"H signaling solution offers a secure, lockable swing door with full-length piano hinges. Its weatherproof design ensures reliable performance in various conditions, making it ideal for operational signage, messages, and notices in restaurants, cafeterias, or other foodservice facilities requiring consistent communication management.
Aarco OPLD1818-7 Features
The Aarco OPLD1818-7 Message Center delivers a robust solution for commercial foodservice settings, integrating vinyl tackboard surfaces with weather-resistant construction. Its lockable door enables secure message postings, while the wall-mounted design maximizes space efficiency. Engineered with easy access and maintenance in mind, this unit is suitable for high-traffic areas that demand durable, reliable communication boards. The included plastic lumber frame withstands consistent use, ensuring longevity and performance in demanding environments.
- Functionality: Features a lockable swing door with full-length piano hinges.
- Durability: Vinyl-covered cork tackboard surface resists damage and deterioration.
- Ease of Use: Wall-mounted design facilitates quick message posting and retrieval.
- Application: Suitable for high-traffic indoor and outdoor foodservice environments.
- Workflow Integration: Combines secure message management with weatherproof construction for versatile deployment.
Ideal for secure message management in commercial kitchens and dining areas requiring durable signage solutions.
OPLD1818-7 Technical Specs
The Aarco OPLD1818-7 is engineered for durability and reliable performance in commercial environments. It features a weatherproof design with vinyl-covered cork tackboard surface, ensuring resistance to moisture and wear. The unit's overall dimensions are 18 inches wide by 18 inches high with a depth of 5.5 inches, and it weighs approximately 18 pounds for easy wall installation. Its plastic lumber frame provides longevity and resistance to outdoor elements. The full-length piano hinges facilitate smooth operation, and the lockable door ensures message security. As a discontinued model, it was known for its robustness in facilitating clear, organized communication in busy kitchen or hospitality settings, capable of withstanding moderate usage in both indoor and outdoor applications.
- Dimensions: 18"W x 18"H x 5.5"D
- Material: Vinyl-covered cork tackboard surface and plastic lumber frame
- Weight: 18 lbs
- Construction: Weatherproof, lockable swing door with piano hinges
- Usage Environment: Indoor and outdoor
- Design: Wall-mounted tackboard with secure lock and weather-resistant features
What is a commercial message center board?
A commercial message center board is a durable, wall-mounted signage solution used in foodservice and hospitality venues to display notices, menus, or instructions. These boards typically feature a cork or vinyl surface for easy message posting and are designed with weatherproof and lockable elements for use in busy environments. The Aarco OPLD1818-7 is an example, with a vinyl-covered cork tackboard and weather-resistant construction, best suited for moderate traffic areas in restaurants, cafeterias, and outdoor dining spaces where secure, organized communication is essential for daily operations.
Top bulletin boards for indoor outdoor foodservice environments
Constructed by Aarco and model OPLD1818-7, these commercial grade bulletin boards are built for durability, functionality, and weather resistance, suitable for mid-volume foodservice operations that require secure messaging and poster display in high-traffic settings requiring weatherproofing and security.
- Operation Type — suitable for moderate throughput in commercial kitchens
- Kitchen Setting — ideal for compact dining and prep areas
- Foodservice Category — suitable for cafeterias, dining halls, outdoor patios
- Workload Qualifier — designed for continuous daily use with secure message posting
- Use Case — effective for secure notices, schedules, and menus presentation
Why Choose Aarco OPLD1818-7?
Compared to similar bulletin boards, the Aarco OPLD1818-7 stands out with its weatherproof vinyl tackboard surface, lockable hinged door, and corrosion-resistant plastic lumber framing. Its slim profile allows installation in tight spaces while providing a secure and durable surface for messages. The unit's weatherproof feature enhances outdoor utility, ensuring messages remain protected from moisture and environmental factors, making it a reliable choice for high-traffic foodservice environments that demand long-lasting signage solutions.
- Compact footprint for space-limited environments
- Weatherproof design suited for outdoor use
- Lockable access enhances message security
- Robust construction with weather-resistant materials
- Full-length piano hinges ensure smooth operation
