Platinum Signs
Hot Surface Sign
PS-WAR024 · Product data sheet
Data sheet
20 September 2026
https://www.platinumsigns.com.au
Description
A hot surface can be difficult to recognise before someone reaches for it. This sign gives a direct, visible warning at the equipment or its normal approach: HOT SURFACE, with a black exclamation-mark triangle on a yellow face. Use it to identify an assessed contact-heat hazard around plant, heated vessels, ovens, pipework or similar workplace equipment. The artwork does not name the equipment or give a safe temperature or cooling time. Buy the format that fits the installation. The compact 180 × 240 mm version is self-adhesive vinyl. The 225 × 300 mm and 400 × 600 mm versions are available in polypropylene, 0.6mm Colorbond steel or 3mm Corflute. All measurements are width × height and all seven options are sold individually. The selected artwork is included, so there is no file to upload or separate design proof to wait for on a standard order. Choose your size, material and quantity to see the price, then enter the delivery details at checkout. Payment confirms the standard-sign order. Most standard safety-sign orders dispatch the next business day after payment; courier transit is additional. Delivery is available Australia-wide, with the delivery charge shown before payment. If the quantity is substantial or arrival by a particular date is essential, contact us first with the quantity, postcode and required date.
Use this general contact-heat warning as part of the equipment’s risk controls. It does not state a safe-touch temperature or certify the plant or installation.
- Category
- Warning Signs
- Sign selection
- Contact-heat warning
- Artwork
- Off-the-shelf design supplied as shown
- Product code
- PS-WAR024
Available materials
| Material | Specification |
|---|---|
| Polypropylene (1.6mm) | A lightweight rigid panel for a wall, enclosure or sign holder near the equipment. Available in 225 × 300 mm and 400 × 600 mm. Use a holder or suitable fixings on a support away from the heated surface. Keep the warning visible and clear of controls and instructions. |
| Colorbond Steel (0.6mm) | A 0.6mm coated steel face for a mechanically fixed warning. Available in 225 × 300 mm and 400 × 600 mm. Allow for the panel weight and use hardware suited to the support. Metal construction does not establish a temperature rating for the printed sign. |
| Corflute (3mm) | A lightweight 3mm fluted panel for temporary warnings or changing work areas. Available in 225 × 300 mm and 400 × 600 mm. Secure to a supporting surface without crushing the flutes. Keep it away from heat and protect it from impacts. |
| Self-Adhesive Vinyl (Sticker) | A 180 × 240 mm adhesive warning for a clean, smooth, flat backing surface. Sold individually; it needs a supporting surface. Apply to a clean, dry backing away from the heat source. Do not apply directly to hot equipment without a confirmed temperature specification for the adhesive and printed face. |
Available sizes
- • 180 x 240mm — Self-Adhesive Vinyl (Sticker)
- • 225 x 300mm (Small) — Polypropylene (1.6mm) / Colorbond Steel (0.6mm) / Corflute (3mm)
- • 400 x 600mm — Polypropylene (1.6mm) / Colorbond Steel (0.6mm) / Corflute (3mm)
Volume pricing — Polypropylene (1.6mm) · 225 x 300mm (Small) (inc. GST)
| Quantity | Unit price | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26.95 | — |
| 5 | $24.79 | -8% |
| 10 | $22.91 | -15% |
| 25 | $20.48 | -24% |
| 50 | $18.33 | -32% |
| 100+ | $16.17 | -40% |
Prices shown for the listed material/size combination and quantities. Savings increase gradually between these quantities. Full configuration pricing is available at https://www.platinumsigns.com.au/safety-signs/warning/hot-surface.
Frequently asked
What does this Hot Surface sign show?
The yellow-and-black face carries an exclamation-mark warning triangle and the words HOT SURFACE. This is a general contact-heat warning: it gives no temperature, cooling time or equipment-specific instructions. The product code is PS-WAR024.
Where should I position the warning?
Choose a position people can see before reaching the hot equipment, including the usual operating and maintenance approaches. A nearby wall, guard or separate support may provide a clearer, cooler mounting surface. Keep the whole face visible without covering controls, instructions or inspection points.
Can I stick this sign directly onto hot equipment?
The standard choices do not have a published service-temperature rating for the complete printed sign. Use a suitable backing away from the heat source. For direct mounting onto heated equipment, send us the operating temperature and surface details so we can specify an appropriate sign and adhesive or fixing method.
Which sizes and materials can I buy?
Choose 180 × 240 mm self-adhesive vinyl, or 225 × 300 mm and 400 × 600 mm rigid signs in polypropylene, 0.6mm Colorbond steel or 3mm Corflute. Dimensions are width × height. Each selection is sold individually. Lamination and reflective upgrades are not offered for these standard options. Contact us if you need a particular hole pattern or mounting hardware; these are not selectable in the standard order.
Does a warning sign replace guarding or insulation?
No. SafeWork NSW identifies guarding or insulation for heated plant parts where injury is possible. Safe Work Australia also includes warning signs among supporting measures for hot equipment in food-service workplaces. Select the sign alongside the controls required for the actual equipment and task.
How do I order and when will it be dispatched?
Select the size, material and quantity, then pay securely online to confirm the order. The pictured artwork is included. Most standard safety-sign orders dispatch the next business day after payment. We deliver Australia-wide; courier transit is additional and the delivery charge is shown before payment. Contact us before ordering for a larger quantity or an essential arrival date.