Technical Information
A vital part of any project is selecting the most appropriate material from the wide range available and the following table offers a brief summary of the properties of those most commonly used.
Seaborne Plastics are committed to sourcing the finest material available from the world's leading plastics suppliers and we are happy to advise on the most cost-effective and suitable material for your job.
| Material | Suitable Process | Applications | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
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ABS (Available in fire retardent and UV protected grades) |
Vacuum and Pressure Forming | Automotive interiors and covers | Tough and easily formed with good weathering properties |
|
High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) |
Vacuum Forming | Point of Sales and shopfitting | Unsuitable for exterior use |
|
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) |
Vacuum Forming | Outdoor Leisure and Exterior covers | Excellent resistance to weather conditions |
|
Styrosun |
Vacuum Forming | External Fixtures and Telecommunications | Good UV resistance and formability |
|
Kydex |
Vacuum Forming | High Impact interiors, aircraft and automotive | Fire retardant and chemical resistant, easily moulded |
|
Polyester Glycol (PETG) |
Vacuum Forming | Point of Sales, exhibition displays, machine covers and guards | Good impact resistance |
|
PMMA |
Vacuum, Press and Drape Forming | Lighting and Display | Resistant to UV and weather resistant, excellent clarity |
|
Polycarbonate (Available as Hard-Coated and UV protected) |
Vacuum Forming and Fabrication | Aircraft and high volume transport, lighting and any high temperature enclosure | High impact with good weather resistance |
|
Polypropelene |
Vacuum Forming | Outdoor uses, toys leisure equipment etc | Excellent weather and chemical resistance |
|
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
Vacuum Forming | Ducting and electrical enclosures | Fire retardant with good weather and chemical resistance |