It is generally used for a variety of applications that typically take advantage of its natural transparency and the impact resistance of specific variants. Typical uses include lenses, acrylic nails, paint, security barriers, medical devices, LCD screens, furniture, automotive trim, light fixtures, decorator items signage and point of purchase display. Because of its clarity, it is also often used for windows, tanks, and enclosures around exhibits.
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HIPS is often used for countertop point of purchase displays and indoor signs where ease of fabrication is essential. Because of its cheap cost, HIPS is used in applications of low strength requirements. For temporary displays and promotions, HIPS provides a beautiful but cost-effective solution.
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HDPE is a very durable material which can withstand great friction which makes it suitable for industrial and chemical applications. Like many other plastics, HDPE often replaces heavier materials. It’s lightweight yet super-strong when exposed to low temperatures when many other materials get brittle. It is ideally used as a packaging and manufacturing product because it is useful in containing liquids and has excellent resistance to odours, stains and chemicals.
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Polycarbonate is just about everywhere; it is used in eyeglasses, medical devices, auto parts, lighting fixtures, DVDs and Blu-Rays, to name a few.
Polycarbonate has similar applications to acrylic but it has higher strength so it is typically used as a glass replacement. Although polycarbonate is slightly less transparent than acrylic, it is more dimensionally stable and far stronger. It is lightweight and robust enough to be used as shielding such as bullet resistance glass (level 3 bullet resistances) and safety glasses or to minimise the effects of vandalism and theft such as vandal proof glazing. |
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