Thermoplastics

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  • Created on: 01-05-13 19:48
ABS
High impact strength, Lightweight, Durable. Uses: Kitchen products
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ACETATE
Tough Rigid, Lightweight, Transparent. Uses: Photographic film.
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NYLON
Resistant to wear, Hard. Uses: Bearings, Gears.
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ACRYLIC (PMMA)
Food safe, Durable, Easily machined. Uses: Light units.
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POLYPROPYLENE
Food safe, Good impact resistant. Uses: Kitchen products.
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HIPS
Good impact resistant, Lightweight. Uses: Toys.
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POLYSTYRENE
Lightweight, Rigid, Low impact strength. Uses: Packaging, Disposable Cups.
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LDPE:
Low density, Low rigidity. Uses: Detergent bottles, Carrier bags.
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HDPE:
High density, Good chemical resistance. Uses: Crates, Bottles.
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POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
Good chemical resistance, Resistant to weathering, Lightweight. Uses: Pipes, Guttering.
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PET
Moderate chemical resistance. Uses: Bottles, Electrical plugs and sockets.
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POLY-CARBONATE (PC)
Expensive, Good chemical resistance, Tough. Uses: Safety glasses and helmets.
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Card 2

Front

Tough Rigid, Lightweight, Transparent. Uses: Photographic film.

Back

ACETATE

Card 3

Front

Resistant to wear, Hard. Uses: Bearings, Gears.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Food safe, Durable, Easily machined. Uses: Light units.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Food safe, Good impact resistant. Uses: Kitchen products.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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