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There are a wide range of materials available for thermoforming applications, this is a list of some of the common ones. These and other specialist materials can be vacuum formed or thermoformed by CWP.
| Materials | Typical uses | Thermoforming process | General properties |
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ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Also available in UV Protected and fire retardant grades |
Automotive Machine covers Enclosures |
Vacuum Forming Precision/Pressure |
Good impact resistance Very good formability Good weatherability |
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HDPE High Density Polyethylene |
Outdoor covers Enclosures Outdoor toys Transit trays |
Vacuum Forming Fabrication |
Very good formability Good weatherability Chemical resistance |
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HIPS High Impact Polystyrene |
Shopfitting Displays P.O.S. |
Vacuum Forming |
Very good formability Poor weatherability Aesthetically pleasing Low cost |
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HIPS “Styrosun” UV stable High Impact Polystyrene |
External P.O.S. Telecommunications Radomes |
Vacuum Forming |
Very good formability Good UV resistance |
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Kydex Acrylic/PVC alloy Available with differing levels of fire retardancy |
Machine guards Enclosures Aircraft components |
Vacuum Forming Fabrication |
Good formability High impact resistance Chemical resistance Fire retardant |
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PETG Polyester Glycol |
P.O.S. Displays Medical trays Covers |
Vacuum Forming Fabrication |
Good formability Good impact resistance Chemical resistance |
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PMMA Acrylic Available in cast, extruded and impact grades |
Lighting Signage Decorative/transparent Covers |
Vacuum Forming Press Forming Drape Forming Fabrication |
Good UV resistance Aesthetically pleasing Good formability Very good weatherability |
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Polycarbonate Also available in UV protected and fire retardant grades |
Vandal proof High temperature Enclosures Glazing and lighting Aircraft Public transport |
Vacuum Forming Precision/Pressure Drape Forming |
High impact resistance Good formability Good weatherability |
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Polycarbonate (Hard coated) |
Guarding and glazing applications where high level of scratch resistance is required |
Vacuum Forming Precision/Pressure Fabrication Drape Forming |
High scratch resistance High impact resistance |
| Polypropylene |
Outdoor covers Enclosures Outdoor toys Transit trays |
Vacuum Forming |
Good formability Very good weatherability Chemical resistance |
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PVC Polyvinyl Chloride |
Chemical and fire retardant Covers |
Vacuum Forming Press Forming Fabrication |
Good formability Very good weatherability Chemical resistance Fire retardant |
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