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Material selection chart
Polycarbonate (PC) | |
Pro | Contra |
+ High impact resistance | - Because of the fibreglass used, thermoplastic materials achieving the correct color shade maybe difficult |
+ High degree of protection | |
+ Light weight | |
+ Good resistance to chemicals | |
+ Wide temperature range | |
+ Self-extinguishing | |
+ Easily machined using standard tools | |
+ Excellent insulation properties | |
+ Also suitable for outdoor use | |
+ Also available with clear cover | |
Acryl-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) | |
Pro | Contra |
+ Cost-effective | - Lower impact resistance than that of polycarbonate |
+ Light weight | - Narrower temperature-resistance range than polycarbonate |
+ Good chemical resistance | - Low UV radiation resistance |
+ Easy to machine usingstandard tools | - Not suitable for outdoor use |
- Not self-extinguishing | |
GPolyester (GRP, glass-reinforced-polyester) | |
Pro | Contra |
+ Excellent temperature resistance | - More expensive than thermoplastic materials |
+ Excellent impact resistance | - Machining problematic |
+ Good corrosion resistance | - Non-recyclable material |
+ Good resistance against solvents | |
+ Suitability for highly demanding industrial environments | |
Aluminium (AL) | |
Pro | Contra |
+ Lighter than steel | - More expensive than thermoplastic materials |
+ High impact resistance | |
+ Good resistance against solvents | |
+ Wide temperature resistance range | |
+ Excellent corrosion resistance | |
Powder Coated Steel (DC 01 AM) | |
Pro | Contra |
+ High impact resistance | - Corrosion risk |
+ High degree of protection | |
+ Easy to customize; special dimensions possible | |
Stainless Steel (AISI 304) | |
Pro | Contra |
+ High impact resistance | - More expensive than painted mild steel |
+ High degree of protection | - Customizing more difficult than with painted steel |
+ Excellent resistance to UV radiation | |
+ Excellent corrosion resistance | |
+ Suitable for outdoor use; canopy for rain is recommended | |
+ Suitable for industrial environments | |
+ Excellent suitability for e.g. the food industry | |
Acid-Proof Steel (AISI 316) | |
Pro | Contra |
As AISI 304, also: | - More expensive than stainless steel |
+ Extremely high resistance to corrosion | - Customizing more difficult than with painted steel |
+ Excellent suitability for off-shore industry | |
+ Excellent suitability for paper industry | |
