1.5 Performance Characteristics of Polymer-Based Sheet And Film Flashcards
State two properties/characteristics of foam board
Easy to cut and score
- Lightweight
State the two uses of foam board
Mood board backing
Presenting board
Modelling
State two properties/characteristics of fluted PP sheet
Lightweight
Available in a wide range of colours
Easily creased and bend lending itself
State the two uses of fluted PP sheet
Portfolio cases
Small models
Storage box construction
State two properties/characteristics of translucent PP sheet
Very tough
Tear and water-resistant
Can be printed on and laser cut safety
State the two uses of translucent PP sheet
Packaging products
Folders
Boxes
State two properties/characteristics of styrofoam
Can be cut and shaped with a variety of tools including a hot wire
Dense
Closed-cell foam
State the two uses of styrofoam
Product modeling
- Formers for moulding and laminating
State two properties/characteristics of LDPE sheet
Tough
Flexible
Good chemical resistance
State the two uses of LDPE sheet
Food wrapping
Air pillow packaging
Bubble wrap
Carriers bag
State two properties/characteristics of plastazote foam
Tough
Flexible
Good chemical resistance
Very lightweight
State the three uses of plastazote foam
Protective packaging
Swimming floats
Gym and exercise mats
Sound and pipe insulation
Stage props
State two properties/characteristics of cellulose acetate
Tough
Transparent
Naturally biodegradable
State the one use of cellulose acetate
Biodegradable packaging film
State two properties/characteristics of polylactide
Transparent
Tough
Made from renewable resources like corn starch or sugar beets
Compostable and recyclable
State the one use of polylactide
Biodegradable packaging film
- Sustainable alternative to PET packaging
