thermoforming polymers

Question 1

what are the benefits of plastics?

Answer 1

They are easily moulded into any kind of shape
Lightweight
-tough which protects the product
Easily available
Can be clear to see the product

Question 2

what is the main property of thermoforming polymers?

Answer 2

once they are heated and shaped, they can be heated and shaped continously over and over again which makes them recyclable unlike thermosetting polymers.

Question 3

what are the properties of Acrylic (PMMA)?

Answer 3

-hard
-good resistance to weathering
-scratches easily

used in car lights and bathtubs

Question 4

what are the properties of HIPS?

Answer 4

-tough, hard and rigid
-good impact resistance
-lightweight

used in children’s toys and refrigerator liners

Question 5

what are the properties of HDPE?

Answer 5

-hard and stiff
-good chemical resistance

used in buckets, bottles and pipes

Question 6

what are the properties of PP?

Answer 6

-tough
-good heat and chemical resistance
-lightweight

used in toys, DVDs, food packaging ectc

Question 7

what are the properties of PVC?

Answer 7

-hard and tough
-good chemical and weather resistance
-low cost
-can be rigid or flexible

used in pipes, gutterings or window frames

Question 8

what are the properties of PET?

Answer 8

-tough and durable
-lightweight
-food safe
-imperable to water

used in drink bottles and food packaging