{"id":566,"date":"2021-07-13T10:13:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T14:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dxplastiques.com\/?page_id=566"},"modified":"2025-12-05T14:11:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T19:11:11","slug":"raw-materials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dxplastiques.com\/en\/products\/raw-materials\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw materials"},"content":{"rendered":"

PLASTIC MATERIALS USED IN THERMOFORMING<\/span><\/h1>\n

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In the field of thermoforming, there is a wide range of materials that can be used to make various parts. We use thermoplastic materials that warp when in contact with heat.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The most used polymers in this field are:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)<\/li>\n
  • Polyethylene (PE)<\/li>\n
  • High impact polystyrene (HIPS)<\/li>\n
  • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)<\/li>\n
  • Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)<\/li>\n
  • Polycarbonate (PC)<\/li>\n
  • Polypropylene (PP)<\/li>\n
  • Polystyrene (PS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    It is also common to use combinations of several polymers (ABS-PMMA, PS-PE) most of which are recyclable. The reuse of recycled plastic is common practice and of important economic interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    HOW DO YOU CHOOSE THE BEST POLYMER OR POLYMER BLEND FOR YOUR PROJECT?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Several elements will be taken into account when choosing the best polymer to use for your thermoformed part:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Frictional resistance,<\/li>\n
    • Impact and wear resistance,<\/li>\n
    • Resistance to extreme temperatures,<\/li>\n
    • Resistance to chemicals, oils and gasoline,<\/li>\n
    • UV resistance,<\/li>\n
    • Compliance with food standards,<\/li>\n
    • Compliance with safety standards (fire behaviour, electrical insulation),<\/li>\n
    • Anti-slip capacity,<\/li>\n
    • Sterilization capacity,<\/li>\n
    • Rigidity or flexibility,<\/li>\n
    • Dimensional stability,<\/li>\n
    • Surface appearance: smooth, grained, shiny, matte, frosted, mirror, etc.,<\/li>\n
    • Aesthetics: transparent, diffusing, opaque, colour,<\/li>\n
    • Microbiological resistance (microban),<\/li>\n
    • etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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