HDPE/Acrylic/Nylon/RG1000

19th July 2017, 13:32

I've looked at that sort of stuff Maxamuslead. They don't actually give me anything of real value in the descriptions, such as real world strength compared to X, weight, etc.

Originally Posted by lowndsy

Was the "acrylic" flat on a surface, or unsupported?

Flat surface, concrete pavement to be specific.

Originally Posted by Roboteernat

If your 'acrylic' took a huge wallop, and you only think its acrylic as it was a clear plastic, then your probably thinking about Polycarbonate.

I assumed acrylic as it was dirt cheap, Â£5 for a 1000/500(mm) @ 5mm thickness rectangle, which seems an impossible price for polycarbonate. Unless the person I bought it from was just as clueless over it, possible considering it was from a secondhand and overstock fair, the item wasn't labelled as any specific plastic, just a price on the tag.

**lowndsy** · 19th July 2017, 14:16

Originally Posted by Redirect Left

Flat surface, concrete pavement to be specific.

That would spread the shock of the impact - Perspex would stand up to a few whacks with a hammer like that.

**Maxamuslead** · 19th July 2017, 14:52

Originally Posted by Redirect Left

I've looked at that sort of stuff Maxamuslead. They don't actually give me anything of real value in the descriptions, such as real world strength compared to X, weight, etc.

fair enough, the UHMWPE data sheet might help more then

http://www.directplastics.co.uk/pdf/...ta%20Sheet.pdf

PS The density is 0.945 (g/cm3)

Thread: HDPE/Acrylic/Nylon/RG1000

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

Hybrid View

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

Site Map

Event Organisers