Polycarbonate (PC) |
- High impact resistance
- High degree of protection
- Light weight
- Good resistance to chemicals
- Wide temperature range
- Self-extinguishing
- Easily machined using standard tools
- Excellent insulation properties
- Suitable for outdoor use
- Also available with clear cover
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- Because of the fiberglass used, achieving the correct color shade may be difficult
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Acryl-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) |
- Cost effective
- Light weight
- Good chemical resistance
- Easy to machine using standard tools
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- Lower impact resistance than polycarbonate
- Narrower temperature resistance range than polycarbonate
- Low UV radiation resistance
- Not suitable for outdoor use
- Not self-extinguishing
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Aluminum |
- Lighter than steel
- High impact resistance
- Good resistance against solvents
- Wide temperature resistance range
- Excellent corrosion resistance
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- Machining may be problematic
- Expensive
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Polyester (Glass-reinforced) |
- Excellent temperature resistance
- Excellent impact resistance
- Good corrosion resistance
- Good resistance against solvents
- Suitable for highly demanding industrial environments
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- More expensive than thermoplastic materials
- Machining problematic
- Material is not recyclable
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Powder Coated Steel |
- High impact resistance
- High degree of protection
- Easy to customize, special dimensions possible
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Stainless Steel (AISI 304) |
- High impact resistance
- High degree of protection
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- Excellent resistance to UV radiation
- Suitable for outdoor use, canopy for rain is recommended
- Suitable for industrial environments
- Excellent suitability for e.g. the food industry
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- More expensive than powder coated steel
- Customization more difficult
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Acid-proof Steel (AISI 316) |
- As AISI 304, Also:
- Extremely high resistance to corrosion
- Excellent suitability for off-shore industry
- Excellent suitability for paper industry
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- More expensive than stainless steel
- Customizing more difficult than with powder coated steel
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