Corrugated Plastic or corriboard - also known by the trade names Polyflute, Coroplast, FlutePlast, IntePro, Proplex, Correx, Twinplast, Corriflute or Corflute - refers to a wide variety of extrusion plastic sheet products twins produced from high-impact polypropylene resins with similar make-up for corrugated fiberboard. It is a light weight material that can be easily cut with a utility knife. Manufacturers usually offer a wide range of colors and thickness (quite common 3, 4, 5 mm).
Corrugated plastic made from polycarbonate is sometimes referred to as Twinwall plastic.
Chemically, the sheets are inert, with a neutral pH factor. At normal temperatures, most oils, solvents and water have no effect, allowing them to work under adverse weather conditions or as components of products exposed to harsh chemicals. Standard sheets can be modified with additives, which are melted into sheets to meet the specific needs of end users. Specific products that require additives include: ultra-violet, anti-static, flame retardant, custom color, corrosive inhibitor, static-dissipative, among others.
This material is usually used to establish commercial, political or other signs and to build plastic containers and reusable packaging. It is widely used in the signature industry to make signs for the sale of real estate, construction sites and promotions.
The last decade has found its increasing use among guinea pigs, rabbits, pet urchins and other pet enthusiasts as a component of the DIY cage. In addition, it is used by members of a remote-controlled plane community to build a nearly indestructible SPAD model plane.
At least one air-to-air heat exchanger manufacturer (used in heat recovery ventilation) uses a pile of fused sheets of this material alternately with a spacer made from the same material as a heat exchange medium. One airflow passes through a wavy channel on the inside of the sheet, while the other passes between the exterior layers of the stacked sheets.
Video Corrugated plastic
Recycle
Corrugated plastic is usually made of polypropylene which is recyclable. The resin identification code 5 applies :.
Maps Corrugated plastic
See also
- Packaging
- Plastic recycling
- Simple Plastic Aircraft Design (SPAD)
References
Further reading
- Yam, K. L., The Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology , John Wiley & amp; Children, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-08704-6.
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