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FLAT SHEET FABRICATION

Flat extruded polycarbonate, PVC and acrylic for multiple applications and processing methods

The malleability and cost-effectiveness of plastic make it a versatile and durable material for a range of different products and solutions. Palram offers a wide range of flat extruded polycarbonate, PVC and acrylic materials that are solid or foamed and come in a wide range of sizes, thicknesses and colors. The Palram team can help you determine exactly what material you need for your application, processing methods and specific requirements.

Applications

Transportation Warning Spheres

Warning spheres are intended to warn low-flying pilots about high-voltage cables. This application requires a durable, highly-visible material that can be thermoformed into a sphere. PALSUN flat solid polycarbonate is ideal for this application. It can be manufactured in specific highly-visible color shades and also offer added UV protection to prolong its lifespan.

Main Benefits

Clients can specify color and UV resistance layers

Material is naturally durable

Can be thermoformed into nearly any shape

Transportation Windshields

Hangzhou Bay Bridge spans 36 km and needed protection for vehicles passing over it as they were subject to high wind conditions. Palram supplied custom-made PALSUN polycarbonate curved windshields for the bridge. The material was designed to be ultra-durable in order to resist impact and the bridge’s strong side winds, as well as extreme weather conditions. The flat solid polycarbonate sheet used was thermoformed to a specific aerodynamic shape that deflected the winds above traffic.

Main Benefits

Thermoformable to a complex shape designed to deflect air currents

UV-resistant material resilient to constant sunlight exposure

Impact-resistant material endures windy conditions

Hangzhou Bay Bridge

Police Riot Shields

Police forces need to deal with and protect themselves during civil disturbances while still maintaining a clear field of view. For this reason, they require riot shields that are transparent, durable to withstand heavy impacts, and light enough to be carried. PALSUN flat solid polycarbonate sheets meet and exceed these requirements and have been proven through usage by police forces all over the world.

Main Benefits

Transparent material

Impact-resistant material to withstand impact

Can be thermoformed into a protective yet ergonomic shape and drilled for handgrips

Police Riot Shields

Medical Cabinets

Medical supply cabinets come in various shapes from storage carts, to trays and baskets; colors and styles. They all need to be antimicrobial and some also need to be antibacterial. PALRAM offers antimicrobial PALOPAQUE and PALCLAD Pro, and antibacterial PALCLAD Pro HYG solid PVC sheets. In addition to the hygienic properties listed above, these sheets are easy to form and fabricate, are fit for thermoforming, and come in a wide range of colors.