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CURBELL PLASTICSSIGN AND POINT-OF-PURCHASE DISPLAY MATERIALS GUIDE
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Amusement and Recreation • Equipment Manufacturing • Exhibits and DisplaysKiosks • Lenses and Optics • Lighting Fixtures • Picture Frames and Art SuppliesPlastic Fabrication • Printing and Graphics • Schools, Colleges, and LibrariesScreenprinting • Signs, Stores Fixtures, and POP Displays • Specialty Vehicle Manufacturers • Toys and Games • Window and Door Manufacturing
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CURBELL PLASTICS IS ISO CERTIFIED
Curbell Plastics, Inc. has received ISO 9001:2000 certification throughBSI Quality Management Systems. Several Curbell locations and thecorporate headquarters have been certified.
ISO 9001:2000 certification assures customers that Curbell Plastics has afully functioning and well-documented quality management system in place.Conducting business in accordance with this management system ensurestraceability for products and services that Curbell Plastics provides.
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WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR SERVICE AND QUALITY BECAUSE WE PARTNER WITHTHE BEST MANUFACTURERS IN THE INDUSTRY
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SHEET PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -33ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Acrylic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15Acrylic Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
For Sign Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
For Point-of-Purchase Displays and Store Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13
For Architectural and Interior Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rod and Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Expanded PVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Fluted Polypropylene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Foam Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
PETG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27
Polycarbonate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-31
Polystyrene (HIPS, high impact) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33
PLASTIC FILMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
CONVERSION (FILMS AND TAPES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ADHESIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SIGN FOAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ACRYLIC SHEET COLOR CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CONTENTS
©2008 Curbell Plastics, Inc. All trademarks and service marks are the property of the respective manufacturers. The statements and product information in this catalog including all descriptions, sizes, specifications, performances uses, applications and allother product information, are based upon information and product data supplied to Curbell Plastics, Inc. by the manufacturer or supplier of the products. Although the information and statements herein are believed to be accurate, no guarantee of theiraccuracy is made. The statements and information are included for reference purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed as either a warranty of any type or representations applicable to the particular application, use or design of thebuyer or user of the goods. In every case, we recommend that the purchaser or user before using or buying any product perform their own tests and make their own decision to determine to their own satisfaction whether the product is of acceptablequality, type and design and is suitable for the particular purposes under their own operating conditions. Curbell Plastics, Inc. disclaims and the products described herein are sold without any warranty as to merchantability of fitness for any particular purposeor design whatsoever, or any other warranty, express or implied, oral or written. Any manufacturer warranty is simply passed through to the purchaser. Curbell Plastics Inc.’s responsibility and liability for any defective products are limited solely to the costof the defective goods and any such claims must be filed within 60 days of the delivery of the product. In no event shall Curbell Plastics, Inc. be liable for any consequential, incidental, special or indirect damages or losses of buyers, arising out of purchasesof products or the use or misuse of the products. No representative of Curbell Plastics, Inc. has the authority to waive or change the foregoing provisions. Curbell Plastics, Inc. makes no warranties to those defined in the Manguson-Moss Warranty-FederalTrade Commission Improvement Act.
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ABS
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ABS is a low cost thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance,
machinability, and thermoforming characteristics. It is an excellent choice
for retail store fixtures and point-of-purchase displays where impact resistance
is required.
Royalite® R59 is a fire-rated ABS/PVC alloy sheet material, that is often
used for transportation, architectural, and electronics applications that require
UL certifications.
Royalite® R84/21 is an ABS sheet material with a proprietary weatherable cap
layer for improved performance in outdoor environments. The material is an
excellent choice for marine, automotive, and recreational vehicle components
where good weatherability is required.
TYPICAL USES:
THERMOFORMED TRAYS• Tough • Easy to thermoform and fabricate
ROYALITE ®
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Outstanding impact resistance• Good machinability• Easy to thermoform• Easy to bond with adhesives• Strong and stiff• Low cost• Flame retardant grades available• Available in a wide variety
of colors and textures
APPLICATIONS:• Display trays• Storage cases• Display bases• Product holders• Thermoformed displays
IMPACT RESISTANCEof ABS compared with High Impact Polystyrene
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ABS is available in a wide variety of colors and textures. Custom colors are also available. Please call your Curbell sales representative for more information.
...AND MANY MORE
UNITS ASTM TEST ABS GENERAL PURPOSE
ROYALITE®
R59ROYALITE®
R84/21
Tensile strength psi D-638 4,100 5,200 4,600
Flexural modulus psi D-790 304,000 290,000 270,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in D-256 7.7 10.0 7.0
Heat deflection temperature@264 psi ºF D-648 177 170 205
Maximum continuous service temperature in air ºF 160 - -
Water absorption(immersion 24 hours) % D-570 0.30 - -
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion in/in/ºFx10-5 D-696 5.6 4.6-5.5 4.2-5.6
Flammability Rating UL94 HBUL94 HBUL94 5VA
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ABS TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
Standard Sizes: SHEET: 24"x48" (0.25"-4.0" thick), 48"x96" (0.06"-4.0" thick) ROD: diameter 0.25"-6.0"*Flammability rating dependent upon material thickness. Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Many of our materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less. Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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TYPICAL USES:
POINT-OF-PURCHASE DISPLAY• Easy to fabricate• Cost effective
ACRYLICACRYLITE ® / OPTIX ® / PLEXIGLAS ®
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Acrylic is a transparent thermoplastic with outstanding strength, stiffness, and
optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and
solvents, and is easy to thermoform.
Acrylic is widely used for architectural glazing, indoor and outdoor signs, retail
store fixtures, and point-of-purchase displays.
When it comes to specialty displays in thicknesses from 1"-4" (standard sizes),
acrylic block offers high transparency and brilliance, break resistance,
compressive strength, and superb weather resistance. Thicknesses up to 8" are
available on a custom basis.
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UNITS ASTM TEST CONTINUOUSLY PROCESSED ACRYLIC SHEET
Tensile strength psi D-638 10,000
Flexural modulus psi D-790 480,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in D-256 0.4
Heat deflection temperature@264 psi ºF D-648 195
Maximum continuous service temperature in air ºF 160
Water absorption(immersion 24 hours) % D-570 0.20
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion in/in/ºFx10-5 D-696 4.0
Light transmittance % D-1003 92
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APPLICATIONS:• Point-of-purchase displays• Signs• Merchandisers• Brochure holders• Table top displays• Shelves• Exhibits• Fixtures• Awards and trophies
LIGHT TRANSMITTANCEof Acrylic compared with Polycarbonate and PETG
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ACRYLIC TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Optically clear• Strong and stiff• Easy to fabricate• Easy to solvent bond
AVAILABILITY:• UV resistant grades• Impact resistant grades• Coated, including: abrasion
resistant, and ESD (electrostatic dissipative)
• Cell cast grades• Variety of profiles and shapes• Many colors and textures• Rod and tube• Thick gauges• Block up to 4"
ENERGY TO BREAK (AVERAGE)of Acrylic compared with Window Glass
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Standard Sizes: SHEET: 48"x96" (0.06"-3.0" thick), 60"x96" (0.08"-2.0" thick), 51"x100" (0.08"-2.0" thick), 72"x96" (0.08"-2.0" thick) ROD: diameter 0.125"-4.5" TUBE: OD 0.25" - 6.0" BLOCK: 78.7"x59.1" (1.18"-4.331" thick), 118.1"x78.7" (1.18"-4.331" thick)
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Many of our materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less.Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
Acrylic is alsoavailable in MIRROR.See pages 24-25 for more detailedinformation.
See page 40 for our Acrylic SheetColor Chart
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ACRYLIC for sign applications
ACRYLITE ® / OPTIX ® / PLEXIGLAS ®
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SIGN GRADE ACRYLIC SHEET
Sign grade acrylic sheet is designed specifically for the sign market. It is rigid,
tough, easily fabricated and machined, and resists chipping and melting. It is
perfect for channel lettering, flat and pan faced signs, and vacuum formed letter
applications. Available in clear, translucent or opaque, sign grade acrylic sheet
consistently performs in both indoor and outdoor sign applications. It is available in
many colors or colorless in either sheet or reels.
ABRASION RESISTANT
Abrasion resistant acrylic sheet is ideal for indoor applications where frequent
handling, heavy traffic, and regular cleaning are commonplace. The abrasion
resistant coating helps to significantly extend service life. These sheet products
are available with the coating on one or two sides.
ACRYLIC SHEET FOR LED LIGHTING
This acrylic sheet is specially formulated for LED sign faces. It has a frosted
appearance and unique optical properties that evenly diffuse light and hide LED
hot spots without the use of a diffuser film. With superior impact and weather
resistance it is ideal for both interior and outdoor applications. The lightweight
product incorporates a textured surface that works to hide fingerprints and
scratches and helps enhance the service life of signs in high traffic areas.
We recognize that sign manufacturers need visually appealing materials thatwill process well and create the finest possible end product. In order to meetthe demanding needs of our sign and display customers we carry a wide variety of acrylic sheet products including vibrant colors, many textures, and products with light diffusing capabilities. We also carry acrylic sheet products that perform well with all types of light sources including daylight,incandescent, LED, fluorescent, and neon light.
SIGN GRADE ACRYLIC SHEET
SIGN GRADE ACRYLIC SHEET
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ACRYLIC SHEET FOR EDGE-LIT APPLICATIONS
This acrylic sheet is specifically made for edge-lit applications. Light focused on
the edge of the sheet is transmitted and evenly diffused to both faces of the
sheet, resulting in a bright and uniform illumination. This allows the light box
manufacturer to conceal the fluorescent tubes in the profile trim, rather than
place them behind the sheet. It eliminates the need for bulky display boxes used
for illuminated designs and replaces them with slimmer designs.
BLACK/WHITE ACRYLIC SHEET
Black/White ACRYLITE® GP acrylic sheet appears dark by day and, with a little,
backlighting, glows white at night. It’s manufactured from a special pigment for-
mulation that yields 10-19% light transmittance when backlit, yet appears dark
and opaque without backlighting. These features make Black/White ACRYLITE®
GP sheet a great solution for channel letters and faces.
ACRYLIC SHEET FOR EDGE-LIT APPLICATIONS
SIGN GRADE ACRYLIC SHEET
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ACRYLIC for point-of-purchase displays and store fixtures
ACRYLITE ® / OPTIX ® / PLEXIGLAS ®
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METALLIC ACRYLIC SHEET
The Sterling Collection of ACRYLITE® acrylic sheet offers smooth, decorative,
silvery patterns with the look of metal. The collection offers a lightweight,
fabrication-friendly option to metal P-O-P displays with the durability and impact
resistance of acrylic. It is more economical to fabricate and ship than metal and
is a safer option for displays in high traffic areas. Sterling materials are available
in multiple patterns, including: confetti, shards, diamond plate, radial, linen, and
sand drift.
OPALESCENT ACRYLIC SHEET
Opalescent acrylic sheet creates dazzling color changes and dramatic eye-catching
movement, all without specialty lighting. Opalescent sheet shimmers with iridescent
colors that change as the viewer moves. Using ambient light to create its own
lighting effects, opalescent sheet energizes point-of-purchase displays, signs, and
store fixtures. It can be cut, routed, drilled, line bent, polished and thermoformed
in slight draws or shallow forms.
FLUORESCENT ACRYLIC SHEET
Fluorescent acrylic sheet is available in attention-grabbing neon colors with vivid
edge color and long fluorescent life. Recommended for indoor use, the sheet provides
superior uniformity of surface and edge color. Fluorescent acrylic is available in
red/orange, red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.
Our point-of-purchase line of acrylic products offers the versatility and flexibilityneeded for the most attractive designs and installations. Acrylic sheet can be easily cut, thermoformed, and cemented. It’s ease of use, clarity, and impactresistance make our acrylic sheet ideal for use in all types of point-of-purchaseapplications including shelving, tabletops, backdrops, and visual displays.
METALLIC ACRYLIC SHEET
OPALESCENT ACRYLIC SHEET
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FLUORESCENT ACRYLIC SHEET
COLORED EDGE ACRYLIC SHEET
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COLORED EDGE ACRYLIC SHEET
Colored edge acrylic sheet has just a slight hint of color until viewed from its edge,
where it suddenly bursts into color. Black Exotic Edge provides a sleek look when
combined with chrome fixturing. These edge colors give displays, fixtures, shelving
and routed lettering a distinctive look.
LIGHTLY TEXTURED ACRYLIC SHEET
Lightly textured sheet offers transparent clarity when in direct contact with
objects. Ideal for signs and displays, its one-sided matte finish reduces reflected
light. This cell cast sheet comes in colorless, translucent, and custom colors.
MEDIUM TEXTURED ACRYLIC SHEET
Patterned sheet has a decorative texture that makes it a good choice for applica-
tions such as shower doors, indoor/outdoor furniture, point-of-purchase displays,
and home furnishing products.
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FROSTED ACRYLIC SHEET (ONE SIDE)
FROSTED ACRYLIC SHEET (BOTH SIDES)
ACRYLIC for point-of-purchase displays and store fixtures
ACRYLITE ® / OPTIX ® / PLEXIGLAS ®
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FROSTED ACRYLIC SHEET (FROSTED ONE OR BOTH SIDES)
Frosted acrylic sheet is continuously manufactured, with a frosted surface on one
or both sides. The cool frosted finish diffuses light to enhance your design options
and backlit applications. Its textured surface resists fingerprints and is easy to
clean. Acrylic sheet that is frosted on one or both sides is available in three
translucent colors – colorless, glass green and blue ice. Acrylic sheet that is
frosted on one side only is also available in red/orange, red, orange, yellow, green
and blue.
FROSTED ACRYLIC SHEET (FROSTED THROUGHOUT)
Acrylic sheet that is frosted throughout the sheet offers excellent light diffusion
for indoor or outdoor lit displays, panels, and store fixtures. Its surface hides
fingerprints and scratches for enhanced service life. Six translucent colors are
available as well as opaque black. Custom colors can also be produced.
NON-GLARE ACRYLIC SHEET
Non-Glare sheets, which are continuously manufactured, are lightweight and
easily fabricated, offering a surface that can be painted or silk-screened. They are
ideal for picture framing and display windows.
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HIGH IMPACT ACRYLIC SHEET
High impact acrylic sheets, combine the beauty and clarity of acrylic with high
impact performance for longer lasting, more cost-effective store fixtures and point-
of-purchase displays. They deliver exceptional cost savings through down-gauging
without sacrificing the structural integrity of your application. Further cost reduc-
tions are achieved through faster fabrication, lower shipping costs and reduced
breakage. They are ideal for all point-of-purchase applications where high impact
strength and exceptional beauty are called for.
ABRASION RESISTANT
Abrasion resistant acrylic sheet is ideal for applications where frequent handling,
heavy traffic, and regular cleaning are commonplace. The abrasion resistant coat-
ing helps to significantly extend service life. These sheet products are available
with the coating on one or two sides.
ACRYLIC BLOCK
Acrylic block makes a powerful statement when used for retail displays or
awards. Its distortion-free view enhances the product or message without
distracting from it. For store fixtures, awards, trophies, or displays it is available
in crystal clear or vibrant colors.
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HIGH IMPACT ACRYLIC SHEET
ACRYLIC BLOCK
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FROSTED ACRYLIC SHEET (BOTH SIDES)
PATTERNED ACRYLIC SHEET
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ACRYLIC for architectural and interior applications
ACRYLITE ® / OPTIX ® / PLEXIGLAS ®
FROSTED ACRYLIC SHEET (FROSTED ONE OR BOTH SIDES)
Frosted acrylic sheet is continuously manufactured, with a frosted surface on one
or both sides. The cool frosted finish diffuses light to enhance your design options
and backlit applications. Its textured surface resists fingerprints and is easy to
clean making it ideal for wall partitions and signage. Acrylic sheet that is frosted
on one or both sides is available in three translucent colors – colorless, glass
green and blue ice. Acrylic sheet that is frosted on one side only is also available
in red/orange, red, orange, yellow, green and blue.
FROSTED ACRYLIC SHEET (FROSTED THROUGHOUT)
Acrylic sheet that is frosted throughout promotes light transmission while also
concealing the light source. Its surface hides fingerprints and scratches for
enhanced service life. Frosted acrylic sheet is a good fit for indoor or outdoor lit
displays, panels, and store fixtures. Six translucent colors are available as well as
opaque black. Custom colors can also be produced.
PATTERNED ACRYLIC SHEET
Textured acrylic sheets have fashionable sight-screening textures, combining tried
and true colors. This bold and stylish acrylic sheet product offers designers a
colorful choice of two unique sheet textures, and is ideal for partitions, POP
displays, tradeshow booths, and furniture components. Double-sided stipple
texture offers 69% light transmission and ease of fabrication. These acrylic
sheets are ideal for applications such as chair mats, furniture, and cutting boards.
DECORATIVE PATTERNED ACRYLIC SHEET
A wide variety of decorative patterns on one surface of the sheet below an acrylic
protective layer are available. Patterns include metal, brushed metal, wood grain,
and stone. Patterns are generally one-sided and can be positioned for first
surface or deep viewing.
Clarity, light weight, impact and weather resistance make our acrylic sheetproducts a popular choice for architectural applications. Acrylic sheet is usedin a variety of applications from windows and wall partitions to lighting fixtures.
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ACRYLIC rods and tubes
ACRYLITE ®
ACRYLIC RODS AND TUBES OFFER A RANGE OF FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
• Optical clarity and superior brilliance for a clear view of details in displays. Provides best possible light in luminaries
• Break resistant, tougher, and safer than glass
• Weather resistant, ideal for outdoor lighting applications
• Superior light transmission and light diffusion properties for a large variety or indoor lighting applications
• Lightweight at half the weight of glass
• FDA compliant grades available
• Variety of tube diameters from .197" (5mm) OD to 20" (500mm) OD
• Rod sizes from .078" (2mm) to 2.00" (50mm)
• Easy to bond together or with acrylic sheet
• ACRYLITE® acrylic rods and tubes are also available in frosted Satin Ice finish and with Endlighten technology
Acrylic rods and tubes deliver superior performance and extended durability.They provide exceptional clarity and optical brilliance and are suitable for a broad spectrum of lighting, point-of-purchase, and food applications. Bothrods and tubes are available in a smooth jewel-like finish and tubes are also available in frosted.
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TYPICAL USES:
POINT-OF-PURCHASE DISPLAY• Easy to fabricate• Cost effective
EXPANDED PVCCELTEC ® / S INTRA ®
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Expanded PVC is a lightweight, moderately expanded, closed cell sheet material
that is rigid, durable, and easily fabricated. Expanded PVC is an excellent
substrate for signage and point-of-purchase displays. It accepts inks, paints,
and pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) coated materials and has a wide range
of standard colors and thicknesses. Print-optimized grades of expanded PVC
provide even better ink adhesion allowing them to be run faster on digital
flatbed printers saving both time and money. Expanded PVC is readily available
and cost effective.
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*Indicates print optimized material. Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
AVAILABILITY FABRICATION FORMING FLAMMABILITYCHARACTERISTICS OUTDOOR USAGE
1mm - 4'x8' (white)
2mm - 4'x8', 5'x10' (white)2mm - 4'x8' (black)
3mm* - 1Mx8', 4'x8', 4'x10', 5'x10', 2Mx10' (white)3mm - 4'x8' (dark red, blue, dark blue, green,
bright yellow, beige) 3mm - 4'x8', 5'x10' (black)
4mm - 4'x8' (white)
5mm - 4'x8' (white)
6mm* - 4'x8', 4'x10', 5'x10', 2Mx10' (white)6mm - 4'x8' (dark red, blue, dark blue, green,
bright yellow, beige)6mm - 4'x8' (gray, light gray)6mm - 4'x8', 5'x10' (black)
10mm - 4'x8' (white)
13mm - 4'x8', 5'x10' (white)13mm - 4'x8' (black)
19mm - 4'x8' (white)
• Mounting (cold mounting techniques only)
• Repositioning vinyl• Direct digital
printing• Direct
screen printing• Painting• Knife cutting• Saw cutting• Routing• Die cutting• Forming curves• Framing
• Thermoplastic, heat required for all forming operations
• Drape forming• Vacuum forming• Free forming• Line bending
• Self-extinguishing• UL 94 V-0• UL 94 V-5• Class 1 or Class A
in gauges thinner than 5 mm
• 6mm gauge or thicker should be used for stand alone outdoor applications
• Colors which can be used outside include white, black, gray, and light gray
EXPANDED PVC
APPLICATIONS• Signs• Point-of-purchase displays• Exhibits• Merchandisers• Risers• Table top displays• Wood replacement• Shelves• Kiosks• Fixtures
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Rigid• Lightweight• Easy to fabricate• Moisture resistant• Readily accepts inks, paints,
and pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backed materials
• Many standard colors, thicknesses,and sheet sizes available
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TYPICAL USES:
DISPLAY BOXES• Durable• Easy to fabricate
FLUTED BOARDS (twinwall polypropylene)
COROPLAST TM
18 FLUTED POLYPROPYLENE • 1.888.CURBELL • www.curbellplastics.com
Fluted twin wall corrugated plastic sheet is manufactured from a copolymer
polypropylene resin. Fluted boards are an excellent choice for signage
applications that will be exposed to moisture. It is available in a wide range of
colors and thicknesses. Fluted boards are lightweight and easy to fabricate.
Corona treated sheets are receptive to paints, inks, and pressure sensitive
adhesive (PSA) backed materials.
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APPLICATIONS• Retail, real estate,
and political signs• Point-of-purchase displays• Bus and truck signage• Special events advertising• Part separators• Light diffusers• Table tents• Packaging• Work table covers
WIDTH
LENGTHAlong Corrugation
Thickness
Across Corrugation
HOW TO SPECIFY DIMENSIONSalways order sheet size as WIDTH by LENGTH
WHAT IS CORONA TREATMENT?
Corona treating increases the surface energy of most plastic materials. The result after coronatreatment is a surface that is unchanged to the naked eye, but is much more receptive to inks,coatings, and adhesives.
Corona treatment will degrade over time. It is recommended that when a material is stored that itremain stretch wrapped until ready for use.
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request.Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
AVAILABILITY FABRICATION OUTDOOR USAGE
2mm - 48"x96" (white, black, blue)
3mm - 48"x96", 80"x90" (white, black, blue) 3mm - 96.5"x90" (black, blue)
4mm - 18"x24", 24"x18" (white, black, blue, yellow, green) 4mm - 24"x24", 24"x36", 36"x24" (white)4mm - 48"x96" (white, black, blue, yellow, green) 4mm - 80"x90" (white, black, blue)4mm - 96.5"x90" (black, blue)
5mm - 48"x96" (white, black, blue, yellow, natural) 5mm - 80"x90" (white, black)5mm - 96.5"x90" (black, blue)
6mm - 48"x96" (white, black),
8mm - 48"x96" (white)
10mm - 48"x96" (white, black, blue)
• Screen printing• Letterpress
printing• Die cutting• Guillotining
• Appropriate for short term outdoor applications
FLUTED BOARDS
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Lightweight• Chemically inert• Moisture resistant• Stain resistant• Mildew resistant• Reusable
• Economical• Durable• Good chemical resistance• Easily fabricated• Corona treated sheets available
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POINT-OF-PURCHASE DISPLAY• Easy to fabricate• Cost effective
FOAM BOARDSFOME-COR ® / GATORFOAM ® / GATORPLAST ®
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Foam boards are a very cost effective family of materials that are constructed
of an extruded polystyrene foam core with a wide choice of substrates available
as facers. Foam boards are an excellent choice for applications that are
temporary in nature, and require light weight and rigidity.
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APPLICATIONS• Point-of-purchase displays• Exhibits• Framing• Interior signage• Photo laminating• Sets and props
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Lightweight• Easy to fabricate• Readily accept inks, paints,
and pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) backed materials
• Easy to diecut• Embossable• Available with a variety of facer,
and core material choices
AVAILABILITY FABRICATION FORMING OUTDOOR USAGE
1/8" White clay coated liners, white core(32"x40", 40"x60", 48"x96")
3/16" White clay coated liners, white core(20"x30", 24"x36", 30"x40", 30"x42", 32"x40", 40"x60", 48"x72", 48"x96", 48"x120", 60"x96")
3/8" White clay coated liners, white core(40"x60", 48"x96")
3/16" Black liners, black core (32"x40", 48"x96")
3/16" White clay coated liner, black core/liner(48"x96")
• Mounting • Direct digital printing• Direct screenprinting• Painting• Knife cutting• Die cutting• Framing• Embossable
• Relief cuts or scores required for all forming operations
• Not recommended
FOME-COR® (extruded polystyrene core between clay coated paper liners)
AVAILABILITY FABRICATION FORMING OUTDOOR USAGE
3/16" White facers, white core(48"x96")
1/2" White facers, white core(48"x96")
3/16" Black facers, black core(48"x96")
• Mounting• Repositioning vinyl • Direct digital printing• Direct screenprinting• Painting• Knife cutting• Saw cutting• Routing• Die cutting
• Cannot form • Not recommended
GATORPLAST® (extruded polystyrene core between high impact polystyrene sheets)
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
AVAILABILITY FABRICATION FORMING OUTDOOR USAGE
3/16", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/2", 2" (48"x96" and 60"x120"):
Bright white facers, white foam core
Black faces, black foam core
Bright white facers, black foam core
Bright white facer and black facer, black foam core
• Mounting • Direct digital printing• Direct screenprinting• Painting• Saw cutting• Routing• Framing
• Cannot form • Only if sheet is painted to protect styrofoam from UV exposure
• Black Gatorfoam is not recommended for outdoor use
GATORFOAM® (extruded polystyrene core between two layers of Luxcell® wood-fiber veneer)
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KIOSKS• Easy to thermoform• Excellent impact resistance
KYDEX® THERMOPLASTIC SHEET
22 KYDEX® THERMOPLASTIC SHEET • 1.888.CURBELL • www.curbellplastics.com
KYDEX® is a proprietary thermoplastic sheet material that has excellent aesthetic
qualities, superior impact resistance, and outstanding formability. It is an
excellent choice for point-of-purchase displays and fixtures where appearance,
toughness, and complex thermoforming are required.
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Excellent impact resistance• Easy to thermoform• Strong and stiff• Good electrical insulating properties• Consistent color throughout material
helps hide scratches and wear• UL rated grades available• Fire retardant grades available• Available in a wide variety of colors
and textures
APPLICATIONS:• Furniture components• Shelving• Display bases• Kiosks• Checkout counters• Cabinetry• Exhibits
• Door and drawer fascias• Work stations• Pedestals and stands• Kick plates and push plates• Flat laminated panels
UNITS ASTM TEST KYDEX® 100
Tensile strength psi D-638 6,100
Flexural modulus psi D-790 335,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D-256 18.0
Heat deflection temperature@264 psi ºF D-648 173
Maximum continuous service temperature in air ºF -
Water absorption(immersion 24 hours) % D-570 0.05-0.08
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion in/in/ºFx10-5 D-696 4.2
IMPACT RESISTANCEof KYDEX® compared with High Impact Polystyrene and ABS
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Standard Sizes: SHEET: 48"x96" (0.028"-0.3125" thick)Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Many of our materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less.Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
FORMING GUIDELINES
• Oven temperatures should be set differently than the settings used for ABS or FR-ABS
• Typical heater settings (percentage timers) are 30-50% top heaters and 50-70% bottom heaters
• The most frequent problem is trying to heat the sheet too quickly, especially the primary surface
• Cycle times will vary depending on the oven conditions and grade of KYDEX® sheet being formed
• When forming KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet, it is better to rely on the sheet appearance during heating than on fixed cycle times
• Forming temperatures - Guidelines: (sheet should not exceed 204ºC (400ºF)165-177ºC (330-350ºF) for < 1.50mm (0.060").182-196ºC (360-385ºF) for 1.50mm to 3.20mm (0.060" to 0.125")196-204ºC (385-400ºF) for >3.20mm (0.125")
• Ideally the core sheet temperature should be within 10ºF of the surface temperature
• Drying is not generally required except in high humidity conditions
• If the material needs to be dried, it should be dried at 68ºC (155ºF) or about 15º below the products HDT for 16 hours for 3.20mm (0.125") thickness
*Forming information provided by KLEERDEX® Company, LLC.
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TYPICAL USES:
REDEMPTION GAMES• Attention grabbing designs• Light reflecting surface
MIRROR (acrylic, polycarbonate, and petg)
FABBACK ®
24 MIRROR • 1.888.CURBELL • www.curbellplastics.com
Mirrored acrylic sheet is made with continuously processed acrylic sheet.Fabback® mirror sheet features the industry’s toughest protective back-coating.Mirrored acrylic is available in a range of colors including: blue, purple, gray,orange, gold, red, bronze, green, pink, teal, yellow, and amber. Fabback® acrylicmirror is also available in brushed stainless or diamond plate patterns.
Polycarbonate mirror offers better toughness, security, and flame resistance. It isavailable in a variety of grades including See-Thru (two-way), Two-Sided, andScratch-Resistant Coated.
PETG mirror offers good impact strength, good design flexibility, and speedof fabrication.
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APPLICATIONS:• Point-of-purchase displays• Signs• Theatrical props• Public restroom mirrors• Monitoring and surveillance• Toys• Cosmetic uses
MIRROR TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
Standard Sizes: ACRYLIC MIRROR: 48"x96" (0.060"-0.236" thick) Color availability: blue, purple, gray, orange, gold, red, bronze, green, pink, teal, yellow, amber.POLYCARBONATE MIRROR: 48"x96" (0.118" and 0.236" thick) Color availability: bronze, gray PETG MIRROR: 48"x96" (0.030"-0.118" thick)
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Many of our materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less.Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
UNITS ASTM TEST ACRYLICMIRROR
POLYCARBONATEMIRROR
PETGMIRROR
Tensile strength psi D-638 11,030 9,000 6,990
Flexural modulus psi D-790 490,000 345,000 309,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D-256 0.4 12.0-16.0 -
Heat deflection temperature@264 psi ºF D-648 203 270 145
Maximum continuous service temperature in air ºF 170 - -
Water absorption(immersion 24 hours) % D-570 0.40 0.15 -
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion in/in/ºFx10-5 D-696 3.0 3.8 3.0
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Easy to fabricate• Easy installation and assembly• Lighter than glass• Many colors and textures available• Available in a variety of grades
including: See-Thru, Two-Sided, and Scratch-Resistant Coated
• Available in convex shapes
LIGHT SIDE
REFLECTION
TRANSMITTANCE
SEE THRU VISION
DARK SIDE
SEE-THRU / TWO-WAY MIRROR RUN-TO-SIZE PROGRAM
• Save time• Eliminate scrap• Improve productivity
Call a Curbell representative today to learnabout low minimum order requirements, quick turnaround, and a wide range of sizes widths up to 104", thicknesses 0.040"-1".
REFLECTEDLIGHT
REFLECTEDLIGHT
FIRST SURFACE / TWO-SIDED MIRROR
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THERMOFORMED DISPLAY• Excellent deep draw
thermoforming characteristics
PETG (amorphous copolyester)
SPECTAR ® / VIVAK ®
26 PETG • 1.888.CURBELL • www.curbellplastics.com
PETG is a transparent thermoplastic sheet material with outstanding thermoformability and good impact resistance. PETG is an excellent choice forapplications that require durability, deep draw thermoforming, and clarity.
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APPLICATIONS:• Signs• Point-of-purchase displays• Merchandisers• Table top displays• Table tents• Product displays• Trays
UNITS ASTM TEST PETG PETG MIRROR
Tensile strength psi D-638 7,700 6,990
Flexural modulus psi D-790 310,000 309,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D-256 1.7 -
Heat deflection temperature@264 psi ºF D-648 157 145
Maximum continuous service temperature in air ºF - -
Water absorption(immersion 24 hours) % D-570 0.20 -
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion in/in/ºFx10-5 D-696 3.8 3.0
IMPACT RESISTANCEof PETG compared with Acrylic
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Outstanding thermoforming
characteristics, particularly in deep draw applications
• Does not usually require drying prior to thermoforming
• Good impact resistance• Clear• Lower cost alternative
to polycarbonate• Less brittle than acrylic
• Resistant to common cleaners used on point-of-purchase displays
• Easy to fabricate• Allows for rapid
thermoforming cycle times• Brake formable
(up to 0.080" thickness)• FDA compliant grades available• Available as mirror
Standard Sizes: SHEET: 48"x96" (0.03"-0.5" thick) MIRROR SHEET: 48"x96" (0.03"-0.118" thick)Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Many of our materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less.Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
PETG is also available as a FILM.See pages 34-35for more detailedinformation.
PETG is also available in MIRROR.See pages 24-25 for more detailedinformation.
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TYPICAL USES:
OUTDOOR SIGNS• High impact resistance • UV resistant grades available
POLYCARBONATEMAKROLON ®
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Polycarbonate is a transparent, strong, and stiff thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance.
Polycarbonate’s toughness and optical clarity make it ideal for a wide variety of applications including indoor and outdoor signs, architectural glazing, andpoint-of-purchase displays.
Polycarbonate thermoforms well, is easy to paint, and bonds well using solvents or adhesives.
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APPLICATIONS:• Signs• Point-of-purchase displays• Product displays• Merchandisers• Risers• Table top displays• Exhibits• Shelves• Fixtures
IMPACT RESISTANCEof Polycarbonate compared with Acrylic and PETG
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KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Outstanding toughness• Good optical clarity• Strong and stiff• Easy to fabricate• Thermoforms well after drying• Replaces acrylic and PETG in
high impact applications• Brake formable
(up to 0.100" thickness)• Easy to solvent bond
AVAILABILITY:• Available with a UL 94 V-0
flammability rating (0.220" thickness, clear)
• Bullet resistant grades • Abrasion resistant grades• UV resistant grades• Many colors and textures
Standard Sizes: SHEET: 24"x48" (0.03"-4.0" thick), 48"x96" (0.03"-2.0" thick) ROD: diameter 0.25"-10.0" FILM: 24"x48" (0.005"-0.030" thick) Roll stock and cut-to-size sheet also available
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Many of our materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less.Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
UNITS ASTM TEST POLYCARBONATE SHEET
Tensile strength psi D-638 9,500
Flexural modulus psi D-790 345,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D-256 12.0-16.0
Heat deflection temperature@264 psi ºF D-648 270
Maximum continuous service temperature in air ºF 240
Water absorption(immersion 24 hours) % D-570 0.15
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion in/in/ºFx10-5 D-696 3.8
Polycarbonate is alsoavailable as a FILM.See pages 34-35 for more detailedinformation.
Polycarbonate is alsoavailable in MIRROR.See pages 24-25 for more detailedinformation.
Compliance Data: MAKROLON® Polycarbonate sheet products satisfy major building code requirements for CC-1 rating in construction applications (BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI, and Dade County). MAKROLON®
Polycarbonate sheet products are listed with Underwriters Laboratories for the UL flammability standard and the UL972 standard for burglary resistant glazing materials. MAKROLON® polycarbonate isapproved for Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC 16CFR 1201) Categories I and II ANSI Z97.1-1984 Safety Glazing Standards.
Product Features MAK GP
MAKSL
MAKAR
MAKHygard
MAK15
Superior ImpactStrength
Enhanced UVResistance
Forced EntryProtection (UL972)
Enhanced AbrasionResistance
Thermoformable
Cold-Formable
Privacy Pattern
Bullet Resistant (UL 752)
Physical AttackResistance
15 Year Warranty
A FAMILY OF POLYCARBONATE PRODUCTS
Not available in all grades
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POLYCARBONATEMAKROLON ®
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MAKROLON® SL combines the impact protection of MAKROLON® polycarbonate
sheet with enhanced UV protection and exceptional weatherability. SL sheet also
has the design and structural advantage of thermoformability.
MAKROLON® SL polycarbonate sheet meets stringent UL Section 48 criteria for
use in electric signs. This allows the use of less costly components during
installation, making it a high performance yet economical choice for channel
letters of all shapes and sizes.
MAKROLON® SL polycarbonate sheet comes standard in clear and white.
Custom colors, sizes, gauges, and patterns to match your most demanding
requirements are also available. The material is available as sheet stock
or on reels.
MAKROLON® SL POLYCARBONATE SHEET (SUN LIFE)
MAKROLON® AR abrasion resistant sheet combines the strength of polycarbonate
with enhanced surface hardness. Where vandalism or graffiti is a problem, AR
offers a proprietary abrasion resistant surface to assure long lasting protection.
MAKROLON® AR polycarbonate sheet also has enhanced UV stability for long-
term weatherability.
MAKROLON® AR POLYCARBONATE SHEET (ABRASION RESISTANT)
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MAKROLON® 15 polycarbonate sheet is a new glazing solution that offers long-
term weatherability and is backed by a 15 year performance warranty. It is an
excellent choice for glazing applications where there is potential for glass
breakage. These applications include schools, public buildings, transportation
centers, and in areas where high traffic and vandalism are present.
MAKROLON® 15 POLYCARBONATE SHEET
MAKROLON® HYGARD is a security glazing material. Consisting of multiple layers
of polycarbonate or polycarbonate/acrylic with bonding interlayers, these tough,
yet lightweight, materials offer proven resistance to physical and ballistic attack.
MAKROLON® HYGARD laminates are available in six levels of protection, ranging
from containment rated security glazing to UL Level 3 bullet-resistant material
capable of withstanding multiple rounds fired from high powered handguns.
All MAKROLON® HYGARD laminated products feature hard coated surfaces for
exceptional resistance to abrasion and UV degradation. They come with a limited
warranty against coating failure, excessive yellowing, and structural delamination
caused by manufacturing defects.
MAKROLON® HYGARD POLYCARBONATE SHEET
MAKROLON® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG
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TYPICAL USES:
POINT-OF-PURCHASE DISPLAY• Cost effective • Easy to thermoform
POLYSTYRENE (HIPS, high impact polystyrene)
32 POLYSTYRENE • 1.888.CURBELL • www.curbellplastics.com
High impact polystyrene is a low cost, tough plastic that is easy to thermoform
and fabricate. It is often used for countertop point-of-purchase displays and
indoor signs where ease of fabrication and low cost are essential. The material
can be assembled with mechanical fasteners, solvents, or adhesives.
Printable grades of high impact polystyrene can be decorated using a variety of
printing methods including screen printing, offset lithography, and flexography.
HIPS sheet is available in a wide variety of colors and textures.
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APPLICATIONS:• Point-of-purchase displays• Printed advertising graphics• Thermoformed parts• Shelves• Kiosks• Fixtures
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:• Low cost• Easy to paint or print• Easy to assemble with
adhesives or solvents• Outstanding thermoforming
characteristics• Good machinability• High impact strength• Available in a wide variety
of colors and textures
UNITS ASTM TEST HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE
Tensile strength psi D-638 3,500
Flexural modulus psi D-790 310,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D-256 2.0
Heat deflection temperature@264 psi ºF D-648 185
Maximum continuous service temperature in air ºF -
Water absorption(immersion 24 hours) % D-570 -
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion in/in/ºFx10-5 D-696 4.5
HIGH IMPACT POLYSTYRENE TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
Standard Sizes: SHEET: 48"x96" (0.03"-0.25" thick)Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Many of our materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less.Values and colors may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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PLASTIC FILMS
34 PLASTIC FILMS • 1.888.CURBELL • www.curbellplastics.com
Curbell Plastics offers films that possess excellent ink adhesion capabilities;
films that are easy to print, diecut, emboss and form; and products that are
available in a variety of thicknesses and textures. Curbell’s sales and technical
support associates can help you select the appropriate film for your application.
Our partnerships with key manufacturers offer our customers access to films
used in the point-of-purchase display market such as Polycarbonate, Polyester,
Vinyl, PETG, and Styrene. In addition to providing raw material, Curbell Films also
has conversion capabilities. Our services include: die-cutting, sheeting, guillotining,
slitting, re-rolling, interleaving, tipping, masking, spooling, and laminating.
Please call for more information on a specific film or thin gauge product.
TYPICAL USES:
OVERLAYS• Easy to diecut• Screen printable
MAKROFOL ® / SKYROL ®
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UNITS ASTM TEST POLYCARBONATE FILMDE 1-1 GLOSS/GLOSS
POLYCARBONATE FILMPCVM VELVET/MATTE
Specific gravity D-792 1.2 1.2
Conversion factor ft2/lb-mil 160 160
Water absorption(immersion 24 hours) % D-570 0.33 0.33
First surface gloss 80º angle,black inked second surface gloss unit D-2457 >98 3.0-4.5
First surface roughness R3Z microns ISO 4288 <0.5 16-23
Haze % D-1003 0.3 -
Light transmission % D-1003 91 90
Yellowness index E-313 1 1
Tensile strength, yield psi D-882 8,800 8,700
Tensile strength, break psi D-882 8,700 8,600
Elongation @ break % D-882 120 120
Tear strength, initiation lb/in D-1004 1,100 1,100
Heat deflection temperature (1.82 mpa) ºF ISO 75 270 270
Heat deflection temperature (0.45 mpa) ºF ISO 75 288 288
Vicat softening temperature ºF ISO 306 315 315
UL listing min thickness 0.015" UL 94 V-2 V-2
UL listing min thickness 0.005" UL 94 VTM-2 VTM-2
Burn rate FMVSS302 <100 <100
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POLYCARBONATE FILM TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
UNITS ASTM TEST POLYESTER
Nominal thickness gauge (µm) SKC Method 1000 (250.0)
Haze % D-1003 60
Tensile strength psi (Kg/mm2) D-882 MD - 26,000 (18), TD - 28,000 (20)
Elongation @ break % D-882 MD - 190, TD - 130
Heat shrinkage % SKC Method 30 minutes@ 150ºC MD - 2.80, TD - 2.00
POLYESTER FILM TYPICAL PROPERTIES:
APPLICATIONS:• Labels• Membrane switch overlays• Packaging• Nameplates• Automotive instrument
panels and displays• Control panels
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TYPICAL USES:
SIGN ASSEMBLY• Replaces mechanical fasteners• Easy to use
TAPES
Curbell Plastics offers 3M™ VHB™ Tapes, foam tapes, and transfer tapes for your
point-of-purchase or sign application. We offer conversion capabilities; such
as custom slitting and die-cutting. With nationwide locations we can provide
you with technical assistance and quick turnaround on a large inventory of
in-stock items.
Please call for more information on a specific tape.
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CONVERSION CAPABILITIES
CONVERSION CAPABILITIES:
• Die cutting
• Guillotining
• Inter-leaving
• Laminating
• Masking
• Perforating
• Re-rolling
• Sheeting
• Slitting
• Spooling
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ADHESIVESMOMENTIVE / PLEXUS ® / WELD -ON ®
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MA830 and MA832 Metal BondersTM
• Excellent bonding of aluminum and stainless steel, generally with little or no surface preparation• Also bonds most thermoplastics• Exceptional combination of high strength, tremendous fatigue endurance, great impact
resistance, and superior toughness• MA830: Fixture time about 20 minutes, working time about 5 minutes• MA832: Fixture time about 55 minutes, working time about 14 minutes
MA310• Excellent bonding of most thermoplastics and composites• Combines high strength and stiffness with the ability to adhere difficult to bond materials• Working time of approximately 15-18 minutes• Fixture time of approximately 30-35 minutes
ITW PLEXUS® METHACRYLATE ADHESIVES
RTV108 (Translucent) and RTV102 (White)• 100% silicone sealants• One component products• Excellent adhesion to most plastic and metal substrates• Outstanding weatherability and chemical resistance• Excellent high and low temperature performance (-40ºF to 400ºF)
MOMENTIVE RTV SILICONES
Weld-On® 3• Created to cement acrylic plastic to itself, also forms strong bonds
with plastics such as polycarbonate, styrene, and butyrate• Very fast, clear, water thin, non-flammable, high strength• Great in applications such as display items and sign panels
Weld-On® 4• Created to cement acrylic plastic to itself, also forms strong bonds with plastics such as
polycarbonate, styrene, and butyrate• Moderately fast, clear, water thin, non-flammable, high strength• Great in applications such as display items and sign panels
Weld-On® 16• Developed to bond acrylic plastic, also bonds PVC, styrene, butyrate, and polycarbonate• Excellent in applications that require fast cure and high strength• Very high strength, medium bodied, clear, fast curing, “bodied solvent type” acrylic cement
WELD-ON® ADHESIVES AND CEMENTS
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Sign Foam (HDU Sign Board)• Easily shaped and machined
• Replaces wood for carved signs
• Can be shaped with a variety of conventional woodworking tools including routers and sand-blasters
• Good surface structure
Raku-Tool® SB-0160• 10 lbs/cu ft density
• Light gray
• Light weight and smooth surface
• Easily shaped
• Resistant to organic solvents
Raku-Tool® SB-0240• 15 lbs/cu ft density
• Light green
• Good surface structure
• Easily shaped
• Resistant to organic solvents
HIGH DENSITY URETHANE SIGN FOAM
SIGN FOAMRAMPF ®
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40 ACRYLIC SHEET COLOR CHART • 1.888.CURBELL • www.curbellplastics.com
ACRYLIC SHEET COLOR CHART
2793 Red
2415Red
2283Red
2662 Red
2157Red
STANDARD TRANSLUCENT COLORS
2422 Amber
2423 Red
2208 Yellow
2111 Green
STANDARD TRANSLUCENT COLORS
2424 Blue
2069 Blue
2064 Gray
2074 Gray
2037 Yellow
2119 Orange
2016 Yellow
2465Yellow
2108Green
2146 Ivory
2030 Green
2648 Blue
2051 Blue
2114Blue
2050Blue
2025 Black
2418Brown
3001 Gray
OPAQUE ONLY
2538Gray
2074Gray
2064Gray
2537Gray
STANDARD SOLAR CONTROL TINTS
2514Gray
2094Gray
2515Gray
2412Bronze
2370Bronze
2404 Bronze
2540Bronze
Colors shown are only an approximation of actual sheet colors.
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Curbell’s Full Line of Materials
For a complete list of addresses, contact information, materials, or to request a quote please visit our website: www.curbellplastics.com
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©2008 Curbell Plastics, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are property of their respective manufacturers. All statements, technical information and recommendations contained in this publication are presented in goodfaith, based upon tests believed to be reliable and practical field experience. The reader is cautioned, however, that Curbell Plastics, Inc. cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information, and it is the customer’s responsibility to determine the suitability of specific products in any given application.
PLASTIC FILMS•Acetate•Acrylic•HDPE•HIPS•Kynar® PVDF•LDPE•Light diffusing film•Makrofol®
polycarbonate film
•Nylon•PEEK•PEN•PETG•Polycarbonate•Polyester•Polyimide•Polypropylene
•PVC•UHMW•Ultem®
•Vinyl (calendered, press polished, pressure sensitive, scratch resistant, sign, and static cling)
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS•3M™ adhesives•3M™ tapes•Aerosols•Anaerobics•Bostik®
•Cyanoacrylates•Dispensing equipment-
bulk, cartridge
•Epoxies•Hot melts• IPS Weld-on®
•Latexes•Loctite®
•Methacrylates•Momentive •RTV silicones
•Plexus®
•Polyurethane foam•RTV silicone•Silicones•Structural adhesives•Urethane •UV adhesives•3M™
PROTOTYPING, MOLD MAKING, AND TOOLING MATERIALS•DSM Somos®
SLA resins•Momentive silicone
mold making materials
•PTM&W liquid casting and laminating urethanes
•PTM&W liquid casting and laminating epoxies
•Rampf® modeling and tooling board
•RTV silicones
TAPES, FABRICS, AND BELTS•3M™ foam tapes•3M™ masking products•3M™ MRO tapes•3M™ packaging
products•3M™ transfer tapes•3M™ VHB tapes•Aisle marking tapes, •Aluminum foil,
adhesive backed•Anti-static UHMW
and PTFE coated fiberglass fabric
•Application tape•ATG transfer tapes•Carton sealing tape•Circuit board tapes
(polyester, polyimide, fiberglass)
•Copper foil, adhesive backed
•Crepe paper masking tapes
•Differential adhesive tapes
•Double-coated tapes(paper, polyester, polypropylene, scrim, and tissue)
•FEP tapes•Fiberglass cloth tape•Filament reinforced
strapping tapes •Flame/plasma
spray tapes •Flat back paper tapes•Fluorescent cloth duct
and gaffers tapes•Friction tape •Gaffer tapes•Glow-in-the-dark,
polyester tapes•Heat sealing tapes•Kapton® polyimide tape•Lead foil,
adhesive backed • Litho graphic arts tape•Magnetic tapes,
one face flexible•Mechanical grade PTFE
coated fiberglass fabrics•Mylar/polyester tapes•Pipe thread seal (PTFE)•Pipe wrap tapes,
heavy duty SPVC•Plating tapes,
polyester and vinyl
•Polyester splicing tapes•Polypropylene high
clarity label protection/ lamination tapes
•PTFE coated fiberglass cloth
•PTFE fabric belts•PTFE film tapes •PVC foam tape•Reflective tapes •Safety tapes • Tear/crease resistant
PTFE coated fiberglass fabrics
• Transfer tapes•UHMW tapes•Very high bond
acrylic tapes•Vinyl (SPVC) tapes •Vinyl electrical tapes •Vinyl electroplating
tapes•Vinyl-cloth duct tapes•Window glazing tapes•Very high bond•Vinyl (SPVC)
PLASTIC MATERIALS•ABS•Acetal•Acetate film and sheet•Acrylic•Acrylic accessories•Acrylic,
impact modified•Acrylic mirror•ACRYLITE® acrylic
sheet•Bollard covers•Calendered vinyl•Cast acrylic sheet•Celtec® expanded PVC•Coextruded colored
acrylic•Conductive
engineering plastics• Coroplast™•Corner guards•Delrin®
•Dibond®
•Double patterned acrylic sheet
•DP-32 patterned acrylic sheet
•Duraplast®
•Engraving stock•Ergonomic/
Anti-fatigue matting•Eslon DC glazing•ETFE•Expanded PVC•Fabback® mirror•FEP•Fiberglass grating•Flexible tubing•Fluoroplastics •FM4910 materials•Fome-Cor®
•Gatorfoam®
•GatorPlast®
•Glass-filled engineering plastics
•Glastic® thermosets•Halar® (ECTFE)•Heat shrink tubing•High density
polyethylene•High density
urethane sign foam•HIPS film•Hydex® 4101 (PBT)• InteCel®
• InteClear®
• InteFoam®
•Jetmount®
•Komacel®
•Komadur®
•Komatex®
•KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet
•Kynar® PVDF•Light diffusing film•Low density
polyethylene•Makrofol®
polycarbonate film•MAKROLON® HYGARD®
•MAKROLON®
polycarbonate sheet•MAKROLON® 15
polycarbonate sheet•Marine board•Mirror•Noryl®
•NYCAST® (Nylon)•NYLOIL® oil filled•Nylon•Nylon MD•NYMETAL™ (Nylon)•Opti-Sphere™ mirror•OPTIX® acrylic sheet•PBT •PEEK®
•PEEK® bearing grade•PET•PETG film and sheet•PFA•Phenolic• Plastic lumber•Plastic welding rods•Platforms•Plexiglas® acrylic• Plexus®
•Poly II UVA acrylic sheet•Poly 76 acrylic sheet•Poly 84 acrylic sheet•Poly bags•Polyamide-imide•Polycarbonate film,
sheet, and mirror•Polycarbonate mirrors•Polyethylene•Polyester film•Polyimide•Polyphenylene sulfide•Polyphenylene sulfide,
bearing grade•Polypropylene•Polystyrene•Polysulfone•PPS
•Press polished vinyl•Printable polyethylene•Print grade polystyrene•PTFE •PVC• Radel® R• Reinforced PTFE•Rexolite®
•Rigid foams•Rigid PVC film•RTV silicones•Ryton® (PPS)•Scratch resistant vinyl•See-thru mirror•Sign foam•Sign grade materials•Sign vinyl•Sintra® expanded PVC•Soft foams•Solacryl™ UV
transmitting sheet•Starboard®
•Static cling vinyl•Static dissipative ABS,
Acetal, Polycarbonate,Polyetherimide,and PTFE
•Styrene•TECAFORM™ (Acetal)• TECAFORM™ HPV-13
(PTFE filled acetal)• TECAMID™ 6/6 (Nylon)• TECANAT™
(Polycarbonate)• TECAPEEK™•TECAPEEK™,
bearing grade•TECAST VEKTON™
(Nylon)• TECATOR™ (PAI)• TECATRON™ (PPS)•TECATRON™ (PPS),
bearing grade•Thermoset laminates•Tuffak®
polycarbonate sheet• Twin wall
polycarbonate sheet•UHMW-PE •Ultem® (PEI)•Urethane•UV adhesives•Vespel® Polyimide
Shapes•Vinyl•VIVAK HT® PETG•Welding curtains
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CLEVELAND800.223.2725
COLORADO866.319.8723
DETROIT800.354.4798
FLORIDA888.388.3417
NEW ENGLAND800.637.2763
PHILA & NJ800.831.2550
PHOENIX800.227.7963
PITTSBURGH800.548.0650
ROCHESTER800.722.2140
SYRACUSE800.446.4624
VIRGINIA888.349.8897
WESTERN NY800.544.1498
TAPES & FABRICS888.287.2355
FILMS GROUP888.287.2355
CORPORATE OFFICE716.667.3377
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Curbell Plastics has been supplying plastic sheet, rod, tube, films, adhesives, sealants, tapes, prototyping and tooling materials, and fabricated parts for over 65 years
Curbell Plastics, Inc. has received ISO 9001:2000 certification throughBSI Quality Management Systems. Several Curbell locations and thecorporate headquarters have been certified.
ISO 9001:2000 certification assures customers that Curbell Plasticshas a fully functioning and well-documented quality management system in place. Conducting business in accordance with this management system ensures traceability for products and services thatCurbell Plastics provides.
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