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Back General Purpose Polystyrene
Used mainly for indoor glazing as a cost-efficient alternative to acrylic.
Polystyrene (PS) is a product of styrene polymerization — the most well-known material, used in lighting engineering. High fabricability of vacuum and thermoforming, no residual internal stresses after forming, eliminating a need for annealing, sufficient rigidity — all of this made PS one of the most widely used plastics.
Features
Moisture resistant, durable and wearproof
Easily machined
Excellent optical transmission of 94%
Smooth surface
Low density
Chemical resistance
High rigidity
Extruded polystyrene is manufactured in clear, opal, smoke grey and colored sheets, as well as anti-glare and decorative sheets of various textures. Polystyrene may be custom-made without UV stabilization. These sheets may be used in food packaging, because they meet all applicable requirements for food contact applications.
Clear PS (GPPS) is fragile, brittle and non-impact-resistant. This causes problems in the storage and transportation of the products. Besides, for light diffusion reasons designers have to use corrugated sheets, which does not always agree with the contemporary design traditions. A major disadvantage of the PS is its low UV resistance. However, PS is a very cost-effective material.
Standard applications
Decorative partitions and screens
Glazing for shower cabins
Price-tag holders
Racks
Lighting
All types of indoor glazing, etc.
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