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Outdoor plastic products for withstanding the stresses of outside applications

Plastic remains a big part of many things constructed for outside use. In the past, wood or glass made up the construction of some of these things; but strength and durability were not optimum using these materials.
Here we present some outdoor plastic products, commercial and residential, built for durability, strength, and safety.
Because outdoor plastic products experience exposure to the elements, such as ultraviolet (UV) light, humidity and rain, temperature extremes, and different altitudes, different plastics respond better or worse to each of these elements.
Let’s take a look at which plastics best suit outdoor usage and why.
Acrylic is one of the best plastic materials to use outdoors as a substitute for glass, such as for outdoor signage or greenhouses. This is a strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.
Acrylic never loses its clarity or its vibrant colors even in the worst weather or sun exposure. It also can withstand high temperatures.
Now, the impact resistance is not very high compared to other plastics, but acrylic is the more economical choice.
Acrylic allows mold injection into any shape. Other benefits of the mold injection of acrylic plastics include low mold shrinkage, and the mold’s recyclability.
Polycarbonate and acrylic can be interchangeable in their uses, but polycarbonate has five times the impact resistance than acrylic. So even if both of the plastics are ideal for greenhouses, transmitting 80% to 90% of light, the polycarbonate would be the better choice because of its ability to withstand impact from weather.
Polycarbonate plastic is not only ideal for greenhouses but for playground equipment, patios, and terraces as well.
The cost for this plastic used to be substantial and only used in commercial applications. But, because this plastic has more popular uses, the cost is now at a point where this plastic is accessible for both residential and commercial uses.
You can mold inject it into any shape, in a variety of colors, and degrees of transparency depending on what you need. The other benefits of the mold injection of polycarbonate plastic parts are that it helps in creating parts with tight tolerances and allows the accommodation of many part sizes.
This plastic is the most commonly used material for playground equipment, park benches, tables, and chairs.
This material is very durable, but a softer and safer alternative to plastics like polycarbonates. Due to this softness, if the board chips or cracks it will not have hard, sharp, and dangerous edges. However, the impact resistance diminishes because of this quality.
This plastic is best for playground equipment and parks seating areas because it can support a formidable amount of weight and is durable enough to outlast many other kinds of plastic. It is UV resistant and can withstand high temperatures, making it adaptable in a variety of environments.
If this plastic is specially treated to be allowed to be constantly submerged in water, it can be used to build swimming pool equipment as well.
HDPE is a comparatively low-cost material that is a very moldable plastic and can be shaped or stamped into any shape or design and dyed in various vibrant colors.
Contact us for an engineered solution to your outdoor injection molded product.

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Universal Plastics
75 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
800-553-0120
© Copyright 2006 - 2022 Universal Plastics Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved | 75 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke, MA 01040 | Site Map
Universal Plastics
75 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
800-553-0120
© Copyright 2006 - 2022 Universal Plastics Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved 75 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke, MA 01040 | Site Map
Universal Plastics manufactures a wide range of thermoformed and vacuum formed custom outdoor plastic housings. We can manufacture outdoor plastic housings in a range of sizes from just a few square inches, to 9 feet by 12 feet wide. Thermoformed outdoor plastic housings are commonly found across a wide range of industries including agriculture, recreation, HVAC, sports, and outdoor power equipment. To discuss how Universal Plastics can meet your outdoor plastic housing needs, please contact us.
We have the expertise to help you select the correct material that will survive outdoors and meet still meet all of the other end use requirements. Whether you need impact resistance, cold temperature performance, chemical resistance, or extreme UV (ultraviolet) protection, we can help you find a material to meet your specifications. Click here for more information on our thermoplastic materials.
Listed below are some examples of custom plastic outdoor enclosures that Universal Plastics has manufactured:
Universal Plastics has a long history of expertise in manufacturing thermoformed outdoor plastic housings. Contact us today to discuss your ideas.
Universal Plastics is the largest precision heavy gauge custom thermoformer in the Northeastern US with an asset base of 22 pressure formers, 14 vacuum formers and 26 5-axis trimming machines, supplying our customers with vacuum forming, pressure forming, including twin sheet forming and complex assemblies, with part sizes up to 12’ x 9’. In addition, we offer in-house tooling, an experienced engineering staff, and a full complement of secondary/finishing services, including our new state of the art paint booths which can produce automotive quality finishes. With a range of rotary formers, rapid manufacturing processes, and a global supply chain, we can produce thermoformed parts at the most competitive prices.
In addition to custom thermoforming, Universal Plastics also offers injection molding (including gas assist and structural foam molding) and custom blow molding . We would be glad to talk with you about the optimal process for your needs.
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Best Plastic Sheeting for Outdoor Applications

A common predicament contractors and builders come across is the concern of which type of plastic sheeting is best for outdoor use. When presented with this concern, the main factor you need to take into consideration is the strength of the plastic sheet you use. When exposed to the elements, plastic sheeting must have the strength and durability to resist weather, UV rays, and other environmental factors. Our extensive list of specialty sheets shows special types of plastics that are durable against different elements: Different Outdoor Resistant Products UV Transmitting Acrylic : Our UV filtering acrylic is able to block out harmful UV Rays. This special acrylic sheet can prevent sun damage and is also ideal for protecting outside signs that may be directly exposed to the sun. Not only can this acrylic sheeting block harmful rays, but it is also more impact resistant than glass and can withstand heavy-duty use. The UV filtering acrylic will help lengthen the lifespan of your outdoor signs. Bullet-Resistant : Our bullet-resistant acrylic sheet is specifically for high-security environments, where weapons and violence can be a risk. Our Plexiglas SB acrylic sheet meets basic UL 752-Level 1 requirements for small firearm applications and also has 40 times the abrasion resistance of uncoated acrylic. Even though this type of acrylic sheet is mainly for security purposes if our Plexiglas SB acrylic sheets are strong enough for small firearms and strong enough to withstand normal debris from a typical storm. Whether you are concerned about vandalism or strong weather conditions, our bullet-resistant acrylics will protect your property. Abrasion Resistant Polycarbonate Sheet : Similar to bullet-resistant and standard polycarbonate sheeting , abrasion resistant polycarbonate sheets are impact resistant. They also resist yellowing and hazing from extensive exposure to direct sunlight. This type of Polycarbonate sheet will protect your property from impact and sun damage. The typical use of abrasion resistant polycarbonate sheets are in school, hospitals and psychiatric facilities. This type of polycarbonate sheet also performs well in harsh chemical environments. With the ability of protecting property from sun damage, and performing well in harsh chemical environments, abrasion resistant polycarbonate is strong enough to withstand outside elements. Flame Retardant Plastic Sheeting : Makrolon low flammability plastic sheeting is a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate sheet that is not only flame inhibiting, but is also UV-stable. Flame retardant sheets from Makrolon are made under strict quality specifications to make sure it meets ISO certification guidelines. This high-impact, high-strength plastic sheeting product is perfect for any indoor or outdoor electrical component. Having any type of signage exposed to the elements will potentially damage the sign. This inevitable damage will result in you, or your company, replacing the sign which will be yet another expense. Even though sign withering and sign damage will eventually happen with time, having the proper protection will prolong the life of the sign. The listed types of sheeting are great ways to protect your sign from typical elements that will affect the quality of your sign. Check out our entire catalog of specialty sheets to find the one that is perfect for your specific needs.

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Get the best plastic sheeting for personal protection with bullet resistant and containment grade plastics including acrylic and polycarbonate sheets.
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Abrasian resistant marine polycarbonate plastic is transparent yet strong, flexible and scratch resistant making it a popular choice for marine applications.
Need a plastic sheeting solution for electrical and electronic device applications? AC Plastics carries Makrolon Flame Retardant Polycarbonate sheeting. Fire rated polycarbonate is UV-stabilized and carries a five-year breakage warranty.

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