Honeycomb polypropylene is a unique material used in many areas of human life. The panels are known for their positive qualities, wide range of applications, and fundamental differences from other materials.
Polypropylene: definition of the concept
Polypropylene panels are translucent sheets of various thicknesses obtained by industrial polymerization of the main substance - propylene, in the presence of catalysts.
The panels have two outer layers and internal stiffeners that form air chambers that provide the necessary hardness to the material and increase its thermal insulation properties. Outside, cellular polypropylene is treated with a special compound that protects it from the damaging effects of sunlight.
Key Features
Polypropylene has the following features:
- the product is not afraid of water, has water-repellent properties;
- resistant to temperature changes, nottransforms and does not deform at temperatures from -20 to +70 0C;
- has low density;
- shockproof, will not break even when exposed to hail;
- resistant to various aggressive chemicals: alkalis, acids, s alt solutions;
- high thermal insulation;
- flexible and elastic sheet can be easily cut with the simplest tools;
- has a long service life, is not subject to abrasion, it is quite difficult to scratch it;
- environmentally friendly, not moldy, approved for food packaging and children's toys;
- wide range of colors;
- has an affordable price, since the cost of its production is also low.
Fields of material application
A large number of positive qualities of polypropylene allows it to be used in many areas of human life. The main areas of application for this material are as follows:
- In industry - cellular polypropylene is used to create various equipment for chemical, metallurgical, radio engineering and many other enterprises.
- In construction - lightweight interior partitions are made from it, used in finishing work on the ceiling and walls in rooms with high humidity.
- In the furniture industry - a practical material well suited for shelves, bottoms, walls.
- In the automotive industry - here it is used due to its heat-insulating and soundproofmaterial properties that are needed when creating some machine parts.
- For packaging - polypropylene sheet is used in the manufacture of various containers, boxes, boxes, not only for storing products, goods, but also for containing electronic components.
- In horticulture - for greenhouses, fences, roofing material, country furniture, impervious cases.
- In the advertising field - a long service life, resistance to various weather conditions and temperature extremes allow the use of cellular polypropylene to create billboards, banners, signs and other information products.
The difference between polypropylene and other materials
Panels have a fundamental difference from other materials similar in properties or use:
- Polypropylene as a packaging has an advantage over ordinary or corrugated cardboard, it is characterized by a long service life, weather resistance, withstands heavy loads, does not emit carcinogenic dust.
- As a pipe material. Cellular polypropylene, unlike metal, does not corrode, does not oxidize, does not clog, does not conduct electric current.
- In the manufacture of billboards, this material has advantages over plexiglass (acrylic plastic) and foamed PVC, characterized by strength, moisture resistance, resistance to various climatic factors, good light transmission.
- As a covering material. Unlikepolypropylene sheet has a lower density, is resistant to abrasion, high temperatures, is characterized by light transmission, does not oxidize. UV resistant, impact resistant.
Thus, cellular polypropylene, the characteristics of which are given in this article, is used in almost all areas of human life and has significant advantages over other materials.
