Plastic

Like sheet and coil metal, plastic can be perforated. But whereas nearly all steels and alloys react similarly to perforating, some plastics react quite differently. While metal typically becomes wavy, some plastics will shatter, crack, splinter, fray, or discolor.

This table is neither intended to be inclusive of all plastics that can be perforated, nor does it ensure that those listed will react well to every perforated pattern. A sample of plastic may need to be reviewed before we quote or accept an order.

Type & Typical Application

Type	Application	Thickness & Size	Colors / Paintability Finishes	Forms & Fabricates	Finishes	UV Stability	Chemical Resistance
KYDEX-acrylic/PVC blend.	POP displays, signage, decorative panels, coverings, etc.	9 std. thicknesses .028"-.25" and custom available*. std. size 60" x 96"	34 std. colors (custom avail.*) 5 wood grains paintability - good	hot - excellent cold - good not weldable	10 std. ranging from smooth to rough	fair	good
Polyethylene & Polypropylene	Various industrial uses	4 std. thicknesses .030", .060", .125", .25" std. size 48"x 96"	1 std. color natural white, paintability - poor	hot - good cold - fair weldable	gloss, matte, dull matte	naturally - fair w/ stabilizer - good	excellent
PVC	POP displays, signage, industrial usage	3 std. thicknesses .060", .125" and .25" std. size 48"x 96"	3 std. colors - clear, white, gray paintability - good	hot - good cold - fair weldable	smooth	good	good
ABS	POP displays, signage and casings	4 std. thicknesses .030", .060", .125", and .25" std. size 48"x 96"	2 std. colors - black and white, custom avail.* paintability - fair	hot - good cold - fair not weldable	smooth and haircell	naturally - fair w/ stabilizer - good	poor