What is the most durable plastic in the world?

Polycarbonate Polycarbonate is the toughest plastic out there, at more than 20 times stronger than acrylic and 200 times stronger than glass. It has great clarity, so it's frequently used in the types of plastic equipment that require see-through applications.

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Not every kind of plastic is suitable for these tough jobs. But the ones that are can help streamline workflow, save money and complete projects more effectively than ever before.

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

ABS plastic sheet is one of the most widely-used plastics on the market for its affordability and toughness. Other key features that make it ideal for heavy-duty plastic equipment include its incredible impact resistance and ease of machinability, requiring little power to be shaped and finished to the desired dimensions for an application. It also responds well to thermoforming, so it can easily be heated and bent into shape.

Common Applications of ABS Plastic Equipment Machine housings for factory equipment

Vehicle instrument panels

Storage cases on construction sites

Prototyping and modeling

Guards and covers for machines/equipment

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

HDPE plastic sheet is another versatile member of the heavy plastics family, being strong and easy to fabricate. It can be used in a wide range of temperatures (-50° F to 180° F), making is suitable for very hot and extremely cold environments. It also offers high impact strength and chemical resistance, along with low water absorption. Like ABS, HDPE is very processible; it can be machined by cutting, riveting, milling, drilling, laser cutting, welding and many other methods.

Common Applications of Polycarbonate Plastic Equipment Water pipes and pipe parts (flanges)

Oil rigs and other marine construction

Chemical tanks

Anti-skid surfaces for boats and ships/other wet environments

Dump truck trailer, tank and chute liners

Polycarbonate (PC)

Polycarbonate is the toughest plastic out there, at more than 20 times stronger than acrylic and 200 times stronger than glass. It has great clarity, so it's frequently used in the types of plastic equipment that require see-through applications. Polycarbonate also has a great balance of engineering properties that give it the ability to operate in a broad range of temperatures, resist impact and maintain dimensional stability. It's also a thermoplastic, so it can be reheated and remolded into new shapes as needed.

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Are Keter sheds fireproof?

Pros. Metal sheds are durable, inexpensive, and last a long time. Unlike wooden sheds, metal sheds are fire, insect, rot, and weather-resistant, making them a zero-maintenance shed option.

keter.com - Resin vs Wood vs Metal Sheds: Which Material is Better - Keter

The final decision on what shed to purchase comes down to your personal preference. The differences between resin vs. wood vs. metal can be narrowed down into 4 categories: price, durability, maintenance, and assembly. When it comes to price, wood is the most expensive and least environmentally friendly option, the resin is the second-most expensive and the most environmentally friendly option, and metal is the cheapest but the hardest to transport and assemble. All three materials are durable and will be able to hold anything you store. But you’ll want to remember which options are going to last the longest through the harshest weather elements. Wooden sheds are not necessarily waterproof and are not resistant to fire or rotting. Metal sheds are more durable as they are fire, insect, rot, and weather resistant. They can rust, but they are more durable to the elements vs. wood. Resin is the most durable because it’s weather-resistant to fading, rusting, warping, rotting, insects, and fire. Assembly is the final factor to consider when purchasing a shed. Some wooden sheds are already built and just require you to install them. However, most wooden sheds are difficult to build and require a lot of work and patience. Metal sheds are also difficult to install and once they are built, it’s very difficult to transport a metal shed. Resin is the easiest to build and easy to move to a new location because of its lightweight material.