What is unbreakable plastic called?

Plexiglas® is one of several brand names for the acrylic plastic polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).

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For decades, plastic sheets have generally been called plexiglass in everyday speech. But is this really the correct name? There are several types of plastic - and not all can be plexiglass. And what is Hammerglass then? We sort out the concepts!

What is Hammerglass®?

Hammerglass® is a durable and optically clear polycarbonate sheet, 300 times stronger than glass – and virtually unbreakable. Hammerglass screens are coated with a hard layer of silicon oxide which protects against scratches and wear and tear. The surface coating also provides 99.96% UV protection, which prevents Hammerglass screens from clouding or becoming discoloured over time. Hammerglass does not contribute to the spread of flames in case of fire.

What is polycarbonate?

Polycarbonate (PC) is a tough, transparent thermoplastic of exceptional durability. Polycarbonate is marketed under the brand names Hammerglass, Lexan, Makrolon, Saphir and more. The difference between the various makes and brands of polycarbonate lies among other things in the purity and surface coatings of the sheets. Without a surface coating PC is easily scratched and will also begin to yellow within six months. Many surface coatings primarily provide protection against yellowing.

What is Plexiglas®?

Plexiglas® is one of several brand names for the acrylic plastic polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). However, in common parlance the term "plexiglass" is very frequently (and mistakenly) used to refer to plastic sheets in general. Plexiglas® is about 30 times stronger than ordinary glass, but sensitive to scratches and solvents. Plexiglas® will burn.

What is acrylic plastic?

Acrylic plastic is a term for the thermoplastic polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), which is marketed under trade names such as Bonoplex, Perspex and Plexiglas. Acrylic plastic is sensitive to acids, acetone and other solvents. Acrylic plastic can be distinguished from Hammerglass by the fact that, when prised or subjected to blows, it will crack - unlike Hammerglass which bends without any crack formation. Furthermore acrylic plastic will burn, whereas Hammerglass is self-extinguishing when ignited.

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How do you secure a Keter shed?

The plastic sheds can be secured with the help of cable wires and straps that go over the roof. Cover the shed with the ropes from one corner to another from the roof to the base and connect it with the anchors to give strength to the shed.

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Several people do not prefer buying plastic sheds because they think they are not adequately secured. On a windy day, every one of us has faced the tumbling of the plastic sheds. It becomes scary when the wind starts blowing at high speeds, and things start floating in the air. Often in these conditions, the shed gets partially damaged, or the stuff inside the shed breaks down. But this is not a problem to get scared off as there are multiple ways of securing the shed. Plastic sheds are mostly light in weight and need to be completely secured. Although they come with the screws that groove in the plastic of the shed. But still, sometimes, during heavy winds the plastic sheds are not reliable.