Pros: Stiff Pros: Strong Hard Good chemical resistance Tough Tough Good fatigue resistance Hard Lightweight High temperature Lightweight Suitable for outside use resistance Durable Typically used for Frequently used for Good surface plastic windows everyday products such finish Maximum temperature as toys, sandwich boxes, Resistant to = 70 degrees Celsius buckets, packaging and chemicals housewares Typically used to Tensile strength = Low cost make round or 6,500 psi Flexible square shaped Minimal negative Good impact strength tubes enviormental impact Good for making throughout the life Cons: structures Resistance to paint/ink Available in Cons: once the cooling process different shapes Looks after a is complete “tired” and colors few years Flammable Thermoplastic Sensitive to UV Poor weathering High heat sunlight resistance resistance High thermal expansion High impact resistance High Cons: Relatively high cost Flammable with high smoke generation Limited weathering resistance Data Analysis Strategy 5 – What do I want to find out? The most suitable type of plastic for the compartment box According to online research, the most suitable plastic for the product is polypropylene. Even though Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is very strong, has high heat resistance and is suitable for creating different structures, its increasing cost for the plastic places as a large disadvantage. In order for this product to be successful, the designer and manufacturer must use price-sensitive materials in order to set a low price for the price-sensitive customers and attract attention. Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) contains similar properties to Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) as it is lightweight, tough, and also has minimal negative enviormental impact throughout its life cycle. However, a large disadvantage with this plastic is that it is sensitive to ultra violet rays. This does not suit the enviorment of the product, as the product will repeatedly be used outside on the beach. Overall, propylene is the most pragmatic plastic to use for the compartment box underneath
Pros: Strong Tough Hard Lightweight Durable Good surface finish Resistant to chemicals Typically used to make round or square shaped tubes Good for making structures Available in different shapes and colors Thermoplastic High heat resistance High impact resistance High Cons: Relatively high cost Flammable with high smoke generation Limited weathering resistance Stiff Hard Tough Lightweight Suitable for outside use Typically used for plastic windows Maximum temperature = 70 degrees Celsius Tensile strength = 6,500 psi Minimal negative enviormental impact throughout the life Cons: Looks “tired” after a few years Sensitive to UV sunlight Pros: Good chemical resistance Good fatigue resistance High temperature resistance Frequently used for everyday products such as toys, sandwich boxes, buckets, packaging and housewares Low cost Flexible Good impact strength Cons: Resistance to paint/ink once the cooling process is complete Flammable Poor weathering resistance High thermal expansion Data Analysis – Strategy 5 What do I want to find out? The most suitable type of plastic for the compartment box According to online research, the most suitable plastic for the product is polypropylene. Even though Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is very strong, has high heat resistance and is suitable for creating different structures, its increasing cost for the plastic places as a large disadvantage. In order for this product to be successful, the designer and manufacturer must use price-sensitive materials in order to set a low price for the price-sensitive customers and attract attention. Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) contains similar properties to Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) as it is lightweight, tough, and also has minimal negative enviormental impact throughout its life cycle. However, a large disadvantage with this plastic is that it is sensitive to ultra violet rays. This does not suit the enviorment of the product, as the product will repeatedly be used outside on the beach. Overall, propylene is the most pragmatic plastic to use for the compartment box underneath
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