How to Use Corrugated Plastic

Corrugated plastic is a generic term for a wide range of double-walled plastic products. It's made of polypropylene and sold under a variety of brand names such as Coroplast, Correx and Twinplast. Corrugated plastic is a strong, lightweight material that resists most chemical reactions but it can be cut easily with a utility knife. It also has a low toxicity and is easily recycled. Corrugated plastic has a variety of commercial applications, especially as packaging and signs. It can be purchased in standard sheets for general use and is also available with custom specifications.

Instructions

1. Contain a variety of products with corrugated plastic. This material is most often used to make reusable plastic containers and is ideal for packaging items such as produce and electronic parts.

2. Write on corrugated plastic with special inks and adhesives. The resistance of corrugated plastic to chemicals also makes it difficult to write on. However, it can be treated electrostatically so that inks with specific formulas will write on it.

3. Make signs with corrugated plastic. Its ability to withstand adverse environments for prolonged periods makes it useful for outdoor uses such as signs.

4. Cut corrugated plastic into specific shapes. The combination of high impact resistance and ease in cutting make this material a popular building material for devices such as pet cages and remote-controlled aircraft.

5. Use additives in corrugated plastic for custom applications. Polypropylene is a liquid during the manufacturing process, making it easy to add ingredients to modify its physical properties. Manufacturers commonly give corrugated plastic additional properties such as flame retardation, corrosion resistance and custom colors.

References

• Coroplast