EPE(Expanded Polyethylene) Foam

Description

EPE Foam is commonly used for packaging. It is relatively transparent, provides similar effects like polycarbonate panels. It comes in rolls.

Size- 1/32″ to 1/4″ thick

Performance

Density- 20-60 kg

Tensile Strength- 2.5-6 kg

Elongation- 40-100%

Tear Strength- .7 kg

Compression Strength-  .05-.2  kg

Compression Set- 5/.10%

Working Temperature- (-40 to +75) C

Water Absorption- .2 to .5

Surface Resistively-  10 Omhs

Bouyance- 920 to 940 kg

Thermal Conductivity- .023 to .025 K.Cal

Fire Retardancy- Self-Extinguishing

Chemical/Oil Resistance- Excellent

Filed under: Materials, plastic

Flexible Polypropylene Honeycomb Panels

Description

Imagine a mix between a beehive  and a slinky: Flexicomb is a light-hearted new material that combines the properties of both. In contrast to conventional rigid honeycombs , Flexicomb is flexible, bouncy, and fun. This porous, translucent material transmits light effectively, and it can be bent, sprung, and compressed to form sculptural installations, lamps, desktop accessories, and furniture prototypes.

PadLab makes Flexicomb by fusing thousands of closely packed polypropylene tubes on one end to form a flexible honeycomb. The production of Flexicomb begins with a set of tightly compressed cylinders. When the ends of the closely packed tubes are heated, they fuse into a matrix of hexagons.

The idea for Flexicomb grew out of PadLab co-founder Dan Gottlieb’s research project on structural honeycomb at the Yale School of Architecture. Commercial aerospace and transportation-grade honeycombs exceeded a student budget, so Gottlieb decided to make his own, out of a mere economical raw material: drinking straws. Dan’s experiments making furniture out of straws included the use of slim red coffee-stirrers and fat fluorescent super-straws.-Transmaterial

It is made from 100% polypropylene tubes. Disposable material

Sizes:14 x 22 x 1/2″ or 3″ (35.5 x 56 x 1.3 or 7.5 cm) thick, in white, with 1/4″ (.6 cm) diameter tubes; custom  colors, tube diameters and panel sizes available

Applications

Lighting, interior room dividers, ceiling panels, sculptural installations, functional objects

Availability

PadLab

612 Moulton Avenue #1

Los Angeles, CA 90031

TEL: 323-441-9189

www.padlab.com

pad@padlab.com

Filed under: Materials, plastic

Custom-Colored Recycled Polymer Panels

Description

LightBlocks panels are patented, durable, light-transmitting medium used for partitions, ceilings, furniture, doors, lighting fixtures, flooring, and sculpture. MB Wellington Studio utilizes a variety of clear polymer materials and applies a matte finish and fingerprint-block coating to them.

Color is completely custom at no extra cost, and there is no minimum order number or time delay. MB Wellington studio will match Pantone colors, paint chips, etc. and can vary the amount of translucency within the material. Polymers are chosen based on recycled content, fire rating, LEED certification, or bulletproof requirements.

It is made with recycled plastics.

Sizes: 4 x 8 (1.2 x 2.4 m) standard sheets; custom sizes available

Applications

Partitions, ceilings, furniture, doors, lighting fixtures, flooring sculptures

Performance

Availability

MB Wellington Studio, Inc.

141 Canal Street

Neshua, NH 03064

Tel: 603-889-1115

www.lightblocks.com

info@lightblocks.com

Filed under: Materials, plastic, Recycled

Translucent Fabric Encapsulated In Polymer Resin Sheets

Kova Textiles

Description

Developed by Libby Kowalski, Krystal Weave Laminates capture and isolate fabrics from her Krystal Weave collection in transparent, shatterproof, fire-resistant sheets. The water-clear yarn-based fabrics are pressed between polymer sheets of various thicknesses. The panels may be cut and drilled with standard woodworking tools. Krystal Weave Laminates may be backlit, framed, or attached directly to a wall surface.-Transmaterial

Panels are made with 100% polymer resin. Fabric is made with 85% polymer, 10% nylon, and 5% polyester. Some of the resin is recycled material.

Sizes: 4 x 8′ (1.2 x 2.4 m) and 4 x 10′ (1.2 x 3 m) panels in thickness from 3/16″ (.5 cm) to 1/2″ (1.3 cm)

Applications

Interior vertical surfaces, space dividers, windows, doors, cabinets, decorative, wall treatments, signage.

Availability

Kova Textiles, LLC

32 Union Square East

Suite 216

New York, NY 10003

TEL: 212-254-7591

www.kovatextiles.com

info@kovatextiles.com

Filed under: Materials, plastic, Recycled

Fire-Resistant Honeycomb Composite Panel

Description

Design Composite’s unique bonding technology enables the combination of a rigid, translucent honeycomb core with transparent thermoplastic top sheets, resulting in a panel with exceptional optical features.

AIR-boards common properties include excellent light transmission, outstanding thermal insulation, high stiffness, and light weight. The composite panel is compatible with standard profile systems and is easy to handle and process. The polycarbonate core is also nonflammable. The six types of AIR-boards differ in top sheet material and structure, dimensions, and color.

It is made with polycarbonate and acrylic. It is also 100% recyclable.

Sizes: AIR-board PC, UV PC, UV PC Color, UV Satin, color UV PC, metal UV PC; 100 3/8 x 41 5/16″ x 15/32 / 5/8 / 3/4″ (255 x 105 x 1.2/1.6/1.9 cm), 118 7/8 x 48 x 3/4″ (302 x 122 x 1.9 cm), or 118 7/8 x 39 3/8 x 3/4″ (302 x 100 x 1.9 cm); panel sizes: 307 x 79 1/2 x 5 7/8″ (780 x 202 x 15 cm) maximum size

Applications

Interior and exterior applications, shop fitting, exhibitions and events.

Availability

Design Composite GmbH

Klausgasse 32

5730 Mittersill, Salzburg

Austria

TEL: +43-6562-40609-0

www.design-composite.com

info@design-composite.com

Filed under: Materials, plastic, Polycarbonate, recyclable

Interlayers Fused With Ecoresin

Description

3forms’s Varia is a panel system comprised of decorative interlayers encapsulated within one hundred percent ecoresin. As its name implies, the design choices for Varia resin panels are varied and diverse: 3form allows custom selection of the color, pattern, texture, interlayer, and finish for the material. Ecorosin is the primary binding agent, developed exclusively by 3form with partner Bayer and Eastman Corporation to be an environmentally positive composite commonly identified as co-polyester.-Transmaterial

Sizes:4×8′ (1.2 x 2.4 m) and 4×10′ (1.2x 3 m) panels, 1/16″ (.2 cm) to 1″ (2.5 cm) thick

It contains 40% recycled material, recyclable

Applications

Wall paneling, balustrades, work surfaces, decorative treatments, furniture, exterior surfaces light diffusers, ceiling panels, signage, acoustic panels

Availability

3form

2300 South 2300 West

Suite B

Salt Lake City, UT 84119

TEL: 801-649-2500

www.3-form.com

Filed under: Materials, paper, plastic, Recycled

Light-Extending Polymer-Matrix Panels

Description

Hundreds of light guides are carved into a transparent block of acrylic polymer to create each scintilla tile. Together, these fiber-optic bands shimmer and sparkle in response to moving light and shadow. Scintilla also picks up and disperses nearby colors.-sensitile.com

It does not require electricity to work. This is a recyclable material. Standard Sizes: 1/2″ Thick Tiles (4×4″), (4×6″), (8×8″); 1″ Thick Tiles (6×6″), (6×12″), (12×12″). For custom sizes and colors contact SensiTile Systems.

Applications

Interior and exterior panels, room dividers, light fixtures, signage, furniture

Durability

Scintilla is made of PMMA-the same acrylic used in hockey rinks and many aquariums-so it is very strong  and naturally resists abrasion. It successfully resists stains, scratching, and general wear. It will not “yellow” in direct sunlight or with intense UV exposure.-sensitile.com

Availability

SensiTile Systems

1604 Clay Avenue, 3rd Floor

Detroit, MI 48211

TEL: 313-872-6314

www.sensitile.com

info@sensitile.com

Filed under: Materials, plastic, recyclable, walls

3Form Koda (XT)

Description:

Koda XT is an exterior translucent resin panel that is a cost-effective glass alternative. Koda XT is available off-the-shelf in three standard colors and specifications. Each 4×8 sheet is 1/2 inch gauge with standard gloss finish. Koda XT is an extremely durable material specifically engineered for exterior applications. Made with 40% pre-consumer recycled content, Koda XT is ideal for exterior projects seeking LEED accreditation.

Application:

Customize the exterior translucent material Koda XT by combining the standard Crystal Clear with any of the C3 colors. Combine up to 3 layers of color for up to 10,000 options. Complete the customization by specifying from any of our finishes, including Stucco, Sandstone, and Patent finishes.

Environmental Impact:

Contains high levels of recycled content (Varia Ecoresin®, 100 Percent). Can be reclaimed at end-of-life.

Filed under: Materials, color, plastic, Reclaimed, Recycled