It’s fair to say that manufacturers of playground equipment are generally looking for durability and long-lasting functionality, to keep kids safe and parents happy. One of the important decisions to be made surrounds the ordering of those clear plastic domes that...
There are two predominant methods of thermoforming that can be used to create shapes out of plastic substrate: free blowing and molding. The overwhelming majority of Replex mirrors are created by free blowing. Free Blowing: Vacuum Pressure vs. Air Pressure During the...
Concern with Breakage of Acrylic vs Glass vs Polycarbonate: The impact strength of Acrylic is 0.4 ft lbs/inch. The impact strength of tempered glass is very dependent on the geometry of the object impacting the glass as well as the edge condition of the glass, so...
On moving vehicles, it is life-and-death important to have the right kind of mirror made from the right materials with the right curvature. Understanding the effects of size and curvature is crucial to getting the right mirror for the right application. A Mirror’s...
No matter what product is being sold or what service provided, one common thread runs consistently through virtually every industry: safety. For many industries, the application of optical plastics is not something that automatically triggers an association with...
Not all mirrors are created equal. Domes and convex mirrors, for example, have different shapes, different properties and are used for different purposes. Domes can be either metalized — making them reflective — or clear. Metalized domes offer a wider field of view,...
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