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Bespoke Clear Plastic Guards @ Sentinel Plastics Ltd

Clear Plastic Guards – Covers – Shrouds – Screens – Windows

Plastic Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

When choosing your type of Plastic for your Clear Plastic Guard or similar, careful consideration should be taken. For example, is it for impact safety, splash resistance, display protection only, sneeze guard, corner cover or just a simple viewing window? These are just some of the questions you may have to consider when deciding on the correct Plastic for the job.

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Transparent or Opaque Plastic Guard Materials

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  • PETG offers good impact strength, excellent thermoforming and Fabrication characteristics, and excellent resistance to chemicals. Easily cut, sawn, drilled, routed and bent. Not scratch resistant unless coated via a secondary opp. Technical term is Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol.
  • Polycarbonate, commonly known by the Manufacturer’s names of Makrolon GP® and Lexan Sheet®. Combining high impact and temperature resistance with optical clarity. Easily cut, sawn, drilled, routed and bent. Polycarbonate is also an excellent candidate for fabricating to use in a wide range of applications. Not scratch resistant unless coated via a secondary opp. Much stronger impact resistance than Acrylic, PVC or PETG.
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Experienced Plastic Fabricators – Machined and Assembled Polycarbonate Covers

  • Acrylic  – Data Acrylic is a Plastic Material with outstanding optical clarity. Acrylic Sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. Extremely popular for retail display. Easily cut, sawn, drilled, routed and bent. The better choice for scratch resistance but offering far less impact strength. The technical name is Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), and it comes in Extruded or Cast forms. The price of Acrylic is cheaper than Polycarbonate and PETG.

Clear Plastic Guards
  • PVC has good hardness and mechanical properties, Good electrical insulating properties, Very high chemical & moisture resistance. Equally PVC has excellent forming characteristics, dimensional stability, bondable, self-extinguishing and importantly compared to others inexpensive. Easily cut, sawn, drilled, routed and bent. Not scratch resistant unless coated via a secondary opp. Also loses out against PETG and Polycarbonate on impact resistance. Technically known as Polyvinyl Chloride.

Transparent, Clear Plastic Guard Materials – Some Typical uses.

 

  1. PETG – Food guarding, its high level of chemical resistance lends it perfectly for use with foodstuffs and in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.
  2. Polycarbonate – Is highly suited to high protection situations, interior and exterior. Machine guards, vehicle safety screens, Impact guards, Security windows.
  3. Acrylic (Perspex) – Well known for its display preferences. Photo framing, retail display, decorative lighting, lenses, low impact shields, signs and signage, trophies and awards, decorations and jewellery.
  4. PVC Is also commonly used for very similar instances to Acrylic but does not retain the same clarity over time. Signage, fume cabinets, Industrial applications, point of sale and finally poster covers.
PETG Fabrications

Plastic Fabricators – Fabricating PETG Guards and Covers.

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Machine Guards are most commonly made from Polycarbonate, PETG, Acrylic or Clear PVC.

The close tolerance machinability, transparency and sheer toughness of Polycarbonate make it the ideal Material for Machine guards. Polycarbonate is available in both general purpose and FDA grades when food contact is a concern. Polycarbonate is also inherently self-extinguishing and can carry a V-0 flame test rating. PETG guards can also be FDA approved and when chemical resistance is a priority.

Clear is the dominant colour, but all the Materials listed above are also available in varying grades of smoke/grey/bronze shades if that is desired.

 

 

 

 

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Experienced Plastic Fabricators

Experienced Plastic Fabricators

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Certainly, the Company has been involved in Plastic Fabrication for over the years. Hence, with great pride, class themselves as very Experienced Plastic Fabricators and Machinists. Moreover, Sentinel Plastics skilled team also have many years’ Experience under their belts, individually Plastic Fabricators. Thus, giving us the ability to Manufacture Parts from simple to highly complex shapes, to high Quality standards. Our customers are happy in knowing, we have highly Experienced staff with up-to-date Fabrication capabilities.

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It’s important to note, our Plastic Fabrication Services are available on the vast range of Engineering and Insulation Plastics in today’s market. Notably, nothing is subcontracted, everything is purely in-house Plastic Fabrication. Also, a diverse range of Plastic shapes can be produced by our Experienced Plastic Fabricators. Sometimes, if required, with a rapid delivery. Certainly recognised, as specialised Plastic Fabricators, in Perspex Acrylic, PETG and Polycarbonate. As well as, many more types of Engineering Plastic Materials from PVC, Polypropylene, Polyethylene to ABS.

Also relevant, and on the same site, is that Sentinel Plastics Ltd offers a comprehensive Machine shop to Manufacture Components and Parts to your exact requirements. While most Companies Plastic Fabricators can concentrate on specific types of Plastics, or methods of Manufacture. Sentinel is one of those unique Companies Machining & fabricating Plastic Parts in all Plastics and using a variation of methods.

Plastic Line Bending

Without doubt, Sentinel Plastics Fabrication capabilities takes many forms. Hence, these forms fall into many and varied Material brackets. Thus, while being able to Weld and bend Polypropylene, PVC and Polycarbonate. Also, Adhesives and Folding/ Plastic Line Bending other Materials such as Perspex, ABS, PVC and PETG. Plus, assembly also takes place, with fixings or adhesives of Polycarbonate, PETG, Polypropylene and PVC. Capabilities include, Plastic bending, combined with skills which have been developed through many years of Experience. Hence, our Experienced Plastic Fabricators Division can cut, bend, glue, weld, saw, route, assemble, and polish just about any type of polymer to create virtually any product.

Experienced Plastic Fabricators of Plastic Guards Polycarbonate Guards - Fabricated Plastic Guards

Certainly, Bespoke projects require extra attention. Hence, our technical knowledge and innovative processes are there to assist all the way from concept and design through to Manufacture. So, be it simple Perspex panels, or Polycarbonate Machine guards through to complex Plastic Fabrication. Thus, through pride and dedication, Sentinel is a respected Manufacturer of high-Quality Guards, Screens, Fabricated Components, all used in a wide variety of industries.

Reliable Supplier

We are a reliable Manufacturer of high-Quality Customer Specification Parts, which includes covers and shrouds. Plus, many more variations of Machined and Fabricated Components used in a wide variety of industries.

In Summary

To conclude, our emphasis is on the importance of offering a comprehensive one stop shop. Able to Manufacture Components and Parts to customers exacting requirements. So, unlike most others, only Machining specific Plastics, Sentinel‘s comprehensive knowledge on all types of Plastic methods of Manufacture.

Finally, here at Sentinel Plastics Ltd we are versatile and very Experienced Plastic Fabricators. Why not call us, for any requirements we aim to be as helpful as possible. When molding or extruding is not a viable option, then we can help!

Further, For More in depth information, Follow the Quick Links below.

  • Visit Sentinel Plastics Home Page for Plastic machining UK.
  • Who are Sentinel Plastics?
  • See Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about Turning Plastic Rod and Tube.
  • Cutting Plastic Sheet on CNC Routing machines.
  • Parts Manufactured by Plastic Fabrication methods.
  • Read in depth about our Plastic machining company facilities.
  • Find out about how plastic engineering takes place.
  • How do we machine plastics? See our Guide.
  • Experienced in Plastics
  • Custom Plastic Component Parts
  • CNC Cutting Plastic Rigid Sheet Material
  • Bespoke Fabricated Plastic Sheets
  • Subassembly and Finishing Plastics
  • See what we do!
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  • Quality Parts Supplier
  • Industries Using Our Plastic Manufacturing Services

Plastic Materials Machined

  • Engineering Plastics Materials Machined and Fabricated.
    • ABS Plastic Machined & Fabricated
    • Acetal plastic cnc machined
    • Acrylic Perspex Plastic sheet machining & fabricated
    • Nylon Plastic Machining
    • PEEK Plastic Machining
    • PETG Engineering Plastic
    • Polycarbonate Lexan Makrolon Fabricated
    • Polyethylene LDPE HDPE UHMW Plastic Machining
    • Polypropylene CNC Machined & Fabricated
    • PTFE plastic Machining
    • PVC Sheet Fabricated to Order
    • PVDF machined
    • Ultem Parts Manufacturing.
  •  Experienced Industrial Plastic cnc machining
    • Micam EM42 Epoxy Laminate Manufactured Parts
    • Epoxy Glass Laminate CNC
    • GPO PGM Polyesterglass Component Parts
    • Tufnol Materials laminated Paper/Fabric

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Polycarbonate Fabrications

Sentinel Polycarbonate Fabrications – The Polycarbonate Specialists

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Makrolon Polycarbonate Fabrications - Polycarbonate Specialists

Polycarbonate Fabrications

Certainly, as the images show, Bespoke Polycarbonate fabrications are supplied to our many prestigious customers.

Thus, being Polycarbonate Specialists, these Parts are fully Manufactured in house. Certainly, Fabricated by our Polycarbonate specialist team. Also, importantly, Machined on one of our five CNC Routing tables.

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Notably, our Machines are capable of Machining Parts up to 3000mm x 2000mm in size. Also, in most cases, what follows is the Fabrication process. Processes which, Sentinels Experienced team have perfected over the years. Thus, forming the finished products required. Finally, the last stage involves welding & adhesive, which is carried out to stabilize all the joints and create a seal.

Makrolon Polycarbonate Fabrications

Bending Bespoke Polycarbonate Fabrications

Certainly, the skills acquired to work with a complex Material, such as Polycarbonate, have been finely honed over many years. Thus, results in the ability to produce accurate bending. So, the result is all sized Guards, in very short time scales.

Sentinel can fabricate from 1mm up to 10mm. However, after that, thickness can depend on design and availability.

Machining Polycarbonate and Polycarbonate Fabrications

Certainly, our Plastic CNC Machining Services offer a great range of capabilities. Enabling us to achieve your Bespoke requirements. Significantly, combined with our in-house Plastic Fabrication Services, offer our customers a comprehensive package.

Shaped Polycarbonate

In addition, although we have finely honed our ability to work with Polycarbonate, our skills do also cover Acrylic, PETG and PVC. Similarly, other types of Engineering Plastic Materials from Acetal, Delrin, Nylon, Polyethylene, HDPE to ABS and so on.

Material, Polycarbonate Sheet / Makrolon® Sheet / Lexan® Sheet

In the main, as standard, solid Polycarbonate sheets are clear/transparent. But its main attribute is, a Plastic Material, Polycarbonate, which offers an extreme impact strength that exceeds most other clear Plastics. Also, noteworthy, is that Polycarbonate sheets can work in temperatures of -100 to +120 °C while still maintaining a high optical clarity and have a good fire rating.

Routing Polycarbonate – Polycarbonate Fabrications

How do Plastic CNC Routers Work

To begin, CNC Routers work with CAD (Computer-Assisted Design) and a toolpath program. Thus. this is where programming the desired paths, select the cutter (or cutters) you intend to use. Then, the software calculates the cutting instructions and the times required. Next, you secure the Plastic, normally via a vacuum, but can be mechanically fixed, or both in some cases. Install the correct Router bits in the tool holders and begin the Routing process.

A popular Plastic Material used to make shatterproof windows; it has a better light transmission than regular Glass.

Large Plastic Cut Shapes – Plastic Sheet Machining

Our Experienced Machinists, Polycarbonate Specialists, can produce small or large batch quantities with high accuracy and high speed. Furthermore, making this an economic form of producing cut to shape Plastic Parts. Customers from the Conveyor Manufacturer‘s to the high-tech world of underwater exploration. All Make use of Sentinels skilled staff to gain benefits, including cost saving and problem solving during the design process.

Experienced Plastic Fabricators of Plastic Guards Bepoke Parts - Polycarbonate Fabrications

Our Experienced Machinists, Polycarbonate Specialists, can produce small or large batch quantities with high accuracy and high speed. Furthermore, making this an economic form of producing cut to shape Plastic Parts. Customers from the Conveyor Manufacturer‘s to the high-tech world of underwater exploration. All Make use of Sentinels skilled staff to gain benefits, including cost saving and problem solving during the design process.

Reliable Supplier Polycarbonate Fabrications

Proudly, we are a reliable Insulation Plastic Fabricator of high-Quality Customer Specification Parts, which includes covers and shrouds. Plus, many more variations of Fabricated Components used in a wide variety of industries.

In Summary

To conclude, our emphasis is on the importance of offering a comprehensive one stop shop. Able to Manufacture Components and Parts to customers exacting requirements. So, unlike most others, only Fabricators of specific Plastics, Sentinel’s comprehensive knowledge on all types of Plastic methods of Manufacture.

Finally, Sentinel versatile and very Experienced Plastic Fabricators. So, why not call us, for any requirements we aim to be as helpful as possible. When molding or extruding is not a viable option, then we can help!

 

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TALK TO OUR EXPERTS About Custom Fabrications

Further, For More in depth information, Follow the Quick Links below.

  • Visit Sentinel Plastics Home Page for Plastic machining UK.
  • Who are Sentinel Plastics?
  • See Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about Turning Plastic Rod and Tube.
  • Cutting Plastic Sheet on CNC Routing machines.
  • Parts Manufactured by Plastic Fabrication methods.
  • Read in depth about our Plastic machining company facilities.
  • Find out about how plastic engineering takes place.
  • How do we machine plastics? See our Guide.
  • Experienced in Plastics
  • Custom Plastic Component Parts
  • CNC Cutting Plastic Rigid Sheet Material
  • Bespoke Fabricated Plastic Sheets
  • Subassembly and Finishing Plastics
  • See what we do!
  • How To CNC Machine Plastic
  • Quality Parts Supplier
  • Industries Using Our Plastic Manufacturing Services

Further, Plastic Materials Machined

  • Engineering Plastics Materials Machined and Fabricated.
    • ABS Plastic Machined & Fabricated
    • Acetal plastic cnc machined
    • Acrylic Perspex Plastic sheet machining & fabricated
    • Nylon Plastic Machining
    • PEEK Plastic Machining
    • PETG Engineering Plastic
    • Polycarbonate Lexan Makrolon Fabricated
    • Polyethylene LDPE HDPE UHMW Plastic Machining
    • Polypropylene CNC Machined & Fabricated
    • PTFE plastic Machining
    • PVC Sheet Fabricated to Order
    • PVDF machined
    • Ultem Parts Manufacturing.
  •  Experienced Industrial Plastic cnc machining
    • Micam EM42 Epoxy Laminate Manufactured Parts
    • Epoxy Glass Laminate CNC
    • GPO PGM Polyesterglass Component Parts
    • Tufnol Materials laminated Paper/Fabric

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Some information gathered from Bayer – Read more here https://www.bayersheeteurope.com/50/Products/Makrolon.htm

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Polycarbonate Machining

Polycarbonate Machining

Plastic Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

Firstly, without doubt, Sentinel leads the field when it comes to Polycarbonate Machining Experience and ability. Hence, at any one time, all Five, of our 3Mx2M CNC Routers. can be Machining Polycarbonate Sheet ( Makrolon – Lexan ).

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Polycarbonate Routing - Polycarbonate Machining

CNC Routing Polycarbonate  -Lexan -Makrolon

Makrolon – Lexan- Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate Machining - Polycarbonate Machined Parts

Polycarbonate Machining -Lexan -Makrolon

Ultimately, with its high transparency and smooth surface, Clear Polycarbonate Machining is an attractive Material for a wide range of applications. Thus, offering extreme impact resistance, even at temperatures down to -100°C.importantly. Which, unlike Acrylic, which requires heat to form, Polycarbonate sheets can be CNC Routed and cold bent.

So notably, as a Company, Sentinel Plastics has become synonymous with Polycarbonate Machining and Fabrication. Also, importantly, Polycarbonate is the most popular choice of Plastic. Certainly, when it comes to a requirement of strength and ultimately safety. Furthermore, while in its Sheet form, it is extremely impact resistant. Further, interior applications, up to 6 mm thickness Polycarbonate has a B1 fire protection for classification.

 Polycarbonate Applications:

Firstly, many Parts Manufactured by Polycarbonate Machining, are guards, screens and covers. Also. Glazing for commercial business and factories. Plus, Safety doors. Certainly, high usage for sneeze guards, make it a popular Material. Further, widely used for Industrial vehicles and Lamp covers. Also, where a high level of heat is generated, being highly fire-resistant, versions exist for the use in Switch cubicles, electrical equipment.
Furthermore, other uses for Polycarbonate are Trade fair structures and Public buildings. Certainly, within the Industry, the clear Plastic of choice is Polycarbonate. Hence, its popularity and wide use as safety guards.

In addition, UV coating can be applied to the surface of the smooth or textured Polycarbonate sheets. Plus, solid sheets retain their shine with no yellowing, nor change of colour. Also, the positive effect in applying a protective coating, is that you are increasing the resistance to long-term weathering. Thus, provides a long Service life.

Polycarbonate Machining – Parts Available in:

Moreover, Polycarbonate, available in Transparent clear and white translucent. Also, available in bronze, grey, green, blue.

Lexan Sheet Cutting

Further,available grades: Polycarbonate Machining

1: Polycarbonate Sheet / FG food grade
2: Solid Polycarbonate Sheet / FR flame retardant
3: Polycarbonate Sheet / NR non reflective
4: Outstanding through reinforced UV protection.

Noteworthy, Some information gathered from Bayer. Read more HERE

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Further, For More in depth information, Follow the Quick Links below.

  • Visit Sentinel Plastics Home Page for Plastic machining UK.
  • Who are Sentinel Plastics?
  • See Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about Turning Plastic Rod and Tube.
  • Cutting Plastic Sheet on CNC Routing machines.
  • Parts Manufactured by Plastic Fabrication methods.
  • Read in depth about our Plastic machining company facilities.
  • Find out about how plastic engineering takes place.
  • How do we machine plastics? See our Guide.
  • Experienced in Plastics
  • Custom Plastic Component Parts
  • CNC Cutting Plastic Rigid Sheet Material
  • Bespoke Fabricated Plastic Sheets
  • Subassembly and Finishing Plastics
  • See what we do!
  • How To CNC Machine Plastic
  • Quality Parts Supplier
  • Industries Using Our Plastic Manufacturing Services

Furthermore, Plastic Materials Machined

  • Engineering Plastics Materials Machined and Fabricated.
    • ABS Plastic Machined & Fabricated
    • Acetal plastic cnc machined
    • Acrylic Perspex Plastic sheet machining & fabricated
    • Nylon Plastic Machining
    • PEEK Plastic Machining
    • PETG Engineering Plastic
    • Polycarbonate Lexan Makrolon Fabricated
    • Polyethylene LDPE HDPE UHMW Plastic Machining
    • Polypropylene CNC Machined & Fabricated
    • PTFE plastic Machining
    • PVC Sheet Fabricated to Order
    • PVDF machined
    • Ultem Parts Manufacturing.
  •  Experienced Industrial Plastic cnc machining
    • Micam EM42 Epoxy Laminate Manufactured Parts
    • Epoxy Glass Laminate CNC
    • GPO PGM Polyesterglass Component Parts
    • Tufnol Materials laminated Paper/Fabric

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