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Fire Retardant Plastic Materials

Fire Retardant Plastic Materials Machined @ Sentinel

What are Fire Retardant Plastic Materials

Importantly, some engineering plastics, but more so Industrial insulation plastics, can be classified as ‘FR’. Or, fire retardant plastic materials and, flame resistant plastic. Certainly, no plastic exists that is completely a ‘fireproof plastic material’. Moreover, some plastics are inherently fire resistant, or, self-extinguishing. Essentially, do not need additives to meet their requirement. Others plastics though, need additives to meet the requirement of being ‘FR’ or ‘self-extinguishing’.

Instrumentally, additives/compounds are added for a plastic material to have an improvement to its a flame-retardance. Furthermore, inhibit, vanquish and delay the combustion process. Also, these compounds are useful in the initial burning ignition stage of fire. So, the term flame retardant, refers to a material being, non flammable or inherently self extinguishing. Thus, making them suitable for use where fire protection is of great importance.

Fire Retardant Machining-Material -Industrial Plastics

The typical attributes for fire retardant plastic materials behaviour are:

  • Firstly, Ignition.
  • Secondly, Spread of flame.
  • Thirdly, Heat release (or temperature rise).
  • Next, Smoke development.
  • And Finally, Smoke toxicity.

Undoubtedly, these attributes are critical. Moreover, in area’s where the spread of toxic fumes or flame. Such as, Aerospace, Marine and Rail. The term ‘UL’  is a plastics flammability standard released by the Underwriters Laboratories . Essentially, the standard classifies plastics according to how they burn in various orientations and part thicknesses from the lowest flame-retardant to most flame-retardant in six different classifications.

MICAM EM42 Fire Retardant Plastic Materials

UL 94 Rating Definition of Rating Standards

So, broadly speaking, the most accepted industry standard for fire rating is UL. The USA Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Essentially, classifies plastics according to how they burn in various orientations per part thicknesses. Hence, UL 94 is a plastics flammability standard released by them . Crucially, a standard  from the lowest flame-retardant to most flame-retardant. Thus, in six different classifications. Also, It’s worth noting, thicknesses can drastically change your part’s UL rating. Thus, UL ratings are measured at various ranges of sheet thickness. So, if you were looking for a UL 94 V-0 plastic material, for a component part, pay close attention to wall thickness and material selection.

  1. HB Slow burning on a horizontal part.
  2. V-2 Burning stops within 30 seconds on a part allowing for drops of vertical flammable plastic.
  3. V-1 Burning stops within 30 seconds on a vertical part allowing for drops of plastic that are not inflame.
  4. V-0 Burning stops within 10 seconds…………..
GPO3 Machining-Material - FR Industrial Plastics

Further Standards

In addition to UL, the European Flame Retardants Association, EFRA, are the association representing major EU companies. Inherently, those that manufacture or market flame retardants in Europe. Also, closer to home, the relevant British and international standards are BS 2782 Part 1 Method 140A:1992 and its ISO equivalent, ISO 1210:1992.

Similarly, a standard specifically designed for the design of systems used in clean rooms is, FM 4910 certification is introduced. Crucially, to comply with the high fire behaviour requirements that FM Global places on approval in clean rooms.

Please note, for a machined fabricated plastic material that meets a particular countries or industries standard, please do get in touch. And, if our team can not advise, we can certainly put you in touch with the manufacturer or supplier of the specific fire retardant plastic materials.

New Material Focus: Nylon Sustamid 6 FR (PA6) DIN EN 45545-2:2013

A Nylon material, which meets the relevant requirements of the new European Rail Vehicle Standard DIN EN 45545-2:2013. Thus, allows for the production of various-sized machined components and component parts in small piece numbers. At the same time, the material possesses a high degree of stiffness, tensile strength as well as good sliding and wear properties with simultaneously outstanding corrosion and chemical resistance.

Thus:

  • Free of halogen and phosphorus
  • Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
  • High hardness and rigidity
  • good slide and wear behavior
  • Good machinability
  • meets the relevant requirements of the new European Rail Vehicle Standard DIN EN 45545-2:2013
  • High dimensional stability

Furthermore, this plastic material boasts a very high LOI (Limiting Oxygen Index) of 40% and is halogen free. With a UL94- V0 fire rating. In addition the low density (1.17g/cm³) provides significant weight and construction benefits in comparison to conventional material, like steel (7.85g/cm³).

Nylon 6 sheet – flame retardant tested to the new EU rail vehicle standard DIN EN 45545 UL94 V-0.

Capable of Short Term Temp up to 320 F / 160 C

Evaluated to the following, Sustamid 6 FR is ideal for use in the aerospace industry:

1 ASTM E162 Flame spread
2 >ASTM E662 Smoke density
3 >ASTM E1354 Chloric count
4 BSS 7239 Smoke/toxicity
5 FAR 25.853 and FAR 28.855
6 SMP 800 C Toxicity

Importantly, our emphasis has always been on the importance of offering a comprehensive plastic machining & fabrication & workshop. Reliably, able to manufacture component parts to customers exacting requirements. Most notably, many plastic companies only machining specific Plastics. Whereas, Sentinel Plastics has a comprehensive knowledge on all types of plastics and the required methods of manufacture.

Standard Engineering Plastic Materials UL Ratings

  • ABS – HB 
  • Acrylic – HB 
  • Polycarbonate – V-2
  • PVDF – V-0
  • Acetal – HB
  • Delrin – HB
  • Nylon 6 – HB
  • Nylon 6.6 – HB
  • HDPE – HB
  • PET (Polyester) – HB
  • Polypropylene – HB
  • PTFE – V-0
  • PEEK – V-0
  • PVC – V-0
  • UHMWPE – HB

Some Specific ‘FR’ UL94 VO Rated Fire Retardant Plastic Materials Machined 

  • To begin with, Fire Retardant ABS Sheet – With, excellent fire ignition resistance. Thus. certified UL94 VO classification. Along with the fire rating, flame retardant ABS is high in rigidity and impact strength and has excellent chemical and abrasion resistance.
  • Next, PVC sheet, UL DIN 4102 B1 flame resistance. Also, self-extinguishing, excellent chemical resistance, high mechanical and tensile strength.
  • Also Popular, Lexan™ F2000. Essentially, a classified UL94 VO flame retardant transparent polycarbonate sheet.
  • Black Pinseal Flame Retardant ABS Sheet  has a UL94 VO fire rating classification, meaning it has excellent fire ignition resistance.
  • G-10/FR4 is a continuous woven glass fabric laminated with an epoxy resin, has a UL94 VO fire rating classification. Note: G-10 and FR4 are two separate materials.
  • PEEK comes in many grades and forms.  Thus, several grades that meet UL-94 Flame Class.
  • Nylon 6 sheet – flame retardant tested to the new EU rail vehicle standard (DIN EN 45545-2:2013) and is rated to UL94 V-0.
  • EM42 highly flame retardant, halogen free, low smoke, low toxic epoxy laminate, approved by London Underground meets the requirements of UL94V0 fire rating.
  • GPO3 is a PGM composite sheet produced from glass mat and polyester resin.Flammability Category (≥4mm) UL94V0.

Additionally, further fire retardant plastic materials information can be found here Guide to Plastic Materials
  (Designed and content created by Quadrant Engineering Plastics)

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Also, upon request, also able to assist you with the configuration and design of your Machined Plastic Components. We know what different Plastics can do and which types of processing are practicable from a technology perspective. As such, we provide you with the support from the selection of Material to the design on the most advanced CAD systems. Finally, to the precise Machining and customisation of a Part that will function optimally for four application.

In Summary

Finally, here at Sentinel Plastics Ltd UK we are versatile and very Experienced. For any requirements we always aim to be as helpful as possible. When molding or extruding is not a viable option, then we can help!

For More in depth information on our services, follow the Quick Links below.

  • Visit Sentinel Plastics Home Page for Plastic machining UK.
  • Who are Sentinel Plastics?
  • See more Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about our processes, including Turning FR Plastic Rod and Tube.
  • Cutting Plastic Sheet on CNC Routing machines.
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Insulation Plastic Fabricators

Insulation Plastic Fabricators

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Firstly, and most noteworthy, the Company has been involved in Insulation Plastic Fabrication since its inception in 1989. Hence, it can boast, and class itself amongst the top, highly Experienced Insulation Plastic Fabricators. But also, as individual Plastic Fabricators, Sentinel Plastics skilled team have many years’ Experience under their belts. Thus, giving the Company the ability to Manufacture Custom Parts from basic to highly complicated shapes. These are produced to high Quality standards. To conclude, customers have expressed that they are extremely happy in knowing, the Company have highly Experienced staff with up-to-date Fabrication capabilities and facilities.

 


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Insulation Plastic Fabricated Materials

Furthermore, Plastic Fabrication Services are available for the vast range of Insulation Plastics in today’s market. Notably, no work is subcontracted, everything the customer requires is all in-house Insulation Plastic Fabrication. Certainly, a diverse range of industry required Components can be produced. Of course, having very Experienced Insulation Plastic Fabricators, if required, these Parts can be Manufactured for a rapid delivery. So, being recognised reliably as specialised Insulation Plastics, i.e., Phenolic, Tufnol, GPO and Polycarbonate. As well as many more types of Engineering Plastic Materials from PVC, Polypropylene, Polyethylene to ABS.

Tufnol CNC Machined Parts

Experienced Plastic Fabricators

Engineering Plastic Line Bending

Without doubt, Sentinel Plastics Fabrication capabilities takes many forms. Apart from the Insulation bobbins and Fabricated busbar structures. Material forms fall into many and varied Material brackets. While being able to Weld and bend Polypropylene, PVC and Polycarbonate. Adhesives and Folding/ Plastic Line Bending other Materials such as Perspex, ABS, PVC and PETG. Assembly also takes place, with fixings or adhesives of Polycarbonate, PETG, Polypropylene and PVC. Capabilities include, Plastic bending skills developed through many years’ Experience. Hence, our Experienced Plastic Fabricators Division can cut, bend, glue, weld, saw, route, assemble, and polish just about any type of Material. Hence, able to create virtually any Insulation Plastic Fabricated product.

GPO Fabricated & Machined Parts

Also, the makeup of GPO Fabricated Material is a blend of Fiberglass with a polyester resin. Therefore, the result of this blend is a Material that offers excellent ark and track resistance. The commonly known GPO3 is one of the most popular grades of GPO. This is a popular grade, specified by many Technical departments, mainly due to its high temperature Insulation capabilities. Also, because of being the most economic choice of GPO Material, it is also noteworthy for being a Material which can be easily Machined to Custom applications.

 

Polyester glass machining; GPO Parts Machined

Epoxy Glass Insulation Plastic Fabricators

Epoxy Glass Machining – Further, Sentinel Plastics Machines Custom Epoxy Glass Parts to customer specifications, samples or drawings. Our Plastic CNC Machine shop specifically caters for Industrial Plastic Materials such as Epoxy Glass.

Certainly, an important laminated Glass Epoxy Material, composed of woven fibreGlass cloth and an Epoxy resin. Epoxy Glass Fabrication carried out daily. Being flame resistant with a good strength to weight ratio. A product widely used in electrical applications. Notably, high heat and mechanical stability conditions. Epoxy Glass also has a very low water absorption rate. Even when Machined into finished Parts and Components Epoxy Glass retains its shape and size even operating at its Material limits for prolonged periods of time.

Experienced Plastic Fabricators of Plastic Guards

Bepoke Parts

Some 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. Be it simple Perspex panels or Polycarbonate safety guards through to complex Plastic Fabrication. Through pride and dedication, Sentinel is a respected Fabricator of high-Quality Guards, Screens, Fabricated Components, all used in a wide variety of industries.

Reliable Plastic Parts Supplier

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, 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 more Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about our processes, including 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

Plastic Materials Machined

  • Engineering Plastics Materials Machined and Fabricated on site, UK.
    • ABS Plastic Machined & Fabricated parts to order.
    • Acetal plastic cnc machined to customer specifications.
    • Acrylic Perspex Plastic sheet machining & fabricated bespoke designs.
    • Nylon Plastic Machining, bearings, bushes and much more.
    • PEEK Plastic Machining on lathes, mills, and routing tables.
    • PETG Engineering Plastic is great for food and medical guards.
    • Polycarbonate Lexan Makrolon Fabricated to order or custom design.
    • Polyethylene LDPE HDPE UHMW Plastic cnc Machining of sheet and rod.
    • Polypropylene CNC Machined & Fabricated, welded to bespoke shapes.
    • PTFE plastic Machining, expert quality and high accuracy.
    • PVC Sheet Fabricated to Order.
    • PVDF machined on the latest CNC machines.
    • Ultem Parts Manufacturing to your design or specifications.
  •  Experienced Industrial Plastic cnc machining
    • Micam EM42 Epoxy Laminate Manufactured Parts to order.
    • Epoxy Glass Laminate CNC machining for use as insulation and spools.
    • GPO PGM Polyesterglass Component Parts expertly machined to high standards.
    • Tufnol Materials laminated Paper/Fabric, fabricated and machined to order.

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Bespoke Clear Plastic Guards @ Sentinel Plastics Ltd

Clear Plastic Guards – Covers – Shrouds – Screens – Windows

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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.
Lexan Fabrication - Polycarbonate Fabrications - Plastic Fabrication

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.

Sentinel

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!
  • How To CNC Machine Plastic
  • 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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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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