Polypropylene honeycomb: main characteristics, applications

Polypropylene honeycomb is a unique material used in many spheres of human life. Panels are known for their positive qualities, vast scope of application, they differ in principle from other materials.

Polypropylene: definition of the concept

Polypropylene panels are translucent sheets of various thickness, obtained by industrialization by polymerization of the main substance - propylene, in the presence of catalysts.

The panels have two outer layers and internal stiffeners, which form air chambers that provide the necessary hardness to the material and increase its thermal insulation properties. Outside, polypropylene honeycomb is treated with a special compound that protects it from the damaging effects of sunlight.

Main characteristics

Polypropylene has the following features:

• The product is not afraid of water, has water-repellent properties;
• Resistant to changes in temperature, is not transformed and does not deform at a temperature of -20 to +70 ⁰ C;
• Has a low density;
• It is shockproof, does not break even when exposed to hail;
• Resistant to the influence of various aggressive chemicals: alkalis, acids, salt solutions;
• High thermal insulation;
• Flexible and elastic sheet is easily cut with the simplest tools;
• Has a long operating life, does not undergo abrasion, it is difficult to scratch;
• Environmentally friendly, not moldy, authorized for use for the packaging of food and children's toys;
• Wide choice of color shades;
• Has an affordable price, as the cost price of its production is also low.

Scope of the material

A large number of positive qualities of polypropylene allows it to be used in many areas of human life. The main areas of application of this material include the following:

1. In industry - polypropylene honeycomb is used in the creation of various equipment for chemical, metallurgical, radio engineering and many other enterprises.
2. In construction, lightweight interior partitions are made of it, they are used in finishing works of the ceiling and walls in rooms with high humidity.
3. In the furniture industry - practical material is well suited for shelves, bottoms, walls.
4. In the automotive industry - here it is used due to the thermal insulation and soundproof properties of the material, which are necessary when creating certain machine parts.
5. For packages - the polypropylene sheet is used in the manufacture of various containers, boxes, boxes not only for storing products, goods, but also for the content of electronic components.
6. In horticulture - for greenhouses, fences, roofing material, country furniture, impenetrable cases.
7. In the advertising field - a long operational period, resistance to various weather conditions and temperature extremes allow the use of polypropylene honeycomb for the creation of shields, banners, indexes and other information products.

The difference between polypropylene and other materials

Panels have a fundamental difference from other materials, similar in properties or scope of use:

• Polypropylene as a package has an advantage over conventional or corrugated cardboard, it has a long service life, is resistant to atmospheric phenomena, withstands high loads, does not release carcinogenic dust.
• As a material for pipes. Polypropylene honeycomb, unlike metal, does not undergo corrosion, does not oxidize, does not clog, does not conduct an electric current.
• In the production of billboards this material has advantages over plexiglas (acrylic plastic) and foamed PVC, it is characterized by strength, moisture resistance, resistance to a variety of climatic factors, good light transmission.
• As a covering material. Unlike polyethylene, the polypropylene sheet has a lower density, is resistant to abrasion, high temperatures, is characterized by light transmission, it is not oxidized. It does not pass ultraviolet rays, it is shockproof.

Thus, honeycomb polypropylene, the characteristics of which are given in this article, is used in almost all spheres of human life and has significant advantages over other materials.