Polyester

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 DEGREE OF PROTECTION
 GENERAL MATERIALS
DEGREE OF PROTECTION
ENCLOSURE SERIES
APPLICATION & REFERENCES
PC ABS GRP AL SS, AISI 304 Combiester Painted mild steel
Outdoor use
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Indoor use
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Cost
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Light weight
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High rigidity
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Impact resistance
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UV radiation resistance
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Temperature resistance range
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Easiness to machine
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Insultaion properties
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Fire resistance
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Resistance against solvents
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Resistance against petrol
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Resistance against hydraulic oil
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Resistance against alcohols
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Resistance against alkalis
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Resistance against acids
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PC = polycarbonate
ABS = acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
GRP = glass-fi bre reinforced polyester
AL = polyester powder coated AISI cast aluminium
SS = stainless steel
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excellent
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good
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fair
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poor
N/A = no information available