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Eric Christison <[log in to unmask]>
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"TechNet E-Mail Forum." <[log in to unmask]>, Eric Christison" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 27 May 1999 06:54:31 -0500
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> > Greetings,
> >
> > We are in search of a clear rigid plastic material that will serve as a
> > display cover for test equipment.  the testers will be located in
>  airplane
> > hangers, and therefore see a little (hopefully) exposure to organic
> > greases,
> > fuels, and cleaners.  It will also need some impact resistance (like hand
> > tool droppings).
> >

Ralph,

Use Polycarbonate. It's widely available in sheet form from plastics
distributors often under GE's trade name of Lexan.

It's available either clear or tinted and has reasonable impact strength -
better than the other main contender, PMMA or 'perspex'.

Regards,



Eric Christison

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