Best for self-supporting structures, heavier machine guards, and structural panels.
Excellent clarity, UV resistant, scratch-resistant, rigid but brittle. Displays, signage, aquarium tanks, decorative panels. buy thick plastic sheets
Measured in "mils" (1 mil = 1/1000 of an inch). "Thick" in this category usually refers to 6 mil to 10 mil material used for vapor barriers, construction covers, and tarps. Best for self-supporting structures
Use standard drill bits but run them at a slower speed to prevent the plastic from grabbing or cracking. heavier machine guards
For standard sizes (like 2'x4' or 4'x8') and common thicknesses:
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