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Mass Transportation

Even if you regularly use mass transit or public transport, chances are you don't realize how much of your surroundings are made of plastic.

But commercial transportation plastic is being used in everything from buses to railcars to ambulances to help make these vehicles safer, lighter and more fuel efficient. Find out what parts of your public transportation vehicles are made of plastic — some of them might surprise you!


Storage Cabinets & Bins

Whether it's a full overhead bin or just a cabinet door, plastic for commercial vehicles is used to make sturdy, lightweight storage units to stow away supplies or belongings on long trips. Acrylic sheet and polycarbonate sheet are both commonly used for this application thanks to their lightness and durability — both are resistant to impact and abrasions. Not to mention they can be formed into any shape or size, making them easy to customize for the specific needs of a commercial vehicle.


Transparent Partitions

Acrylic and polycarbonate are also used for the partitions sometimes seen on the backs of train cars and bus seats, or separating the operator from the passengers. They can come in colors like bronze or gray for privacy or clear as a general guard. Plastic partitions are a great choice because they're resistant to yellowing over time, as well as scratches and flames.


Windows & Windshields

Commercial vehicle plastic, especially polycarbonate, is much stronger than glass — 250 times stronger, as a matter of fact. Plastic glazing for windows and windshields is frequently used to help mass transit vehicles resist impact and keep passengers safer in the event of an accident.


Mirrors

Did you know plastic could be used to make mirrors? Both PMMA and PC can be continuously processed until they are as reflective as a glass mirror, but still much stronger. On top of strength, plastic mirrors are also heat-resistant and UV-stabilized, meaning they can handle long hours in the heat and sunshine of summer.


Flooring

Plastic for commercial transportation is commonly used for floor paneling, providing a non-slip surface to increase passenger and operator safety. The plastic is also sturdy, so it can stand up to hundreds of thousands of footsteps before needing to be replaced. Cleanup is also a cinch since any accidents can easily be wiped up and sanitized without affecting the quality of the plastic.

For indoor flooring , the level of VOC's (volatile organic compounds) released into the air needs to be minimised. UL offer a Greenguard certification, measuring this level and certifying the product meets specific requirements for indoor use. Resinex can offer materials which are certified by the supplier as low emission grades.

Key Areas

  • Transparent partitions
  • Windows & windshields
  • Mirrors
  • Flooring
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Market Segments

Aerospace

The aerospace and airline industry demands rigorous properties from the materials used. Resinex has a portfolio in which we can select the material to match your needs. Whether it needs to be lightweight and clear or has good impact for panels to withstand bird strikes!

Applications

  • Lighting profiles
  • Storage baskets and trays
  • Panels
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace

Aerospace

The aerospace and airline industry demands rigorous properties from the materials used. Resinex has a portfolio in which we can select the material to match your needs. Whether it needs to be lightweight and clear or has good impact for panels to withstand bird strikes!

Applications

  • Lighting profiles
  • Storage baskets and trays
  • Panels
Marine
Marine
Marine

Marine

The rigorous demands of the media in marine applications means that there are limited materials that can be used in this area. We offer Rilsan nylon 11 which not only has excellent chemical resistance in water but also has the sustainability credentials everyone is looking for. Depending on the application, we can look at materials that would suit the conditions they are being used in.

Applications

  • Under sea clip rings
  • Hoses
  • Boat parts
Marine
Marine
Marine

Marine

The rigorous demands of the media in marine applications means that there are limited materials that can be used in this area. We offer Rilsan nylon 11 which not only has excellent chemical resistance in water but also has the sustainability credentials everyone is looking for. Depending on the application, we can look at materials that would suit the conditions they are being used in.

Applications

  • Under sea clip rings
  • Hoses
  • Boat parts

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