Acrylic Fabricating Supplies & Equipment

ABC Plastics, Inc., the innovator of the 12” piano hinge and the Deco-Hinge™ offers an extensive catalog of parts and accessories for acrylic fabricators. Featured are a wide variety of hinges, hasps, door catches, turntables, rigid vinyl pockets and display signage components in many standard sizes, custom sizes are available upon request.

For more information, and for a copy of their catalog, contact Geno Norriak,

ABC Plastics, Inc., 9132 Desoto Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, 877-Mr-Hinge (674- 4643) / 818-775-0065, Fax: 818-775-2975, Web: www.abcplastics.com.

Allen Company offers the Multi-Hinge in high impact acrylic and eight other formulations. The Multi-Hinge is available in a wide variety of colors and two configurations (flush or off-set). The same hinge can actually be assembled for either flush or 3/8” off-set mounting simply by reversing one leaf. This allows the fabricator to choose the best combination to meet their needs for appearance, rigidity and heat or chemical resistance. The hinges can be fastened with either heat or solvent welding or can be mechanically fastened. These heavy-duty hinges are suitable for a variety of commercial and industrial applications.

For more information, contact Jeff Swenson, Allen Company, 7505 Washington Ave. South, Edina, MN 55439, 952-829-1831, Fax: 952-829-5721, E-mail: sales@allenplastics.com, Web: www.allenplastics.com.

A.W.E.D. Corp. has moved to larger facilities allowing them to have all of their machines in operation. Their newest machine is a combination tilt spindle shaper. The head tilts to a horizontal position and can be used for lineal grooving with a saw or slot boring with a router spindle. It will rotate up to 270° and can be used as an overhead router. In addition to a slide table, an X-Y table is also available and can be set up for horizontal boring or slotting.

Their AM-1 AWED table top polisher has a feeding attachment to allow a smooth and even pass. It is the only table top polisher with a tilt table for bevels and a capacity of 2 1/4” thick material.

They offer a full line of linear heat benders from table-top models to top and bottom/all bottom setups.

A Flux Flamer is available in stock for hard to reach contour polishing.

For additional information, contact Victor Miranda, A.W.E.D. Corp., 1175 Buford Hwy., Suite 101, Suwanee, GA 30024, 770-831-9800, Fax: 770-831-7404, E-mail: victor@awedmachine.com, Web: www.awed-machine.com.

Bondmaster introduced two structural adhesives for acrylic assemblies: Bondmaster® M1305 and Bondmaster® F246. These adhesives are designed to reduce production time and improve aesthetic appearance on the final assembly and replace solvent bonding or mechanical fastening.

F246 is a surface-activated structural acrylic that is used in conjunction with Bondmaster® Initiator #1 or #5. This adhe-sive obtains a fixture time in 30 to 60 seconds and will fully cure in 4 hours. On acrylic-to-acrylic assemblies, F246 achieves a shear strength of 1200 psi (at room temperature, 25°C / 77°F).

M1305 is a fast, room temperature curing 1:1 structural acrylic adhesive with excellent gap filling capabilities. In many cases, M1305 will provide substrate failure before the adhesive itself fails. M1305 has an operating temperature of -85 to 138°C (-65 to 280°F).

For additional information, contact Jason Forman, Bondmaster, 10 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, 800-653-6523 / 908-575-7200, Fax: 908-575- 7203, E-mail: helpline.usa@bondmaster.com, Web: www.bondmaster.com.

Bumper Specialties Inc. introduces their line of self-adhesive polyurethane bumper feet. These bumpers are used on many different types of acrylic products, including acrylic displays, P.O.P. stands and many other acrylic finishing product applications. They add to Bumper’s range of bumpers used in the cabinet and wood-working industry.

The bumpers are skid, scratch and stain resistant. They are made of 100% polyurethane and contain no plasticizers, oils or fillers. The bumpers have a pressure-sensitive adhesive system with either an acrylic or synthetic rubber adhesive to meet all requirements. They are “kiss-cut” on a protective liner, which is simply peeled off, enabling the bumper to be placed where protection is needed.

Bumper Specialties, Inc. offers a complete selection of bumpers in clear, black, brown, white and gray. Clear parts are practically invisible when attached to colored or transparent surfaces.

For additional information, contact Greg Wattenmaker, Bumper Specialties Inc., 1607 Imperial Way, West Deptford, NJ 08066, 800-541-2500 / 609-261-8100, Fax: 800- 220-2840 / 609-261-7300, E-mail: greggw@bumper specialties.com, Web: www.bumperspecialties.com.

Craftics Inc. manufactures and distributes tools and accessories for plastic fabrication, specializing in products used for working with acrylic.They carry plastic knives, 20/20 Plasti-Cleaner, 20/20 Polish, Craftics Plastick Acrylic Solvent Cement and other IPS Weld-on® adhesives, as well as solvent cement applicator bottles, syringes and needles. Other tools include strip and production heaters, buffing wheels and compounds, Plas-Drills, Pro-Series Drills, PlexiPoint Drills, specialized saw blades and router bits for acrylic. Glue-on accessories range from hinges to knobs, hasps, door catches, a variety of hooks, turntables and literature pockets. They also carry a selection of clear acrylic tube, rod and other extrusions such as Z-bar, J-bar, and U-channel, other laser cut shapes as well as cam locks, padlocks and bumpers. Craftics is the Authorized Distributor in North America for Sonnex™ Acrylic Corner Reinforcement Blocks.

Craftics Inc. has been in business for more than 30 years and has pioneered many of the products they sell. They are known for their experience and expertise in acrylic fabrication and tools for plastic. Their product line is the result of years of refining and improving the tools and accessories they sell.

For additional information, contact Tracy Pineda, Craftics Inc., P.O. Box 91930, Albuquerque, NM 87199, 505-338-0005, Fax: 505-338-0008, E-mail: craftics@craftics.com.

Extruded acrylic profiles and injection molded components for plastic fabricators and display makers are featured in a catalog offered by Display Products. Included are clear acrylic “J” bar for earring displays, “Z” and “W” bar for slatwall applications, “T” and “J” channels for changeable and multi-track signs and 1-1/2” and 6” molded acrylic hinges.

For additional information, contact Roger Plumley, Display Products, 918 N. Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063, 800-835-1331, Fax:323-261-3149, E-mail: info@displayproducts.net.

Edge Finisher Company manufactures and supplies a wide range of edge finishing, edge polishing and flame polishing equipment and linear heat tables for plastics fabrication.

Their EF-200 Diamond Edge Polisher Machine (shown at right) removes saw marks and produces a clear, polished edge on acrylic parts up to 3/4” thick in a single pass through the machine. Their EF-2000 model is capable of polishing up to 2” thick material.

The HRK-125 Linear Heat Table for bending plastic sheet is a compact, easy to operate, semi-automatic machine for making multiple bends in acrylic, styrene, polycarbonate, foamed PVC and PET sheet materials. It has six nichrome wire heating elements with four separate temperature controls that can be positioned over and under the plastic sheets. The wire temperature and heating cycle time can be precisely controlled and the top heating elements automatically lift up away from the workpiece when the heating cycle is complete.

For additional information, contact Darrell Bishop, Edge Finisher Company, 16 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801, 800-625-5863, Fax: 203-796-7924, E-mail: info@ edgefinisher.com.

FTM, Inc. has a wide range of acrylic hardware that is specifically designed to meet your fabrication needs. They carry acrylic hinges, hasps, pulls, knobs, key-hole attachments, optical nose piece holders, peg hooks, door catches and wall hangers. In addition they sell the largest line of tools and equipment specifically designed for working with acrylic. Their line includes straight line bending equipment, saw blades, solvent applicators, router bits, drill bits (they have the largest selection of plexi-point drill bits available), flame polishing equipment, vacuum clamping and a complete line acrylic cleaners and polishes. FTM recently added a line of microfiber products aimed at making the handling and care of your acrylic products easier.

For additional information, contact David Geer, FTM, Inc., 6160 Cobblestone Road, Placerville, CA. 95667, 530-626-1986, Fax: 530-642-2602, E-mail: info@ 123ftm.com, Web: www.123ftm.com.

IPS Corporation is the manufacturer of Weld-On® Adhesives and Cements. Since 1955, IPS has been known worldwide for developing and manufacturing quality adhesives and cements for joining plastics and other materials. Weld-On adhesives are used for bonding acrylics, vinyls (rigid, foamed and flexible), ABS, styrene, urethanes, butyrate, polycarbonate and PETG. They also carry a variety of structural adhesives for bonding metal, fiberglass and wood. Adhesives range in viscosity from “water-thin” to “heavy bodied,” and vary in working times from “very fast setting” of 30 seconds, to “slow setting” of up to 30 minutes. The specific products used for bonding acrylics are Weld-On 3, 4, 5, 16, 1802, 40 and 42. Because they understand that choosing the right adhesive can be difficult, they offer technical support, samples and comprehensive product literature to assist in making the proper selection.

For additional information, contact Chad Hogancamp, IPS Corporation, 455 W. Victoria Street, Compton, CA 90220, 800-421-2677, Fax: 310-898-3392, E-mail: chadh@ipscorp.com¸ Web: www.ipscorp.com.

Over 80% of all plastic distributors and fabricators use, recommend and sell NOVUS Plastic Polishes. Excellent service, coupled with the best polishes, have kept them #1 in the industry for 30 years. NOVUS polishes are designed to extend the life of your plastics. NOVUS #1 is a gentle cleaner that removes dirt without scratching. This product will leave a protective coating on the plastics leaving them clean and shining. NOVUS #2 keeps plastics looking new by removing fine scratches and haziness. NOVUS #3 will remove heavy scratches and more severe damage. The NOVUS products have been proven time and again to be the most effective product in maintaining and protecting all plastic products.

For additional information, contact David Osland, NOVUS, Inc., 10425 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438, 800-548-6872 / 952-944-8000, Fax: 952-946-0435, E-mail: sales@novuspolish.com, Web: www.novuspolish.com.

TSP, Inc. offers a durable Anti-Glare hardcoat for acrylic and polycarbonate substrates that protects and enhances viewing applications when glare makes display readability difficult.

TSP’s DURAVUE® 2000 High Resolution Anti-Glare Hardcoat is unique in its ability to diffuse reflected light with minimal sacrifice to clarity and resolution of the displayed image. The surface quality of DURAVUE 2000 remains perfectly smooth and without the “grainy” appearance that is common in alternatives like textured surfaces or anti-glare coatings that use suspended particulates.

DURAVUE 2000 is available in various gloss levels to match specific viewing requirements and maintains the exceptional scratch and chemical resistance that is the foundation of the DURAVUE line of coatings.

Ideal for full-color and monochrome optoelectronic displays of all types, DURAVUE 2000 can also be applied to colored plastic substrates used for contrast enhancement or other desired effects.

For additional information, contact Rick Lombardo, TSP, Inc., 2009 Glenn Parkway, Batavia, OH 45103, 800-277-9778, E-mail: rlombardo@tspinc.com, Web: www.tspinc.com.