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  1. metallergies

    transparent plastic with high yield

    I'm having trouble finding the perfect mixture of brittleness and load bearing capability. Pat, do you believe it's possible to add fibers w/ the same RI as a high quality grade of PMMA to negate the bending but still remain clear, as demon said?
  2. metallergies

    transparent plastic with high yield

    Thank you, Pat. Here is another link. If i'm not mistaken, they use PET in plastic bottles. Do you believe that PET might "bend" too much for a support hook application...
  3. metallergies

    transparent plastic with high yield

    The plastic will be used as a support hook, like the one in the link below. At 20 gauge, the support will need to hold around forty lbs. but the stronger the better. What is the best clear plastic/glass for this application...
  4. metallergies

    transparent plastic with high yield

    I want a transparent plastic with breaking strength as close as i can get to steel. imagine a hook w/ the diameter of a pencil. it needs to support around three-four hundred lbs. without fracturing. thank you
  5. metallergies

    transparent plastic with high yield

    Thank you Demon but i am looking for something with a higher fracture point than acrylic. Any more suggestions?
  6. metallergies

    transparent plastic with high yield

    What type of transparent or semi-transparent plastic/polycarbonate has the highest yield strength? Any and all answers appreciated!

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