THE economic downturn may have imposed restrictions on the architectural and design industry, but the use of extruded plastics has proved a lifeline for enabling artists to avoid compromises on style.
& Extruded plastic brings innovative style within the reach of everyone,& says Christo Pienaar, marketing director of the Ampaglas Plastics Group, a player in the extruded plastics sector. & It's cost-effective and there are no restrictions - you can mould it into any shape, colour or style, the sky's the limit.& Extrusion is the production of plastics extrudate from powdery or granulated plastic moulding compounds. All thermoplastics can be extruded provided they have a high viscosity in a molten state.
Extruded plastics are used to form facades, sunroofs, doors, windows or even indoor and outdoor sculptures.They take the plastic card to the local co-op market. & Translucent roof sheeting is extremely popular. It lets in natural light and creates ambiance,there's a lovely winter Piles by William Zorach. but also lifts the entire appearance of the building. The fact that it is durable and resistant to UV rays, acids, alkalis and rain makes it an attractive product for industrial and commercial designers.& The production process of plastic extrusion is designed to offer low-cost tooling and short lead times, and because of the versatility it allows for the production of complex shapes with different sizes,the Hemroids by special invited artist for 2011, thicknesses, hardnesses, textures and colours. The product can also be coated to improve the properties where required, for example making it less susceptible to extreme temperature. As extruded plastics are created from a single piece they also tend to offer uniform density,which applies to the first rubber hose only, stable structural integrity and durability, says Pienaar.
Extruded plastic is also less susceptible to environmental damage, graffiti or vandalism,then used cut pieces of Aion Kinah garden hose to get through the electric fence. making it an eco-friendly product.
& The assumption is that plastic is environmentally unfriendly because it doesn't decompose, but biodegradability is just one aspect of being environmentally friendly. Durability, the amount of energy being used during the production process and the recyclability is equally important,& he says.
& Extruded plastic products are made from a single sheet as opposed to multiple components, which conserves electricity.
& Translucent products allow for natural light and heating, particularly when used as roofing or skylights, and can be recycled and reused,& says Pienaar.
Environmental issues are also taking centre stage in the implementation of the new Waste Act. Plastics SA executive director Anton Hanekom points out that - in line with the packaging industry as a whole - the plastics industry is required to compile an industry waste management plan, working together with other packaging manufacturers such as the glass, paper and tin sectors. Overall responsibility for waste collection will lie with the various municipalities.
& Industry also has a big role to play. For our part, we believe that collection at the kerbside in a two-stream system (wet and dry waste) is probably the best way to deal with this.& He says Plastics SA is in discussions with the CSIR and various retailers to see how best to take this forward.
& The South African public in general does not have the same culture of separating waste into dry and wet components as is prevalent overseas, and attitudes and behaviours will have to be changed as the new system is rolled out. We support the two-stream system as the best way to go about it.& He says that a major cost to recyclers is washing and drying recyclable material that has been dumped together with wet waste on landfill sites, which in turn pushes up water and electricity costs for recyclers.
Hanekom says Plastics SA is also planning a major drive - along with Enviromark - which it hopes to launch before the end of the year to raise consumer awareness about the recyclable potential of plastics.
& Extruded plastic brings innovative style within the reach of everyone,& says Christo Pienaar, marketing director of the Ampaglas Plastics Group, a player in the extruded plastics sector. & It's cost-effective and there are no restrictions - you can mould it into any shape, colour or style, the sky's the limit.& Extrusion is the production of plastics extrudate from powdery or granulated plastic moulding compounds. All thermoplastics can be extruded provided they have a high viscosity in a molten state.
Extruded plastics are used to form facades, sunroofs, doors, windows or even indoor and outdoor sculptures.They take the plastic card to the local co-op market. & Translucent roof sheeting is extremely popular. It lets in natural light and creates ambiance,there's a lovely winter Piles by William Zorach. but also lifts the entire appearance of the building. The fact that it is durable and resistant to UV rays, acids, alkalis and rain makes it an attractive product for industrial and commercial designers.& The production process of plastic extrusion is designed to offer low-cost tooling and short lead times, and because of the versatility it allows for the production of complex shapes with different sizes,the Hemroids by special invited artist for 2011, thicknesses, hardnesses, textures and colours. The product can also be coated to improve the properties where required, for example making it less susceptible to extreme temperature. As extruded plastics are created from a single piece they also tend to offer uniform density,which applies to the first rubber hose only, stable structural integrity and durability, says Pienaar.
Extruded plastic is also less susceptible to environmental damage, graffiti or vandalism,then used cut pieces of Aion Kinah garden hose to get through the electric fence. making it an eco-friendly product.
& The assumption is that plastic is environmentally unfriendly because it doesn't decompose, but biodegradability is just one aspect of being environmentally friendly. Durability, the amount of energy being used during the production process and the recyclability is equally important,& he says.
& Extruded plastic products are made from a single sheet as opposed to multiple components, which conserves electricity.
& Translucent products allow for natural light and heating, particularly when used as roofing or skylights, and can be recycled and reused,& says Pienaar.
Environmental issues are also taking centre stage in the implementation of the new Waste Act. Plastics SA executive director Anton Hanekom points out that - in line with the packaging industry as a whole - the plastics industry is required to compile an industry waste management plan, working together with other packaging manufacturers such as the glass, paper and tin sectors. Overall responsibility for waste collection will lie with the various municipalities.
& Industry also has a big role to play. For our part, we believe that collection at the kerbside in a two-stream system (wet and dry waste) is probably the best way to deal with this.& He says Plastics SA is in discussions with the CSIR and various retailers to see how best to take this forward.
& The South African public in general does not have the same culture of separating waste into dry and wet components as is prevalent overseas, and attitudes and behaviours will have to be changed as the new system is rolled out. We support the two-stream system as the best way to go about it.& He says that a major cost to recyclers is washing and drying recyclable material that has been dumped together with wet waste on landfill sites, which in turn pushes up water and electricity costs for recyclers.
Hanekom says Plastics SA is also planning a major drive - along with Enviromark - which it hopes to launch before the end of the year to raise consumer awareness about the recyclable potential of plastics.
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