What Is a Polystyrene Panel?
A styrene panel is a panel made from styrene foam.
Since they are made from styrene foam, they are light, easy to process, and easy to use. They are used for a variety of purposes, such as storefront pop-ups and panels for posters at exhibitions, etc. They can be easily cut with a cutter, so users can process them according to their needs.
Since it can be easily cut with a cutter, users may process it according to their needs. Note that styrene foam is not weather resistant and is not suitable for long-term use or outdoor use. It is often used for temporary postings.
Uses for Polystyrene Panels
Polystyrene panels are used to display paper materials such as posters, paintings, and flyers. Because they are lightweight and inexpensive, they are often used for temporary booths at exhibitions and business meetings in event halls. Polystyrene panels are also easy to process and are sometimes used for life-size pop-ups in stores.
Since polystyrene panels are made from styrene foam, they contain a large layer of air. They have excellent heat insulation properties and are useful as a building material.
Characteristics of Polystyrene Panels
1. Easy to Process
Polystyrene panels are made from styrene foam. The polystyrene foam used for styrene panels is less foamy than that used for packaging materials, and its fine particles provide a smooth and relatively strong surface.
On the other hand, styrene foam is also easy to process, and can be cut with a cutter. Various thicknesses and sizes are available, and the appropriate one is selected according to the intended use.
2. Suitable for Temporary Use
Care should be taken when using polystyrene panels for long-term use. For example, if a large panel is continuously used standing up, its shape may change due to the weight of the panel itself.
Also, if the panel is used with the paper still attached, the paper will become heavy due to moisture, and the weight of the paper may cause the panel to warp on the side to which the paper is attached. Because of these characteristics, polystyrene panels are often used indoors or for temporary use such as in exhibitions.
3. Useful as a Heat Insulator
Since polystyrene panels themselves are a material that does not absorb water easily, they are sometimes used as heat insulators in the construction industry. They are inexpensive and have excellent heat insulation properties, making them very useful.
Types of Polystyrene Panels
1. Foamed Polystyrene Panel
Styrene foam panels are lightweight and have excellent heat insulation properties. The main component, expanded polystyrene (EPS), is made by combining styrene monomer with a foaming agent to form foam, which has evenly distributed microscopic bubbles that provide excellent heat insulation.
It is therefore widely used in the building industry as a heat insulator for exterior walls and roofs, and can improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Its light weight and cushioning properties also make it useful as a transport box and protective material.
2. Acrylstyrene Panel
Acrylstyrene panels are characterized by the distinctive transparency of its main component, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Lighter than ordinary glass and more resistant to breakage, it is often used as a substitute for glass.
Because of its transparency, it is used in products where visual elements are important, such as indoor and outdoor signs, displays, and furniture. Its excellent weather resistance also makes it suitable for outdoor use.
3. High Impact Styrene Panel
High-impact styrene panels are made stronger by combining styrene with rubber and other additives. As a result, they have extremely high impact resistance and are resistant to cracking.
They are widely used in fields where strength is required, such as products requiring durability, parts of electronic devices, and packaging materials. In addition, its high cost performance makes it a valuable product of choice in a variety of industrial fields.
4. Transparent Polystyrene Panel
Transparent styrene panels are panels molded from styrene in a clear or transparent state. They can be manufactured at a lower cost than acrylic styrene panels, making them an economical choice.
Because of their transparency, they are used in products that require transparency, such as displays, showcases, and lighting fixture covers. In addition, transparent polystyrene panels are sometimes chosen when impact or chemical resistance is required.