Cadillac Plastic are convertors and distributors of Sabic Lexan products and have worked closely with Sabic for many years. Cadillac Plastic has over four decades of experience in the plastic industry making us an authority in the field. We convert custom size sheets and rolls at no additional cost and have a growing number of loyal, satisfied customers.
Why choose Lexan™ 8B35 and 8010?
Lexan polycarbonate film is durable, offers excellent light transmission and temperature resistance. They are available in a variety of gloss, matt and velvet finishes, in a wide range of thicknesses. Lexan polycarbonate film (8B35 and 8010) is highly receptive to printing with solvent based inks, as well as UV drying inks. Did you know that Sabic’s Lexan products are specified by many OEM’s?
Data sheets are available on the website or can be sent out on request. Visit www.cadillacplastic.co.uk to view the whole Lexan range that we stock. To place an order or to request a sample email orders@cadcouk.com or click here.
To speak to a member of our experienced team call 01793 648500.
For the second year in a row, an article about Cadillac Plastic has been published in the popular industry magazine, Inside Sustainability (formerly Inside Industry). Read the article below to find out what has been happening at Cadillac Plastic over the course of the year.
Cadillac Plastic has been working closely with 3M for many years and we are proud to be recognised as a preferred 3M convertor and distributor. Cadillac Plastic has over four decades of experience in the adhesive and plastic film industry, making us an authority in the field. We convert custom size sheets and rolls at no additional cost and have a growing number of loyal, satisfied customers.
Why choose 3M 467MC & 468MC?
3M™ 467MC and 468MC both feature a 200MP laminating adhesive on a specially engineered 3M liner, which creates micro-channels in the adhesive surface. The crosshatched pattern creates a continuous and permanent network of micro-channels in the back side of the adhesive, allowing air to escape from between the adhesive surface and the substrate. This helps to facilitate bubble free laminations of graphics to substrates.
3M™ Adhesive 200MP is a popular choice for graphic attachment and nameplate applications because it has excellent quality, consistency and durability.
Product Features
· Clarity (virtually free of vapor inclusions that are commonly found in adhesives produced by the traditional solvent coating technique).
· Excellent high temperature performance as well as excellent shear strength (that minimizes edge lifting and slippage of parts).
· Excellent resistance to harsh environments; this adhesive can withstand splashes of organic solvents, weak acids and bases, and salt water, cleaning solutions, germicides, disinfectants, oils, etc. In addition, it performs well after exposure to humidity and hot/cold cycles.
· Provides some initial repositionability when bonding to plastic parts (not metal) which allows graphic parts to be lifted and repositioned if initial alignment is incorrect.
· Adhesive family is provided with a polyester and PCK liner configurations to help ensure excellent process flexibility.
Data sheets are available on the website or can be sent out on request. Visit www.cadillacplastic.co.uk to view the whole 3M range that we stock. To place an order or to request a sample email orders@cadcouk.com or click here. To speak to a member of our experienced team call 01793 648500.
Liveo, manufacturers of Staufen rigid PVC, advised us that they would be rationalising some product lines to improve efficiencies and contain costs.
Staufen MR grades of rigid PVC have changed from a Velvet/Matt to a Velvet/Gloss finish, which is the product supplied across European markets. Whilst the surface finish of the velvet side is similar to before, the gloss reverse side does change the appearance of the product when reverse printed, especially with blacks and darker colours. The new product is generally less hazy with colours appearing more vibrant, and blacks are improved. The 'new' product is easily identified with a gloss reverse (print) surface – as seen below.
'Old' vs 'New'
Stocks of the 'old' product have been exhausted, and we are supplying the new version going forward. The transition process has been lengthy, with letters and samples being sent out for testing of the new Staufen Mark-Resist PVC.
Whilst many customers have been able to switch to the new variant, the change in printed appearance has not been acceptable for all applications. In these cases, Cadillac Plastic recommends Cadco Velvet/Matt Polycarbonate film as an alternative.
'Old' vs Alternative
Cadco Velvet/Matt Polycarbonate film offers a number of advantages over rigid PVC, including superior cosmetic appearance and consistency, better handling and physical properties, and a greener environmental profile. The price difference between rigid PVC and Cadco Polycarbonate has narrowed over the past couple of years, so it is definitely worth exploring as an option.
Please do not hesitate to contact our sales team who would be happy to help you.
Cadillac Plastic has been working with DuPont for many years and we are proud to be convertors and distributors of Tyvek. Cadillac Plastic has over four decades of experience in the adhesive and plastic film industry, making us an authority in the field. We convert custom size sheets and rolls at no additional cost and have a growing number of loyal, satisfied customers.
Why choose Tyvek by DuPont for packaging and protection?
Tyvek® is a popular choice of material for packaging and protection. It can provide secure, dust free layers between parts/products to keep them clean and avoid scratching. Due to its longevity, Tyvek® is re-useable which makes it ideal for a lifetime worth of returnable packaging which reduces waste and saves money.
Inserts made of Tyvek® can be recycled after use, offering a sustainable solution that can also help to reduce disposal costs at the end of the product life cycle. Tyvek® provides high protection for sensitive parts, both painted and not, which enables parts to be shipped before fully cured to save time and inventory costs with minimal risk.
Tyvek® materials are:
· Inherently water and mould resistant, inert to most organic and inorganic chemicals and can stand up to mishandling and abuse.
· Extremely flexible and protective, meaning systems can be tailor-made to optimize space, which prevents damage to parts being moved during storage and transport.
· Smooth and low friction, making it safe for parts that might be scratched or contaminated by other materials (Special styles of Tyvek® can also be used when cushioning or padding is desired, providing even greater protection for more fragile and delicate parts).
· So lightweight and thin that they take up very little space in the packaging containers, so more parts can fit in one container and after folding, it takes up less space for return transport, saving transport and handling costs in both directions.
Data sheets are available on the website or can be sent out on request. Visit www.cadillacplastic.co.uk to view the whole Tyvek range that we stock. To place an order or to request a sample, email orders@cadcouk.com or click https://www.cadillacplastic.co.uk/contact-us/. To speak to a member of our experienced team call 01793 648500.
With employee wellbeing as a top priority, at Cadillac Plastic, we recently bought a defibrillator. Our life-saving device has now been registered on The Circuit, a network that allows the people who need it, to find a defibrillator in time.
Hopefully we will never need to use it, but we feel safe in the knowledge that it is at hand for our staff and neighbouring businesses.
Did you know that, in order for a patient to have the best chance of surviving an out of hospital cardiac arrest, CPR and early defibrillation must be provided within the first 3-4 minutes of the cardiac arrest. Registering your device helps. Register it here https://www.thecircuit.uk/ where you can specify availability times and access.
Register your life-saving defibrillator with the circuit.
Cadillac Plastic are convertors and distributors of Sabic Lexan products and have worked closely with Sabic for many years. Cadillac Plastic has over four decades of experience in the plastic industry making us an authority in the field. We convert custom size sheets and rolls at no additional cost and have a growing number of loyal, satisfied customers.
Clear or opaque LEXAN™ FR films are flame retardant polycarbonate materials, which offer consistent properties for insulation and printability. These include puncture resistance, low moisture absorption, high thermal performance and excellent dielectric strength. They are available in a variety of finishes and offer reliable ease of fabrication with good formability and dimensional stability at high temperatures.
Industries where public safety is of the highest importance such as Rail, Automotive, Aerospace and construction, UL94v-0 is seen as an essential safety standard. In the event of a fire, the material helps to retard the spread of flames.
Data sheets are available on the website or can be sent out on request. Click here to view the whole Lexan range that we stock. To place an order or to request a sample email orders@cadcouk.com or click here. To speak to a member of our experienced team call 01793 648500.
In 2022, Cadillac Plastic was appointed as the exclusive convertors and distributors of MacDermid Autotype products in the UK and Ireland. Cadillac Plastic has over four decades of experience in the plastic industry making us an authority in the field. We convert custom size sheets and rolls at no additional cost and have a growing number of loyal, satisfied customers.
Why choose Autotex®?
Autotex films heighten the performance of many critical and demanding applications, such as industrial functional controls, membrane touch switches, durable labels and surface protection. These types of applications require the film to be tough, durable with exceptional flexibility and cosmetic quality. All Autotex films can be decorated by screen and digital printing technologies on the second surface and is ideal for printing clear windows. Autotex can be embossed to create functional switches with excellent tactile feedback.
Autotex high performance films offer a wide selection of surface finishes aesthetically enhancing innovation in product design.
Autotex® Variants:
Autotex® Fine - the market-leading finish for membrane touch switches with a smooth, even texture
Autotex® Velvet - has a visually deeper texture for a more positive feel
Autotex® Touch - unique tactile, silky smooth and easy glide finish coupled with an anti-fingerprint surface
Autotex® Steel - brushed steel texture allows screen printers to produce a range of products that re-create the effect of stainless steel or wood grain
Autotex® Softouch - distinctive soft to-the-touch silky texture is tactile yet robust and the matt texture of Autotex® Softouch provides exceptionally high quality glass like window display areas
Autotex® XE - an outdoor suitable film, built to last, that comes in fine or velvet textures
Autotex® AM - the unique Microban® technology ensures the treated film surface is protected from stains, odours, and premature degradation caused by bacterial growth for its expected lifetime.
Examples of printed, embossed Autotex®
Data sheets are available on the website or can be sent out on request. Visit www.cadillacplastic.co.uk to view the whole MacDermid Autotype range that we stock. To place an order or to request a sample, email orders@cadcouk.com or click here. To speak to a member of our experienced team call 01793 648500.
Cadillac Plastic Ltd Featured Product: DuPont™ Tyvek®
Why choose us?
Cadillac Plastic has been working with DuPont for many years and we are proud to be convertors and distributors of Tyvek. Cadillac Plastic has over four decades of experience in the adhesive and plastic film industry, making us an authority in the field. We convert custom size sheets and rolls at no additional cost and have a growing number of loyal, satisfied customers.
Why choose DuPont™ Tyvek®?
Tyvek is a material like no other, with qualities of fabric, film and paper, it is suitable for a wide range of applications. The physical properties of Tyvek make it lightweight, water proof yet breathable whilst retaining it’s durability.
Watch this demonstration video to see how it works:
Tyvek has a resistance to heat and cold temperature extremes therefore is able to perform in harsh and rugged environments. It also has an excellent resistance to rot, mildew and stains. Best of all, it is recyclable because it is made of high-density polyethylene fibres (HDPE), Tyvek® is 100% recyclable just like plastic bottles even when stitched, stapled or glued together.
Below is a table that highlights the potential applications of the four main grades we stock.
As you can see, there are a huge variety of applications and if these materials are not suitable for your project, we can often order other grades in for you. Feel free to request samples for testing before you buy.
Data sheets are available on the website or can be sent out to you.
Visit www.cadillacplastic.co.uk to view the range we stock. To place an order or to request a sample, email orders@cadcouk.com or click here. To speak to a member of our experienced team call 01793 648500.
Are you looking for a high bond adhesive that reliably bonds hard-to-stick, low surface energy materials?
Cadillac Plastic Featured Product as Posted on LinkedIn
Why choose us?
Cadillac Plastic has been working closely with 3M for many years and we are proud to be a preferred 3M convertor and distributor. Cadillac Plastic has over four decades of experience in the plastic films and adhesives industry, making us an authority in the field. We convert custom size sheets and rolls at no additional cost and have a growing number of loyal, satisfied customers.
Some substrates are much harder to stick together than others and this is a product that provides a solution to these tricky low surface energy materials. An added advantage of 3M 300LSE is the ability to bond surfaces that are both flat and curved, without lifting. The acrylic adhesive also provides excellent adhesion to surfaces contaminated lightly with oil typically used with machine parts.
Use Our 3M Product Selection Guide to Choose the Best Adhesive for Your Application
Application: For maximum bond strength, the surface should be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Typical cleaning solvents are heptane or isopropyl alcohol. Carefully read and follow manufacturer’s precautions and directions for use when using cleaning solvents.
Data sheets are available on the website or can be sent out on request. Visit www.cadillacplastic.co.uk to view the whole 3M range that we stock. To place an order or to request a sample email orders@cadcouk.com or click here. To speak to a member of our experienced team call 01793 648500.
