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Plastic materials, sourced nationwide
At Plastics Hub NZ we source across New Zealand's plastics suppliers, so you can find the material, thickness and sheet size you need in one place. Choose a material to see what it is, what it is used for and what it commonly comes in, or ask us to recommend one for your application.
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Acrylic
Clear, opal, coloured and mirror sheet for signs, displays and splashbacks.
Common uses: Kitchen and bathroom splashbacks, Signs and lettering blanks, Display cases and stands
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Corflute
Light, cheap fluted board for signs and protection.
Common uses: Real estate, election and event signs, A-frame sign panels, Floor and surface protection
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Polycarbonate
Very tough clear flat sheet for guards, screens and impact-prone glazing.
Common uses: Machine guards and safety screens, Sneeze guards and counter screens, DIY secondary glazing
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HDPE
Tough, chemical-resistant sheet and rod, including marine board.
Common uses: Cutting and chopping boards, Marine fit-out, Tank and bin linings
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ACM / ACP
Rigid, flat aluminium-faced panel for signs and linings.
Common uses: Permanent signs, A-frame sign panels, Wet-area and wall linings
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PVC foam board
Light, rigid foamed PVC for signs, displays and models.
Common uses: Indoor signs and displays, A-frame sign panels, Exhibition stands
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Rigid PVC
Solid, chemical-resistant sheet for tanks, ducts and linings.
Common uses: Chemical tanks and bunds, Ducting and fume extraction, Shower and wet-wall linings
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Polypropylene
Light, chemical-resistant sheet for tanks, trays and linings.
Common uses: Chemical tanks and trays, Lab and wash-down bench tops, Linings and splash guards
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PETG
Clear, tough sheet that bends without cracking.
Common uses: Display cases and point-of-sale, Protective screens, Thermoformed trays and covers
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UHMWPE
Exceptional wear resistance and a slippery surface for liners and wear strips.
Common uses: Chute, hopper and bin liners, Wear strips and conveyor guides, Truck and trailer bed liners
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Acetal
Stiff, stable engineering plastic for precision parts.
Common uses: Gears, bushes and bearings, Rollers and wheels, Jigs and fixtures
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Nylon
Tough engineering plastic for bushes, rollers and wear pads.
Common uses: Bushes and bearings, Rollers, sheaves and wheels, Wear pads and slides
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PTFE
Lowest-friction plastic, resistant to heat and almost every chemical.
Common uses: Seals, gaskets and washers, Slide and bridge bearings, Chemical-handling parts
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HIPS
Low-cost, easy-to-form sheet for vacuum forming and displays.
Common uses: Vacuum-formed trays and inserts, Point-of-sale displays, Indoor signs
Engineering plastic rods
Solid round rod is a form of several engineering plastics rather than a material of its own. Choose the rod for the job: each page covers the diameters and lengths it commonly comes in, and the plastic rods page compares them.
Tell us what you need. We'll source it.
One enquiry, multiple supply sources. Or email trade@plasticshub.co.nz.