TOTE BOX INFORMATION GUIDE

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Styrene: Relatively brittle, inexpensive and rigid. The best application is for very small transparent boxes where little abuse is anticipated.

Polyethylene: Especially high density, offers a good combination of qualities for most handling purposes. It is highly resistant to moisture, oil, most solvents and acids. Is extremely tough, light-weight and economical. Because of its low-friction surface, it is usually unsuitable for use on conveyors, especially where there are inclines. Its propensity to hold a static charge may tend to attract dust. Low creep resistance and low dimensional stability may limit use for very heavy loads. Translucency and tooling marks may create objectionable appearance.

Polypropylene: Similar to polyethylene, does not have the surface toughness to resist abrasion. High temperature and solvent resistance make it the choice in many situations.

ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene): Material used for telephones, is tough, relatively rigid and offers good acid and solvent resistance. Appearance and dimensional stability are good. Easily fabricated. An engineering thermoplastic, it is somewhat more expensive than others mentioned above.

STATIC CONTROL MATERIALS

Virtually all PCC products are now available in conductive or static dissipative materials. Please see "Static Control Products" section for applications and specifications.