Alro Plastics Product: Vivak® - Family of Products
As of July 2nd, 2012 Plaskolite, Inc. has acquired the VIVAK® line of PETG sheet business
from Bayer MaterialScience. VIVAK® is a transparent, thermoplastic sheet used widely in the
point of purchase industry. VIVAK® is the brand and market leader for PETG products.
Among its advantages, VIVAK® PETG products offer superior impact strength over acrylic and cost
effectiveness compared to polycarbonate, and offers deep draws, complex die-cuts, and precise
molded-in details without sacrificing structural integrity. It die-cuts and punches easily, and
can be bonded or fastened with adhesives, ultrasonic welding, or rivets. In addition, VIVAK® is
easily decorated by painting, silk screening, or hot stamping. Easy to fabricate, form, bond, and
decorate, VIVAK® PETG sheet products are well suited for a variety of point of purchase and other
applications.
Vivak® Press Release |
Vivak® PETG sheet is a transparent co-polyester sheet product that offers a unique
balance of physical properties and ease of fabrication. It is ideally suited for
complex parts requiring fabrication, including deep thermoforming draws and precise
molded-in details. In addition, Vivak® sheet is produced using resin that complies
with FDA regulations for food contact applications. It is easily decorated by painting,
silk screening, or hot stamping. Heavy gauge Vivak® sheet is also used in prosthetic
applications.
Vivak® TDS
Vivak® MSDS
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Vivak® UV is a co-polyester material with enhanced UV attributes. This material is used
primarily for indoor signage that may be exposed to UV light. Vivak® UV Sheet is ideally
suited for complex parts requiring fabrication, including deep thermoforming draws, and
precise molded-in details. Vivak® UV is easily decorated by painting, silk screening or
hot stamping. Vivak® UV is not recommended for outdoor applications.
Vivak® UV MSDS
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Vivak® Satin is a translucent copolyester sheet with a satin texture on one side. This
product offers improved toughness versus acrylic, reduced gloss and enhanced scratch
resistance. Vivak® Satin can be used in point of purchase displays, slatwall fixtures,
interior architectural elements and interior decorative glazing.
Vivak® Satin TDS
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Vivak® GP Sheet is a transparent co-polyester product for applications that do not
require compliance for food contact. It offers a unique balance of physical properties
and ease of fabrication. It is often used for complex parts including deep thermoforming
draws and precise molded-in details. It is easily decorated by painting, screen printing,
or hot stamping.
Vivak® GP TDS
Vivak® GP MSDS
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