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markg
at Thu Nov 5 14:30:05 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by markg ]
I don't think one is better than the other in all respects. Any will work.
In summary, HDPE (Pro-Line) are incredibly strong, tough, heavier and clean easily. HDPE is a very safe plastic, safe for food contact. The cages look very plastic, kind of like pretty cargo containers.
ABS cages are lighter, almost as tough as HDPE but not as rigid, insulate a tad better. They look very nice with that textured finish.
PVC cages are weight-wise probably inbetween ABS and HDPE depending on the thickness of the PVC of course. Least tough of the materials. Insulates well. Kind of a flat finish. A bit less plastic looking than HDPE but not as visually appealing as ABS. Easy to repair PVC cages. Of course, they are the most likely to break if dropped.
I think ABS is the best compromise if looks are important to you. If you think you might drop your cages alot, go with HDPE.
And just to confuse you, there are some great cages out there made from HDPS (high density polystyrene). This is a great material too. More like ABS than anything else. More rigid than ABS actually. But the "feel" of my HDPS cages is very much like my ABS cages. Their qualities when heated are about the same. As you can see, I am an ABS and HDPS fan.
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Mark
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RE: Constrictor Northwest - markg, Thu Nov 5 14:30:05 2009