I have seen the Sintra expanded PVC, say 1/2" and it seems quite rigid. I have some of the Excel brand 10mm and it really seems flimsy. Looking at the web page for Excel, I see three different types. One is called rigid and seems to have a higher number for the rigidity. Do you think it is possible that I have the softer type.
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Expanded PCV Spec. Questions
pinky
Mar 19, 2008 01:21 PM
Replies (3)
markg
Mar 19, 2008 02:10 PM
Yes it is possible.
For smaller projects/cages/hideboxes/lids, the softer type works just fine.
I had a 4ft x 2ft cage made from a less rigid expanded PVC, and it held up wonderfully.
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Mark
pinky
Mar 19, 2008 02:12 PM
Thanks Markg. Once it is glued up I suppose it will look better.
Chris_Harper2
Mar 19, 2008 05:23 PM
It is possible and you may even be able to figure it out if you can weigh the sheet. Most of the plastic companies have densities listed on their sites and some of the weight differences are quite significant and if I remember correctly correlate with rigidity.
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Currently keeping a small collection of various Gonyosoma. Both G. janseni and G. oxycephala.
