Chapter 3
PLASTICS AND SYNTHETICS
The term “plastic” used here is a generic term for synthetic
materials. The use of these materials is primarily
for stiffeners in containers. They replace the metal stiffeners
used in military systems. High density polyethylene
(HDPE) was the first material used followed by Lexan®.
Time has proven that moly disulfide (MDS) filled nylon
is superior to the other materials and has become the most
commonly used stiffener material. Today, the use of
Lexan® is primarily in clear windows in pin protector
flaps. [Figures 3-79 through 3-83]
 
 
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