MYTH: plastic is not recommended in the food industry.
False: The use of plastic in the food industry is even recommended in some cases. It is not affected by the smell of food or its composition, and does not have a negative effect on foods that would affect human health.
Due to these properties and the fact that they do not present an environment for the development of bacteria and microorganisms, food-grade PE 100 polyethylene or high-density polyethylene PE 1000 and PE 500 plastics are recommended to be used in all bakeries, pastry shops, butcheries, etc. as a worktop, replacing the traditional wooden countertop, which is a favorable environment for the development of bacteria and microorganisms.
In the case of applications where the mechanical loads are not high, there are very large price differences between food-grade stainless steel sheets and polyethylene sheets, which is why we recommend using polyethylene sheets. Even if there are some higher mechanical loads, thicker polyethylene sheets can be chosen to withstand mechanical loads. By this technological solution you can make significant savings, and the cost of the finished product will be reduced a lot.
In general, stainless steel sheets are 10 times more expensive than polyethylene sheets of the same thickness.
MYTH: glass is the most transparent material.
False: PMMA-XT is the plastic with the highest light transmission (LT 92%), higher than glass (maximum 89.9%), followed by Clear Polystyrene (LT 89%) then Extruded PC (LT 86%).
MYTH: there is no demand for recycled plastic.
False: The market for recycled plastic is currently growing. It is also cheaper to obtain recycled plastic than to obtain new materials. Recycled plastic previously used in the food industry (countertops, packaging, gratings, etc.) is transformed into new products such as gratings, outdoor decoration, railings, fences, etc.
Plastic mirrors do not replace traditional mirrors and are not recommended for use in high humidity environments (e.g. bathrooms)
False: Mirror sheets made of plastic are a viable alternative to traditional glass mirrors, successfully replacing them in environments with high humidity such as mirrors in public or private toilets, mirrors in shower trays.
The clear plastic used as a support is metal-plated (silver or aluminum) on one side so that it reflects light in a proportion of 85 – 90 %.
Moreover, unlike glass mirrors, mirror sheets with protection against steam will get rid of the steam formation or condensation on their surface. Also, as they can be made of extruded PC, you rule out the risk of accidental breaking and can be processed much more easily, without the risk of breaking or cracking the sheets when cutting them.