rom retail displays and trade show exhibits to signage and digital printing, PALBOARD® co-extruded multilayer PVC sheet is engineered for applications that require durability, versatility and high-quality graphics.

Designed for fabrication, PALBOARD can be machined with interlocking edges and locking tabs, allowing structures to be assembled without adhesives or mechanical fasteners. Its ultra-smooth, bright white surfaces deliver excellent print quality and vibrant color reproduction, making it well suited for display builders, sign manufacturers, printers and retail fixture fabricators.

Compared with traditional alternatives, PALBOARD offers a lightweight solution with greater structural stability than corrugated substrates while weighing less than aluminum composite material (ACM). For organizations seeking more sustainable material options, Palram also offers PALBOARD Terra, a carbon-negative composite panel.

For more information, visit www.palram.com/us/product/palboard

quipment operating in demanding industrial environments requires materials that can withstand repeated impact, abrasion and moisture while maintaining long-term performance. Applications such as wear plates, dock fenders, sprockets and seals benefit from materials that combine durability with dimensional stability under harsh operating conditions.

Nylatech’s Nythane combines the strength of cast nylon with the resilience of polyurethane to provide wear resistance, impact performance and low water absorption for demanding applications. The material is available in multiple grades, including Nythane Oil, which offers enhanced surface lubricity, and Nythane SL, which is designed for aggressive industrial environments. The material provides engineers and fabricators with a durable solution for applications where abrasion resistance, impact strength and reliable performance are critical.

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utdoor glazing systems used in terraces, carports, greenhouses and canopies must withstand exposure to hail, severe weather and long-term UV radiation while maintaining structural performance. Selecting materials that combine impact resistance with durability can help extend service life and reduce the risk of damage in demanding outdoor environments.

Exolon Group’s Exolon® and AkyVer® polycarbonate multiwall sheets are engineered for outdoor glazing applications requiring high impact strength and weather resistance. The lightweight sheets provide resistance to hail impact while maintaining structural performance and long-term durability. Their UV-resistant construction also supports long-term use in exterior environments, making them suitable for a variety of commercial, residential and agricultural applications.

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ndustrial applications that involve repeated flexing, vibration and abrasive operating conditions require hose materials that deliver long-term durability without sacrificing flexibility. Applications such as robotics, pneumatic systems, abrasive material transfer and industrial fluid handling depend on tubing that can withstand challenging environments while maintaining consistent performance.

NewAge Performance Products’s Urebrade™ is a braid-reinforced polyurethane hose designed for demanding industrial applications. The reinforced construction provides increased pressure capability compared with unreinforced polyurethane tubing while offering resistance to abrasion, tearing, impact, oils, greases, fuels and weathering. By combining flexibility with enhanced durability, Urebrade is engineered to support reliable performance in applications where long service life and consistent operation are critical.

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xtruflex Semi-Rigid PVC is designed for applications where traditional flexible PVC may not provide enough stability or shape retention, particularly in high-traffic environments or warmer operating conditions.

Often referred to as “semi-rigid glass,” the material combines transparency with greater structural support than standard flexible PVC. This allows facilities to maintain visibility through doors and protective barriers while providing the additional rigidity needed for demanding applications.

Semi-Rigid PVC can be used in swing doors, rapid doors, roll-up doors and protective panels in warehouses, food processing facilities and manufacturing operations. These applications often require materials that can withstand frequent movement and repeated use while maintaining their shape and structural stability.

The material remains flexible enough to bend or roll when required while offering greater rigidity than conventional flexible PVC. Its clarity also allows employees and equipment operators to maintain visibility through doors and partitions, an important consideration in busy industrial environments where people, equipment and materials may move frequently between work areas.

By combining visibility and flexibility with and increased structural stability, Extruflex Semi-Rigid PVC offers a durable solution for industrial doors, partitions and protective panels, where greater shape retention is required.

ubrizol’s ESTANE® and Pearlthane™ thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials are used in outdoor and recreational applications that require flexibility, durability and resistance to environmental exposure.

Products such as inflatables, life jackets, footwear and sports equipment may be exposed to sunlight, moisture, abrasion and changing weather conditions for extended periods. In these applications, selecting the appropriate material can help these products maintain their appearance and performance throughout repeated outdoor use.

Lubrizol’s color-stable aliphatic TPU provides resistance to ultraviolet (UV) exposure, yellowing, abrasion and scratching. The material also offers stain, chemical and hydrolysis resistance, making it suitable for applications where components may encounter water, sunlight and frequent handling.

The combination of flexibility and weather resistance allows the TPU to be used in marine and recreational products as well as protective films and other exposed surfaces. Its color stability is particularly beneficial for transparent and light-colored applications where prolonged UV exposure can otherwise affect appearance.

Additional applications for aliphatic TPU include paint protection films for passenger vehicles, automotive interior components and wearable electronics. Processing characteristics include thermal stability, high flow, low density and fast cycling.

Lubrizol offers several aliphatic TPU material options, including ESTANE® 9000 TPU, ESTANE® ALR TPU, ESTANE® AG TPU and Pearlthane™ TPU.