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You can go direct to a category of Architectural Plastic's Frequently Asked Questions list by clicking on the links below:
General
Do you work with specific industries?
We work with many different businesses: Optical companies, exhibit houses, museums, banks, hotels, restaurants, product manufacturers, marketing companies, architects, designers, contractors, biomedical, OEMs and many others. Our diverse clientele testifies that we listen and react to client needs providing creative, quality products that enhance their image and/or provide a needed solution.
What type or kind of plastics do you fabricate into products?
We choose from a variety of plastics to provide the right material to meet our customers' needs. These include strength, clarity, price, and durability. Our primary plastics are as follows:
- Acrylic
- Expanded PVC (Komatex®, Sintra®, etc.)
- CORIAN®
- ABS
- Polycarbonate
- Type 1 PVC
- Mirrored acrylic
- Double-skinned acrylic
- Polycarbonate sheet (Cyroflex® and Thermoclear®)
- Polyethylene
- Polypropylene
- Polystyrene
- Delrin®
- Teflon®
What materials do you distribute?
We distribute all materials listed above and others such as LUMAsite®, plastic laminates and phenolics that typically are not fabricated in our shop.
How do you deliver your products? And, how far can you deliver?
For deliveries within 150 miles of our company, we normally use our trucks. Our customers compliment us on our quick turnaround time and convenient delivery schedules. Our reputation for quality, service and design has brought us clients from many geographic regions including small Pacific islands. For deliveries outside our service area, we ship via common carrier. No matter where you are, we can get the product to you.
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Banking
What products do you sell?
We can design and build virtually any product you need. Some examples are below.
- Brochure holders - wall mount, counter top, interior, and exterior applications
- Poster and sign holders - wall mount, hanging
- Deposit envelope holders - vertical, horizontal, interior, exterior
- Legal notice holders
- Sorting shelf systems
- Check writing tops and tables - Corian® and solid surface materials
- Signage - silk-screened, vinyl, etc.
- After-market products to improve or replace existing items
- Form holders and paper processing shelving
Can you help us design something?
We work with banks and other companies to help create products best suited for their requirements. It is likely that we have made an item similar to what you need. If not, we can design it for you.
Our bank needs different size frames for legal notices for our branches in different states. Can you help?
Yes. We work with many banks that have this need. You may choose to have different size frames for each state or we can build one size with different size mats to meet your requirements.
Do you design bank interiors?
No, but we have worked with and can recommend vendors for you.
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Hotel/Restaurant
What products do you make for hotels and restaurants?
Hotels and restaurants need many similar products. We make these products as well as custom products that meet specific needs for our hotel and restaurant customers. Our platters are made of Corian® which is a very durable, attractive material. If you need something standard or unusual, we can help you. Some of our most common items include the following:
- Platters
- Serving trays
- Table tents
- Coffee markers
- Menu stands
What is your turn-around time for shipments?
For our stock items, we can ship the day after we receive your order. For custom items, we normally can ship within one week, depending on product.
How can we obtain quantity pricing when our budget will not allow us to purchase large quantities at one time?
Call or e-mail us. Many customers have found us to be extremely creative in providing them products they need, when they need them, and at attractive prices.
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Optical
I saw a display that Architectural Plastics designed and fabricated for one of my company's competitors and it would be perfect for our product as well. Could you supply a similar design to my company?
Yes and no. We strive to set apart each client's company using design, materials, and graphics while maintaining functionality to display their product in a unique way. Rather than providing a virtually identical display for your company, we would want to take a fresh look at what your product needed using our years of experience and your budget in determining various alternatives. Working together with you, we create something special, which gives your product the edge needed in today's marketplace.
Do you have a catalog of stock displays that you could send me?
No. We do have photographs of previous displays done for other clients, some of which can be viewed on this website. As a custom fabrication company, we want to create something special for your product.
How does the design and prototyping process work with Architectural Plastics?
Initially we discuss your product and how you envision it being displayed. We then go to work using this information and other details like budget and any time constraints you may have to produce some sketches of possible displays. Once a concept is approved, we then can produce a more detailed drawing with a quote based on that design. Typically, clients will order one to fifty prototypes for evaluation purposes. Once the evaluation process is complete, production can begin.
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Museums, Art Dealers, Private Collectors
Architectural Plastics has designed and fabricated protective cases, frames and bases for art objects for over two decades. Having worked with conservators and curators in the field, we understand the requirements of fragile and priceless art. Our direction is to display/secure the art with minimum distraction. When designing, we provide maximum viewing of the art without having our cases detract from its beauty.
Why do museums use acrylic instead of glass?
Acrylic sheet provides excellent light transmission, low distortion and does not yellow after prolonged exposure to UV light. It is significantly more shatter-resistant than glass and weighs half as much.
What brand of acrylic do you use for your vitrines?
We use acrylite GP manufactured by Cy/Ro industries. This is a cell cast acrylic sheet of the highest quality.
Is ultraviolet-filtering acrylic available?
Yes. Ultra-violet can be more than 200 times more damaging than visible light. Because we build cases to display and protect many valuable items, we use Acrylite OP2 UV-filtering acrylic. This product retains its clarity while filtering out more than 98% of harmful ultra-violet light. It is an excellent solution to safeguard valuable art from damage and fading due to UV light.
Is there a way to make acrylic more scratch-resistant?
Yes. CYRO AR (abrasion resistant) acrylic sheet is available in GP as well as OP-2. It utilizes the proprietary 3M 906 abrasion resistant coating on one or both sides to offer 40 times greater resistance to marring and chemical attack than uncoated acrylic.
Do you build cases for private collectors?
Yes. Also for dealers, galleries and picture framers.
Do you help with the design of cases or display of the art objects?
Yes. Contact us with your requirements and we will be happy to help you or advise other professional help.
Do you only build the acrylic part of the case or do you also provide wooden or other type bases?
We can provide complete cases made from any material you specify including wood, metal, laminate, CORIAN® and others.
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