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Bill Foley June 1, 1940 –

October 12, 2012

Everything you might want to know about Coroplast Agenda 45 mins Author Daryl Hurd And special thanks to: Jennifer Travis (Because without her I never would have got into Christmas lighting) www.RGBStars.com

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Thanks again Bill.. You will be missed! Without you and your wife hosting NWClAP Jennifer and I would never have been able to accomplish so much in our display.

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What is Coroplast?

• Corrugated plastic or corriboard - also known under the tradenames of Polyflute, Coroplast, IntePro, \Proplex, Correx, Twinplast, Corriflute or Corflute

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It is a light-weight tough material which can easily be cut with a craft knife. Manufacturers typically offer a wide variety of colors and thicknesses from 4mm(most common)-10mm.

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Standard Coroplast colors

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• Corrugated plastic is usually made from polypropylene. Polypropylene is coded 5 by the Society of the Plastics Industry. This means when you are done with it, it too can be recycled and not end up in the landfill.

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• In most cases, standard Coroplast plastic sheets are 100% recyclable. We encourage the recycling of Coroplast plastic sheets. Due to the durability of Coroplast it can often be reused. If the product is no longer usable we recommend removing any non-polypropylene accessories if

• applicable and recycling.

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• Some common uses for recycled Coroplast include automobile battery cases, signal lights, battery cables, brooms, brushes, ice scrapers, oil funnels, bicycle racks, rakes, bins, pallets, sheeting, and trays.

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Where can you find old Coroplast and common uses? • • Retail, real estate, • and political signs • • Point of purchase displays • • Bus and truck signage(advertising/warning) • • Special events advertising • • Part separators • • Light diffusers • • Table tents • • Packaging • • Work table covers

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KEY CHARACTERISTICS: • • Lightweight • • Chemically inert • • Moisture resistant • • Stain resistant • • Mildew resistant • • Reusable • • UV resistant • • Economical • • Durable • • Good chemical • resistance • • Good adhesion capabilities • • Easily fabricated • • Corona treated

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Coroplast is easy to use

• Can be connected with hot glue or bonding materials.

• Can be cut by a variety of tools • Can be bent into corners

and into round shapes.

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A Note about bonding • Due to the fact that it is resistant to

chemicals, the same properties make it difficult to bond.

• 3M’s Scotch-Weld™ Structural Plastic Adhesive DP-8005 is available from

Grainger and other distributors for industrial use.

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How to “glue” coroplast together… To glue coroplast using medium CA glue. Run the flame of a propane torch very quickly along the contact area

of coroplast parts. This is supposed to burn away the oils in the coroplast [lots of practice

for this] ---- Then place little drops of CA about 1/8" apart

and join parts. Don't glob the CA as this will not work. Small drops only.

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http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__7173__HobbyKing_Super_Glue_CA_50g_1_7oz_b_Medium_b_.html

• Some things to know about using CA glue… • Debonder • Quickly disolves all cyanoacrylate (CA) glues. Use to seperate joints (or fingers), or to remove

unwanted CA glue. • Activator • When you need sure cures quicker, Activator sprays on and accelerates the cure time of any CA

formula without reducing bond strength.

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Coroplast can be painted • Krylon Fusion® Spray Paint for Plastics will provide a thin durable

layer. • Follow the manufactures directions for application of the spray

paint. • Brushes and rollers are not recommended for direct application of

paints to Coroplast because the paint layer is too thick and can easily peel and delaminate.

• For art projects you may use brushed application of compatible paints on top of the "primer"/ base layer of the Krylon Fusion® Spray Paint for Plastics.

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Krylon Paint Colors Colors can influenced by the color of the Coroplast being painted.

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Types of Coro Tools • http://www.sawtrax.com/Coro-

Claw_Biddi_knife_Guardian_knife_guide.html • http://www.sawtrax.com/Price.html • Straight edge Coro Cutter • Dremel • Tin cutter • Heavy Duty Scissors • Razor Blade

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WHERE TO BUY Coroplast? • For small purchases: Small pieces 2ftx2ft $10-20 • Home Depot • Lowes • Local sign shops • http://www.multicraftplastics.com/ in Tigard Oregon Range from $10-20 in

bulk for 4ftx8ft 4mm Sheet • http://www.curbellplastics.com • Seattle

Curbell Plastics, Inc. 2105 51st Avenue East Ste 202 Fife, WA 98424

• http://www.lairdplastics.com • 650 s industrial way

seattle, WA 98108 PHONE:800-777-4551 206-623-4900 FAX:206-623-7929

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Coroplast sign holders

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Examples of Coroplast uses:

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How to Cut and Score Coroplast video • http://www.sawtrax.com/video/10Mil

CoroXhi.wmv

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How to make a Coro column using Coro Pins • http://www.sawtrax.com/video/Corop

in.wmv