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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_disc_packaging#Jewel_case The Wikipedia Page on Jewel Cases] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_disc_packaging#Jewel_case The Wikipedia Page on Jewel Cases] | ||
*[https://eco-cd-dvd-replication.typepad.com/wewow_industry_experts/2009/10/plastic-cddvd-packaging-polystyrene-vs-polypropylene.html WeWow Ltd - Plastic CD/DVD Packaging - Polystyrene vs Polypropylene] | *[https://eco-cd-dvd-replication.typepad.com/wewow_industry_experts/2009/10/plastic-cddvd-packaging-polystyrene-vs-polypropylene.html WeWow Ltd - Plastic CD/DVD Packaging - Polystyrene vs Polypropylene] (Doesn't seem that great of a source upon further inspection, will leave it regardless] | ||
**[[Accelerated Aging Tests of Plastics]] and maybe a glance at their various "strengths" / | |||
**Quick check, and at least as per [https://omnexus.specialchem.com/polymer-property/toughness This Page by "Omnexus" ] Short of [[High Impact Polystyrene]] and various reinforced composites, Polypropylene ''should'' be stronger, at least in the quantitative data [[Charpy Impact Test]] / [[Izod Impact Strength Test]] | |||
**Granted as per [https://www.xometry.com/resources/materials/polypropylene-vs-polystyrene/ This Xometry Page] it seems that without knowing the "secret sauce" it can very quite a bit. Still though outside of optical clarity it seems ''with the right selection'' Polypropylene would still win out. | |||
Revision as of 23:29, 28 April 2024
Basics
- A Method of Optical Disc Packaging
- Typically made of Polystyrene although Polypropylene versions are available
- It is a hinged design made of seperate pieces
- Allows for repairability
- It has slots for paper cards to be put for labels
- Most Music CDs are sold in Jewel Cases unless they are in a cardboard sleeve etc
Sourcing
Polypropylene
- Premium Shatterproof Polypropylene CD PP Poly Cases - 10.4MM Thickness (Black) (Pack of 50) (28 USD)
Internal Links
External Links
- The Wikipedia Page on Jewel Cases
- WeWow Ltd - Plastic CD/DVD Packaging - Polystyrene vs Polypropylene (Doesn't seem that great of a source upon further inspection, will leave it regardless]
- Accelerated Aging Tests of Plastics and maybe a glance at their various "strengths" /
- Quick check, and at least as per This Page by "Omnexus" Short of High Impact Polystyrene and various reinforced composites, Polypropylene should be stronger, at least in the quantitative data Charpy Impact Test / Izod Impact Strength Test
- Granted as per This Xometry Page it seems that without knowing the "secret sauce" it can very quite a bit. Still though outside of optical clarity it seems with the right selection Polypropylene would still win out.