Optical Disc Jewel Cases

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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
  • On the left side there is either black plastic or it is clear as well, the "insert" piece can also be black
    • Carbon Black can help some plastics with UV Resistance and such so may be a better option, but for something sitting in a box not too big of a factor most likely
    • Some music albums have used the clear section for more album art or whatever as well, so whoever is selecting materials for whatever project should think that aspect over

Sourcing

Polypropylene

Polystyrene

Some of the Best Selling Ones Unnamed Plastic, Probably PS

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