Is Makrolon UV resistant?

Makrolon® UV sheet is a transparent polycarbonate product with an advanced UV resistance technology that assures long lasting outdoor weathering performance in flat and curved glazing applications. Makrolon UV has a ten (10) year Limited Product Warranty against breakage, yellowing, and loss of light transmission.

What is Makrolon used for?

A thermoplastic with truly diverse applications, Makrolon® is used in medical devices, automotive headlamps, sporting equipment, electronics, eyewear, architectural glazing LED lighting, and numerous other products.

Is Makrolon the same as polycarbonate?

Plaskolite LLC, which recently acquired the Covestro polycarbonate sheet business, has launched Tuffak® Polycarbonate Sheet, a premium polycarbonate sheet product formerly known as Makrolon®. The name is the only change–the product itself and all manufacturing processes will remain the same.

Is Makrolon the same as Lexan?

Yes, they are the same thing. Lexan™ is actually a brand name of polycarbonate manufactured by Sabic Innovative Plastic. We offer both Lexan™ and Makrolon® brand polycarbonate sheet. Makrolon® is manufactured by Sheffield Plastics Inc.

Does polycarbonate block UV?

The polycarbonate shields offer 100% UV protection up to 360 nm and blocks approximately 96% of UV light up to 380 nm.

Is Makrolon Food Safe?

Makrolon 2456 resin complies with FDA food contact regulations 21 CFR 177.1580 (Polycarbonate Resins) and may be used in contact with all food types. Most colors may be used for all thermal food contact applications.

How strong is Makrolon?

Makrolon® FI (flame-inhibiting) sheet is a flame retardant, non-UV stabilized, clear polycarbonate product with a UL 94 V-0 rating at 0.060″ and UL 94 5VA rating at 0.118″. It features high impact strength, superior dimensional stability, high temperature resistance, and high clarity.

Which is stronger plexiglass or polycarbonate?

Generally speaking, acrylic sheeting is shinier and polycarbonate sheet is stronger. Acrylic and polycarbonate both weigh less than half of what a comparably sized piece of glass weighs yet they are both much stronger than glass. Both materials are also very easy to clean.

Is polycarbonate as strong as Lexan?

Sheet grade polycarbonate (aka Lexan or Makrolon) and acrylic sheet (aka Lucite) are two of the most frequently used see-through plastics. They are both stronger and lighter than untempered glass; acrylic is 4x to 8x stronger than glass, while polycarb is about 200x stronger.

Does Lexan turn yellow?

It depends on climate and whether the Lexan was treated or coated for UV exposure. There are greenhouses that go far more than 10 years and they aren’t yellow. For untreated Lexan the yellow is on the surface and can be polished off.

Are there different grades of Lexan?

SABIC (formerly GE) brand Lexan® polycarbonate sheet is available in many different grades, with varying properties and transparency. Likewise, Plaskolite brand Tuffak® polycarbonate sheet is also available in many different grades with a variety of different properties.

What do you need to know about Makrolon SL?

With Makrolon® SL and Makrolon SL Matte polycarbonate sign grade products, you can be confident your company image is secure. Makrolon® SL Sign Grade sheet is a polycarbonate product with an advanced UV resistance technology that promotes long lasting outdoor weathering performance.

What are the benefits of Makrolon for glazing?

With enhanced UV resistance to protect against yellowing and hazing, Makrolon® AR provides a longer service life for high-profile architectural glazing, and performs extremely well for other flat applications such as view windows and machine guards in harsh chemical environments.

What kind of applications can Makrolon Fi be used for?

Makrolon® FI. It features high impact strength, superior dimensional stability, high temperature resistance, and high clarity. This lightweight thermoformable sheet is also easy to fabricate and decorate. Applications include electrical devices, equipment housings, switchgear covers, light fixtures.

How is Makrolon rated as a flame retardant?

Download the Makrolon MG Data Sheet.pdf Makrolon® FI (flame-inhibiting) sheet is a flame retardant, non-UV stabilized, clear polycarbonate product with a UL 94 V-0 rating at 0.060″ and UL 94 5VA rating at 0.118″. It features high impact strength, superior dimensional stability, high temperature resistance, and high clarity.