Lexan Polycarbonate MR-10 - Abrasion resistant
What is Lexan Polycarbonate MR-10?
Lexan Polycarbonate MR-10 sheet combines the impact strength of polycarbonate sheet with a new, highly abrasion-resistant surface that approaches glass in performance. Lexan Polycarbonate MR-10 sheet is the only polycarbonate sheet backed by a manufacturer’s warranty against abrasion, coating failure and breakage. Lexan Polycarbonate MR-10 sheet’s unique coating “defies graffiti to stick”, enabling restoration to like-new condition. Additional benefits include improved resistance to weathering, improved service life and lower life-cycle material costs.
Lexan Polycarbonate MR-10 sheet is for transparent applications only. Because of its high mar-resistant surface, paint, adhesives and other materials will not adhere to its surface. The coating is applied to both sides, therefore eliminating second-surface decoration. Due to its mar-resistant coating, this product cannot be cold-formed and is intended for flat applications only.
What is Makrolon® AR Sheet?
Makrolon AR abrasion-resistant polycarbonate sheet offers glasslike surface hardness and the impact strength of polycarbonate. With enhanced UV resistance to protect against yellowing and hazing, Makrolon AR sheets provide 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.
Made in AR1 (abrasion-resistant one-side) or AR2 (abrasion-resistant two sides).
What is Lexan® XL10 sheet?
Lexan® XL10 sheet has a co-extruded UV-resistant surface treatment applied to one side to protect the Lexan against UV degradation (yellowing). LEXAN sheet can be cut easily and accurately to the exact size desired with most power saws. Protective masking should be left in place to prevent marring. Lexan MR10 sheet and XL 10 sheet offer 250 times the impact resistance of glass at half the weight. In addition, they deliver 40% better thermal efficiency than glass and lower overall maintenance costs. XL 10 sheet is warranted for 10 years against breakage, yellowing, loss of light transmission and coating delamination.
Properties, Applications, Availabilities, Approvals and Specifications for the Lexan Polycarbonate MR-10 Sheet
| Properties | Applications | Availabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Impact strength | Windows | Sheet size: 48″ X 96″ |
| Abrasion resistance | Store fronts | Standard Colors: Clear |
| Optical clarity | Entrance doors | |
| Weatherability | Entryways | |
| Graffiti resistance | Railings | |
| Chemical resistance | Skylights | |
| Light weight | Walkways | |
| Patio doors | ||
| Bus shelters | ||
| Side lights | ||
| Space enclosures | ||
| Sloped glazing |
Properties, Applications and Availabilities for the Lexan XL10 Sheet
| Properties | Applications | Availabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Impact strength | Windows | Sheet sizes: 48″ x 96″, 60″ x 96″ & 72″ x 96″ |
| Abrasion resistance | Doors | Sheet thicknesses: |
| Optical clarity | Hatches | .093″, .118″, .177″,.236″, .375″,.500″ |
| Weatherability | Ports | Standard Colors: |
| Graffiti resistance | Display cases | Clear, Bronze, Gray, Graylite, &Light Green |
| Chemical resistance | Skylights | |
| Light weight | Covered walkways | |
| Barrel vaults | ||
| Vertical glazing in low traffic areas | ||
| where abrasion resistance is not | ||
| primary concern |