Abrasion-resistant sheeting from Allplastics

Allplastics is stocking a new range of clear polycarbonate sheets with a durable clear coating that increases the abrasion resistance of the material in typical exposures such as washing operations, airborne dust and dirt, high traffic areas and non-abusive public contact.

“Standard polycarbonate sheet is virtually unbreakable and a great material in applications where it is at a distance from the public or cleaning is not a prerequisite,” Allplastics’ Vic Kalloghlian said.

“The abrasion-resistant coating significantly increases the weatherability and chemical resistance of the polycarbonate substrate, which offers strength 250 times that of glass and 30-40 times higher impact resistance than standard acrylic.”

The Marr Resistant Polycarbonate sheet comes in a variety of thicknesses from three mm to 12mm and is backed by a 10-year guarantee against yellowing, breakage, coating delamination and hazing. Allplastics offers the polycarbonate sheets in

2440 x 1220mm and 2440 x 1830mm, as well as cut to size and shape.

Typical applications include architectural glazing, vending machines, machine guards, sight glasses, glazing for buses, trains and other mass transit vehicles, glazing for off-highway vehicles, flat boat windows, bus shelters, earthmoving machinery cabins, basketball backboards, and glazing for showcases protecting valuable displays and artefacts.