SAPHIR®
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TRANSPARENT PRODUCTS - POLYCARBONATE SHEETS SAPHIR® is hard coated polycarbonate sheet with glass like appearance suitable for flat applications. The high impact strength of polycarbonate is combined with improved weather and chemical resistance. The product offers protection against abrasion compared to standard plastic sheets. SAPHIR® is resistant to many of the most common chemicals, and the hard coat also provides an excellent protection against graffiti and vandalism. SAPHIR® weighs about half of standard glass, yet the product is virtually unbreakable. SAPHIR® has an outstanding clarity, the hard coat improves the light transmission of the polycarbonate sheet. ALSO AVAILABLE: Double side coating, one side coating, any transparent colour or tint. SAPHIR® BENEFITS: • Abrasion and Impact Resistant • Chemical Resistance • UV Stability • High optical quality and outstanding clarity • More than 10 times the impact strength of high impact PMMA APPLICATION AREAS: Anti-vandal glazing, security glazing, safety screens and acoustic screens, Industrial equipment (machine coverings, machine protections), Indoor and outdoor signs, vending machine faces and many different kinds of technical parts. Standard size: 2000 x 3000 mm Thickness range: 2 - 12 mm 1 side or 2 sides coated Special sizes and thicknesses on request

Property Value Unit Standard Physical properties Density 1,2 Moisture absorption 24 hours, 23 °C, 50% RH 0,15 Mechanical properties Tensile strength at yield (at break) 60 (70) Elongation at yield (at break) 6 (110) Charpy unnotched impact strength -40 °C NB Charpy notched impact strength -30 °C 11 Izod notched impact strength +23 °C 65 Izod notched impact strength -30 °C 10 Thermal properties Linear coefficient of thermal expansion (20-70 °C) 65x10"6 Coating properties Adhesion GT-0 1Taberhaze: Taber abrader, 500g load, CS 10F wheels, 500 cycles Properties reported here are typical values....