This material is used in applications where you may require:
• Very High Impact Strength Material
• FDA Approved
• Transparency (Up to 2" in special grades )
• U. V. Stabilized and Lightweight
• Paintable, Silk Screenable and Machinable
• Vacuum Formable ( Requires Drying )
Availability
Extruded Sheet: .030 - .500 in 48" X 96" Clear Paper Masked General Purpose Sheets
Molded Sheet: 1/2" - 3" Thick Natural (Transparent) and Optical Grade in 48" X 96"
Film: .010" - .040" in 24" X 48" Transparent Film Masked Sheets
Rod: 1/8" - 12" diameter Natural (Machine Grade) in 96" lengths
Black is available in some sizes as a standard
Tube: 1/4" ID - 4" ID in 96" lengths ( variety of wall thickness )
Special Formulations: Medical Grade, Conductive, Static Dissipative, Glass Filled, Custom sizes, formulations, profiles or colors.
Typical Resin Properties:
|
General Property
|
ASTM Test |
Typical Value |
| Specific Gravity |
D792 |
1.2 |
| Tensile Strength Yield |
D638 |
8,900 - 9,000 |
| Tensile Modulus |
D638 |
340,000 |
| Izod Impact - Notched |
D256 |
12-16 |
| Hardness - Rockwell |
D785 |
M70 |
| Deflection Temp @ 264psi |
D648 |
270 |
| Deflection Temp @ 66 psi |
D648 |
280 |
| Co. Thermal Expansion |
D696 |
3.7X10-5 |
These Properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed or implied.
Lexan® is a registered trademark of Sabic Plastics (formerly G.E. Plastics)
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