Uv Stable Plastic Sheeting

However most plastic materials exhibit color change and loss of elongation when exposed to uv light.

Uv stable plastic sheeting.

Weathering resistance of some plastics can be improved by adding uv stabilizers or uv resistant caps to protect the base polymer. All other materials need a little something to give it the protection it may need from the sun. General purpose makrolon gp sheet is a polished surface uv stabilized transparent polycarbonate product. This lightweight thermo formable sheet is also easy to fabricate and decorate.

For pricing and availability. Fast shipping and easy online ordering. Certain plastics such as acrylic ultem pvdf and ptfe are inherently uv stable. In addition we have special resins infused to keep uv resistant greenhouse plastic sheeting flexible in cold weather yet stable and tough under hot conditions.

Flame retardant plastic sheeting. Optix 0 118 in t x. Polycarbonate polycarbonates have superior impact resistance compared with acrylics and they are often specified when durability during shipping and installation are required. Flame retardant sheets from makrolon are made under strict quality specifications to make sure it meets iso certification guidelines.

Makrolon low flammability plastic sheeting is a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate sheet that is not only flame inhibiting but is also uv stable. Optix 0 118 in t x 48 in w x 96 in l clear acrylic sheet. For pricing and availability. Uv stabilizers work by absorbing or screening out uv radiation and preventing damage.

Many plastic materials if given the proper additives can be used in direct sunlight for 10 15 years giving excellent performance. Our clear greenhouse plastic sheeting also has the additional benefit of staying cleaner and attracting less dust while washing off dirt more easily. Outdoor grade uv stabilized hdpe sheets in stock at eplastics. 1 16 of over 1 000 results for uv plastic sheeting trm manufacturing 61025c weatherall visqueen plastic sheeting drop cloth 10 wide x 25 length x 6 0 mil thickness opaque translucent 4 7 out of 5 stars 860.

Most plastic materials are not uv stable to start with other than acrylic which is invisible to uv. Uv resistant materials by nature resists uv rays and prevent uv degradation. Uv stabilized means they have added a stabilizer to the resin to allow it to protect the substance from the long term degradation from uv light. Tuffak polycarbonate sheet and optix and plexiglas acrylic sheet are available in uv stable grades that are good choices for outdoor sign faces and channel letters.