Plastic materials are often used for outdoor applications such as architectural glazing, mass transportation interiors, and marine dock fenders. Certain plastics such as acrylic, Ultem®, PVDF, and PTFE are inherently UV stable. However, most plastic materials exhibit color change and loss of elongation when exposed to UV light.
Weathering resistance of some plastics can be improved by adding UV stabilizers or UV resistant caps to protect the base polymer.
Acrylic
Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.
ECTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding mechanical properties and dimensional stability.
Engravable Sheet
Plastic engraving sheet products that are versatile and easy-to-use.
ETFE
Plastic material with excellent mechanical strength, stiffness, and abrasion resistance.
FEP
Flexible fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and electrical properties.
PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.
PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.
PTFE
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical, high temperature, and weathering resistance.
PVDF
High purity engineering plastic with excellent chemical, abrasion, and flame resistance.
SentryGlas® Interlayer
Structural interlayer material for storm, blast, ballistic, and single-point supported glass applications.
Ultem®
High strength plastic with outstanding electrical and high service temperature properties.