Uv Stable Plastic Sheeting

Certain plastics such as acrylic ultem pvdf and ptfe are inherently uv stable.

Uv stable plastic sheeting.

This lightweight thermo formable sheet is also easy to fabricate and decorate. 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. Polycarbonate polycarbonates have superior impact resistance compared with acrylics and they are often specified when durability during shipping and installation are required. Polycarbonate acrylic sheets.

Optix 0 118 in t x 48 in w x 96 in l clear acrylic sheet. 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. For pricing and availability.

It features outstanding impact strength superior dimensional stability high temperature resistance and high clarity. 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. Optix 0 118 in t x. Many plastic materials if given the proper additives can be used in direct sunlight for 10 15 years giving excellent performance.

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 sheets from makrolon are made under strict quality specifications to make sure it meets iso certification guidelines. Uv stabilizers work by absorbing or screening out uv radiation and preventing damage. Makrolon low flammability plastic sheeting is a virtually unbreakable polycarbonate sheet that is not only flame inhibiting but is also uv stable.

Most plastic materials are not uv stable to start with other than acrylic which is invisible to uv. 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. Our clear greenhouse plastic sheeting also has the additional benefit of staying cleaner and attracting less dust while washing off dirt more easily.

Fast shipping and easy online ordering. For pricing and availability. Flame retardant plastic sheeting. All other materials need a little something to give it the protection it may need from the sun.