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Lexan* 9030 Sheet

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Description
Lexan* 9030 sheet is the standard grade of Lexan sheet without UV protected nor Mar resistant surface treatment. Lexan 9030 sheet combines high impact and temperature resistance with optical clarity and can be utilized for secondary glazing behind existing glazing for economical protection against breakage or intrusion. Lexan 9030 sheet can be cut, sawn, drill, milling and bent easily using standard workshop equipment without the risk of cracking and breakage and is therefore an excellent candidate for fabricating a wide range of indoor applications such as machine guards etc. Lexan 9030 sheet can be easily thermoformed into complex parts while retaining its excellent properties necessary for demanding applications such as vandal proof street furniture. Lexan 9030 sheet may be decorated using a wide variety of modern techniques such as painting and screen printing.

Typical Property Values

Property Physical Density Water absorption, 24 hours Water absorption, saturation /23C Mould shrinkage Poisons ratio Mechanical Tensile stress at yield 50 mm/min Tensile stress at break 50 mm/min Tensile strain at yield 50 mm/min Tensile strain at break 50 mm/min Tensile modulus 1 mm/min Flexural stress at yield 2 mm/min Flexural modulus 2 mm/min Hardness H358/30 95 Impact Charpy impact, notched Izod impact, unnotched 23C Izod impact, unnotched -30C Izod impact, notched 23C Izod impact, notched -30C Test Method ISO 1183 ISO 62 ISO 62 ASTM-D955 ASTM-D638 ISO 527 ISO 527 ISO 527 ISO 527 ISO 527 ISO 178 ISO 178 ISO 2039/1 ISO 179/2C ISO 180/1U ISO 180/1U ISO 180/1A ISO 180/1A Unit g/cm mg. % % MPa MPa % % MPa MPa MPa MPa kJ/m kJ/m kJ/m kJ/m kJ/m Value 1.2 10 0.35 0.6-0.8 0.38 60 70 6 120 2350 90 2300 95 35 NB NB 65 10

These property values have been derived from Lexan* resin data for the material used to produce this sheet product. These property values may differ for color grades. These typical values are not intended for specification purposes. If minimum certifiable properties are required please contact your local GE- Plastics, Specialty Film & Sheet representative. All values are measured at least after 48 hours storage at 23C/50% relative humidity. All properties are measured on injection molded samples. All samples are prepared according ISO 294. Lexan is a trademark of General Electric Company.

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Lexan* 9030 Sheet

Typical Property Values (continued)
Test Method Unit Value Thermal Vicat B/120 HDT/Ae, 1.8 MPa edgew. 120*1*04/s=100 Thermal conductivity Coef.of Lin.Therm.Exp.extr. 23-80C Ball pressure test 125 2C Thermal Index. Electrical Properties Thermal Index. Mech. prop.with impact Thermal Index. Mech.prop.w/o impact Electrical Volume Resistivity Relative Permittivity 50Hz Dissipation Factor 1Mhz Dissipation Factor 5Hz Dissipation Factor 1 Mhz Arc Resistance Tungsten Optical Light transmission 1) 3 mm

ISO 306 ISO 75 DIN52612 DIN53752 IEC335-1 UL746B UL746B UL746B

C C W/m.C 1/C C C C

145 127 0.2 7.00E-05 Passes 100 100 100

IEC93 IEC250 IEC250 IEC250 IEC250 ASTM-D495

Ohm.cm sec.

1015 3 2.9 0.0009 0.01 119

ASTM-D1003

89

1)

These property values have been derived from Lexan* resin data for the material used to produce this sheet product. These property values may differ for color grades. These typical values are not intended for specification purposes. If minimum certifiable properties are required please contact your local GE Plastics, Specialty Film & Sheet representative. All values are measured at least after 48 hours storage at 23C/50% relative humidity. All properties are measured on injection molded samples. All samples are prepared according ISO 294. Light transmission value may vary by + or - 5%. Lexan is a trademark of General Electric Company.

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Sound reduction
Installing Lexan 9030 sheet as secondary glazing behind glass meets the acoustic requirements of todays glazing. Acoustic insulation DIN 52210 - 75 Rw (Db) Lexan 9030 Air space Glass Rw in Db thickness in mm 4 mm 85 6 mm 39 5 mm 85 6 mm 40 6 mm 85 6 mm 42 8 mm 85 6 mm 44

Glazing guidelines
Thermal expansion allowance When installing Lexan 9030 sheet in a frame care should be taken to allow free expansion of the sheet. In general: Thermal expansion of the sheet is approximately 3 mm per linear meter. Internal overglazing Outdoor Indoor

Thermal Insulation
When using Lexan 9030 sheet in combination as secondary glazing behind glass considerable energy savings can be achieved. K-Values Lexan 9030 Air space Glass K-Value thickness in mm in W/m2 K 4 mm 20-60 4 mm 2.77 5 mm 20-60 4 mm 2.73 6 mm 20-60 4 mm 2.72

Glass

Lexan* sheet Glazing

Alumnum Overglazing Profile

Steel ball impact test

Norm prEN356 Lexan 9030 sheet meets the highest impact performance required by the European Norm prEN356 for security glazing. A steel ball of 4.11 kg. with a diameter of 100 mm is freely dropped from different heights onto the glazing specimen. The steel ball must impact the specimen 3 times. Lexan 9030 sheet reached the highest standard required by the test at Sheet edge engagement a thickness of 5 mm and above. The required sheet edge engagement of Lexan 9030 sheet the glazing Category Drop Total number Code designation Impact of Height of for category energy profiles is around 20 mm
resistance P1A P2A P3A P4A P5A mm 1500 3000 6000 9000 9000 strikes 3 in a triangle 3 in a triangle 3 in a triangle 3 in a triangle 3 x 3 in a triangle of resistance EN 356 P1A EN 356 P2A EN 356 P3A EN 356 P4A EN 356 P5A per stroke 62 Joule 123 Joule 247 Joule 370 Joule 370 Joule

Classification table for the resistance of security glazing products according to European Norm prEN356 Falling ball Security glazing Pr EN 356 d= 100 mm w= 4.11 kg.

Gaskets/Sealants When using glazing compounds it is essential that the compound accepts thermal expansion movements and that compatible with Lexan 9030 sheet. Silicone sealants and Neoprene, EPT or EPDM Rubber gaskets (65 shore) are generally recommended. Thickness recommendation Lexan 9030 sheet thickness recommendation installed as secondary glazing behind glass. Shortest sheet side <400 mm <650 mm <900 mm <1200 mm <1400 mm Lexan 9030 sheet thickness 3 mm 4 mm 5 mm 6 mm 8 mm

Drop height

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Cleaning
Small areas: wash sheet with a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water using a soft cloth or sponge. Large areas: clean surface with a high pressure water and/ or steam cleaner. Note: do not use abrasive cleaners or detergents or sharp instruments which may scratch the sheet.

Thermoforming techniques for Lexan 9030 sheet

Vacuum forming Lexan 9030 sheet is may be suitable to vacuum forming. It allows deep draw ratios, equal wall thickness distribution and it can be formed into complex shapes using standard thermoforming equipment which is equipped with its own sandwich type of heating devices. Lexan 9030 sheet has a forming temperature range of 185 - 205C.
Heater (Double sided) Material Mold Bubble Blowing Final Forming Mold up

Forming, fabricating, finishing

Cutting, drilling and milling Circular saws, band saws, jig saws and common hacksaws, all with fine toothed panel blades, can be used for trouble free cutting of Lexan* 9030 sheet. Standard high speed steel twist drill or carbide tipped drills can be used for drilling holes in Lexan 9030 sheet. Lexan 9030 sheet can be machined using conventional milling machines fitted with standard high speed knife cutting tools. During above mentioned operations the Lexan 9030 sheet must be always securely clamped to avoid rough cut edge by undesirable vibration and the masking should be left on the sheet to prevent surface damage by scratching. Cold curving Cold curving of Lexan 9030 sheet is acceptable for shapes having a radius of 100 times the sheet thickness or greater. Sheet thickness Minimum allowable radius 2 mm 200 mm 3 mm 300 mm 4 mm 400 mm 5 mm 500 mm 6 mm 600 mm 8 mm 800 mm Cold line bending Cold line bending of Lexan 9030 sheet as metal is possible when taking into account the following guidelines. Use hydraulic bent equipment Protective masking should be left during bending process Angle max. 45 degree at sheet thickness 8 mm Angle max. 90 degree at sheet thickness <8 mm Use sharp bending knife Bending operation should be performed quickly Over bending is required to achieve the desired angle after stress relaxation Smooth and notch free edge of Lexan 9030 sheet to avoid side cracking

Vacuum Line

Drape forming The process involves placing the sheet, without the masking and mould in a hot circulating oven. The temperature is raised to the point where th Lexan 9030 sheet sags (between 140 - 155C) and conforms to the shape of the mold. Typical drape forming set-up

Pressure forming Pressure forming is basically the same as vacuum forming. However, during the final forming stage compressed air is applied to the positive side of the mould to force the sheet to conform more closely to the mould. The result is a component with sharp features and detailed geometry.
Pressure Chamber Heater (Double sided) Material Mold Vacuum Line Air Pressure Applied Maximum Bubble Height Final Forming Mold Moving Up Pressure Chamber down

Radius

Vacuum Applied

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Twin sheet forming Twin sheet forming is a vacuum forming technology whereby two sheets are formed at the same time, producing an application with hollow sealed section. The connection joint between the two parts is obtained by melting of the two materials and the exposed pressure of the mould. No additional glue or other adhesive is therefor necessary. Painting systems Supplier
AKZO Coatings coat/2K/PUR Diegel Schaepman based Herberts Female mold Upper half Two sheets heated Vacuum on Air Pressure Through needle Vacuum on Sheets formed against mold with air Pressure mete R4790 R4780 system Becker TH 130 DJ-331-5176 TC 132 Interplan 1000 L446 NT19 2K ET-134 1K 2K Clear coat 2K One layer Top coat Primer (flexible) 2K Clear coat 1K Water1K Acrylic Syst. C4 P212 R 47633 41605 VOA421/H4P4 11098 2K Acrylic 2K Primer Basecoat BMW

Paints
Autocryl 01-69004 Class 45 PA 21 C1 F57 C1 W28

Thinner
06-302007

Comments
2K Acrylic Primer/2K/PUR Top 1K Flex. acrylic Acrylic Acrylic/water

24896 VOA 462 Water

Sandwich heating Female mold lower half Vacuum on

HSH based Morton

U987

Sheets formed against mold Vacuum on

Formed hollow part

NB For information regarding application techniques and property values please contact the relevant paint supplier.

Screen process printing Screen printing is a well established process that offer a wide variety of options for a decorative finish. Approved Lexan 9030 sheet screen paints, when applied to flat, uniformed sheet are handled in the same manner as screen paints fit other plastic material. Silk Screen Inks Supplier Sericol Wiederhold Visprox Diegel Gibbon Inks & Coating Ltd. Coates Prll Marabu

Pre-drying It is extremely important to ensure that Lexan 9030 sheets are free of moisture prior to thermoforming. A hot circulation oven set at 120C is recommended. Sheet thickness Drying time 2 mm 3 hours 3 mm 4 hours 4 mm 10 hours 5 mm 16 hours 6 mm 24 hours

Decorating
Painting Lexan 9030 sheet can be painted without surface treatment other than cleaning. Provided certain basic recommendations are followed, most techniques used to apply paint to other material, can be used for Lexan 9030 sheet. Paint systems for Lexan 9030 sheet are readily available as standard items from various manufacturers. Use only recommended paint

Inks Seritec TH Polyplast PY Plastipure PP HG/PK/PK-Jet TCI 8700/STR 5700/TCP 9900 HV/Z Matercryl Polyvin/Marlerstyrene Vynaglaze/Vynafresh/Touchkey Jet 200/Thermo-Jet/Noriprint PS Marastar SR/Maraplast D

Anti static treatment/cleaning Lexan 9030 sheet tends to build up a static charge. It is often necessary to clean and discharge surface prior to painting and screen printing. Special anti static formulations are available which reduce the static charge. Cleaning prior to thermoforming Lexan 9030 sheet it is recommended that dust is blown off with unionizing air. Anti-static Products Company/Supplier American Cyanamid Co. AKZO Chemicals Morton

Product/Brand Name Cyastat SN50 No. 03643 S154

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Fire performance
Lexan 9030 sheet has good fire behavior characteristics. Lexan sheet does not contribute significantly to the spread of fire or to the generation of toxic gases. For details please contact your local sales office.

Chemical resistance
Taking into account the complexity of chemical compatibility, all chemicals which come into contact with Lexan 9030 sheet should be tested. Consult our technical service center for more technical info.

Light transmission
Transparent Lexan 9030 sheet have excellent light transmission, dependent of thickness between 84 - 87%.

Product Availability )
Product code: Standard gauge: Standard width: Standard length: Standard colors: Texture: Masking: top side bottom side Lexan 9030 0.75 1 1.5 mm 625 x 1250, 2050x 3050 mm 1250 x 1250, 2050 x 6050 mm transparent code 112 and opal white code 82103 blue print Coex opal white PE Coex transparent PE

) Other gauges and other dimensions upon request and are subject to minimum order quantities. Dimensions only for 0.75 mm

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