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extensive on the market today, SABIC’s
offering include hundreds of possible
combinations of structures, colours,
coatings and finishes.
LEXAN™ sheet helps architects and
builders to meet tough challenges in
demanding environments. Applications for
LEXAN™ sheet include atriums, canopies
and walkways, greenhouses, skylights and
overhead glazing, industrial glazing
solutions, pool cover enclosures, partition
walls, mega roof structures, stadium
cladding and roofing, security glazing, and
storm protection, to mention a few.
SABIC’s robust product LEXAN™ THERMOCLEAR™ sheet.
creating a more aesthetically pleasing
working or living environment while saving
on electricity for artificial lighting. However,
while letting light in, the material also offers
ultraviolet (UV) protection for occupant
health and exceptional thermal insulation
to enhance energy conservation.
With new LEXAN™ THERMOCLEAR™ nine-
wall sheet, U-values as low as 0.89W/m 2 K
(acc. ISO 10077 test) can be achieved
surpassing the insulation performance of
double – and even triple – pane glass.
Improved insulation reduces the use of
energy for heating during cold periods and
air conditioning during hot periods. The use
of specialised PC sheet that blocks infrared
radiation (IR) can reduce the build-up of
interior heat for lower energy consumption,
while permitting plenty of light. This
material is an excellent choice for skylights,
walkways and roof domes where it is
important to admit high light levels while
reducing heat that would otherwise require
air conditioning.
LEXAN™ THERMOCLEAR™ sheet also
conserves energy in handling. This
lightweight material – at least three times
lighter than a comparably sized glass panel
with the same thermal insulation value –
saves fuel in shipping and installation. Less
weight also allows LEXAN™ sheet to be
supported by lighter-weight glazing bars
and substructure, reducing the amount of
support material required.
Even during manufacturing, LEXAN™
sheet offers environmental advantages over
glass. Typical operating temperatures
during the sheet extrusion process are in
the 240°C range. Therefore, the energy
used during the extrusion process in which
LEXAN™ resin is converted into LEXAN™
sheet, is just a fraction of the energy
needed to manufacture the flat glass that
goes into the same building and
construction applications. During the
LEXAN™ sheet extrusion process, up to 15%
of recycled content is used to produce
virgin material. By incorporating LEXAN™
sheets into designs, architects can now
make any building more sustainable
affording them the opportunity to tap into
the green building market.
Advanced properties for
demanding applications
Decades of proven
performance and
global expertise
For more than a quarter of a century,
LEXAN™ PC sheet glazing materials have
helped to deliver measurable returns on
investment through ease of installation,
lower insurance costs through resistance
to break-ins, weather damage and
vandalism; and less need for replacement
due to UV degradation and weathering.
Most of the LEXAN™ products are covered
by a minimum 10-year limited warranty
against excessive yellowing, loss of light
transmission and loss of strength due
to weathering.
Building on a legacy of leading-edge
products, SABIC continues to push forward
with state-of-the-art materials designed to
support customers to achieve competitive
differentiation through new designs,
safety and durability.
Virtually unbreakable, high optical quality,
solid and multiwall LEXAN™ sheets with
highly specialised properties are often a
top choice for answering the specific needs
of a variety of structures. Among the most
LEXAN™ PC SHEETS’ HIGHLY SPECIALISED PROPERTIES
• Outstanding balance of lightweight and high stiffness
• Ease of installation – it can be easily cut on site using conventional tools and
can be cold-formed
• Excellent thermal insulation performance
• Excellent flame resistance
• Excellent energy efficiency
• Superior UV resistance and impact strength
• High light transmission
• Ability to withstand wind loads of up to 140mph
• Comprehensive warranty
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