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New super abrasion resistant acrylic revolutionises architectural and building applications from All Plastics Engineering
Allplastics has introduced a new Super Abrasion Resistant (SAR®) acrylic sheet which has finally provided architects, designers, builders and manufacturers with a real alternative to glass. No longer can it be said that acrylic scratches easily, indeed this revolutionary material displays a clear difference to all other clear glazing materials. SAR® is abrasion resistant and as such resists scratching with abrasion resistance performance not dissimilar to glass.
SAR® is produced by applying a very hard coating to a Perspex™ acrylic substrate. This quality coating provides SAR® with a surface that has 45 times the abrasion resistance of uncoated acrylic, making it an attractive material for applications that require the safety, optical and aesthetic qualities of acrylic along with a highly abrasion-resistant surface coating for internal and external projects.
Vic Kalloghlian from Allplastics says "At half the weight of glass, SAR® makes handling easier and safer, and installation less costly and time consuming. It can be cut and fabricated at the installation site using power tools. In fact SAR® is ideal for glass replacement installations because it is readily fitted into existing frames."
"SAR® offers an enormous degree of design flexibility. It is available in a range of thicknesses in clear. In addition colours can be manufactured upon request. No matter what the design or the application, SAR® can make a clear difference." For more information on SAR® please contact ALLPLASTICS ENGINEERING (02) 9417 6111 or visit www.allplastics.com.au.
The SAR® difference:
- Cleanable - resists chemicals and abrasion. (45 times the abrasion resistance of uncoated acrylic).
- SAR® has superior light transmission qualities and is ideal for any glazing application.
- Safe - resists impact and shattering. (5 times the impact resistance of glass).
- Lightweight - Half the weight of glass.
- Weatherable - Retains properties long term, i.e. the Perspex™ substrate and the SAR® coating are guaranteed for 10 years in both internal and external applications.
- Available ex stock thicknesses in clear and many colours (on application). Sheets can be cut to size and shape.
- Fabrication friendly for flat finishes.
- The SAR® material allows application of a number of decorative finishes to the underside of the sheet whilst maintaining a very tough upper surface. These sheets can then be used in both vertical and horizontal applications.
- Whether it be shop fit outs, furniture, partitioning and other screening applications, transport or marine glazing the design flexibility of SAR® is unparalleled.
For further information contact:
Allplastics Engineering Pty Ltd
phone: (02) 9417 6111
fax: (02) 9417 6169
web: www.allplastics.com.au
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