Good Weathering
Plastics used for outdoor applications
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.
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.
SentryGlas® Interlayer
Structural interlayer material for storm, blast, ballistic, and single-point supported glass applications.
UHMW
Extremely tough abrasion resistant, low cost plastic, used for a wide range of wear applications.
Acrylic
Outstanding strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors and finishes.
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.
SentryGlas® Interlayer
Structural interlayer material for storm, blast, ballistic, and single-point supported glass applications.
UHMW
Extremely tough abrasion resistant, low cost plastic, used for a wide range of wear applications.
Not sure which materials best fit your needs?
Our experienced sales and technical teams are available to assist you with material selection challenges.
