Description
Mar-Con® 550 Acrylic is a hard coated, abrasion resistant plastic sheet product designed for a variety of high performance end uses. It is a premium quality acrylic sheet which has been coated with SciCron’s Mar-Con 550 advanced technology cross linked coating. This coating has excellent resistance to a wide variety of chemicals and solvents and is considerably more abrasion resistant than the acrylic plastic substrate. This combination of properties provides enhanced resistance to hazing, marring, abrasion, and scratching of the sheet surfaces from cleaning, handling, and defacement efforts. Mar-Con® 550 Acrylic also exhibits excellent optical properties and fabrication characteristics. Consequently, this product can be used in many more applications than would be practical for an uncoated acrylic sheet. Mar-Con 550 can be applied to thin gauge materials without suffering from distortions caused by typical thermal curing processes.
Applications
Mar-Con® 550 Acrylic is designed to be used where there is concern about scratching and abrasion of the surfaces of the plastic sheet from handling and other moderate abuse. It is also designed for applications requiring improved splash and wipe down resistance to many common chemicals and solvents which would normally damage the acrylic sheet surfaces. The Mar-Con 550 surface helps prevent such damage from short term exposures to these materials. Typical applications for Mar-Con® 550 Acrylic include interior applications such as, boxes, displays, display cases, and protective screens for video equipment. It can also be used for glazing, partitions, enclosures, doors, access panels, and inspection windows
Fabrication
Mar-Con® 550 Acrylic is easily fabricated into flat surface configurations using the same equipment and fabrication techniques generally employed with unsurfaced acrylic sheet products. It should not be used for heat formed bent configurations since the hard, cured Mar-Con mar resistant surface is not designed for heat bending. Note: When solvent welding, it is necessary to remove the Mar-Con surface mechanically to achieve a good bond.
Features and Benefits
- Abrasion resistant, mar resistant, durable surface
The Mar-Con 550 surface, more abrasion resistant than the base plastic, reduces risk of damage to the sheet surfaces from frequent cleaning and handling.
- Superior chemical and solvent resistance
Reduces risk of solvent or chemical damage to the sheet surfaces.
- Excellent optical properties
High clarity, high gloss coating maintains optimum light transmission without distortion.
- Advanced technology, uniform surface treatment
Provides enhanced mar and chemical resistance without changing the appearance of the acrylic surfaces.
- Superior fabrication characteristics
Results in optimum workability during part fabrication.
Cleaning
The Mar-Con 550 surface can be cleaned with a variety of common cleaners (see below for specific recommendations). Care should be taken to
avoid the use of any cleaner or cleaning solution which contains an abrasive. In addition, all wipes, sponges and drying towels should be clean and free of any grit which could damage the surface.
Availability
Mar-Con® 550 Acrylic, in cell cast type, is available in clear and a variety of standard transparent colors. White translucent and colored opaque grades are also available. Continuously cast and extruded types are available in some sizes and thicknesses upon request.
Note: Cell cast is a premium form of acrylic plastic but it has a wider thickness variation than other acrylic types.
Therefore, continuously cast or extruded material should be specified if a narrow thickness tolerance range is required.
Standard Dimensions (Nominal)
Thickness: 3mm (1/8"), 4.5mm (3/16"), 6mm (1/4"), 9mm (3/8"), 12mm (1/2") - Note: 9mm and 12mm - cell cast only.
Standard Sheet Size: 48" x 96"
Other sizes and thicknesses, including oversize sheets, available upon request.
Made in USA