Palsun AR
Palsun AR is an abrasion-resistant polycarbonate sheet engineered for applications requiring enhanced surface durability and optical clarity. It provides reliable performance across a broad temperature range from -50°C to 120°C.
Specifications
- Minimum Operating Temperature
- -50°C
- Maximum Operating Temperature
- 120°C
- Food Grade
- No
- Drinking Water Approved
- No
- Tensile Strength (MPa)
- 62.5
- Thermal Expansion (µm/m.K)
- 65
- Coefficient of Friction
- N/A
- Chemical Resistance
- Low
- Formats Available
- Sheet
Palsun AR is a solid polycarbonate sheet from the Palsun range, featuring a specialised abrasion-resistant surface treatment. This grade combines the inherent high impact strength of polycarbonate with improved resistance to scratching, marring, and chemical attack, maintaining superior light transmission and optical quality over an extended service life.
Sourced through Dotmar, Palsun AR offers a reliable solution for demanding environments where surface integrity is critical. Its balanced property profile, including a tensile strength of 62.5 MPa and a coefficient of thermal expansion of 65 x 10⁻⁶ /°C, makes it a practical choice for fabricators seeking a durable, long-lasting transparent material.
Key Features
- Abrasion-resistant surface treatment for enhanced durability
- Excellent optical clarity and light transmission
- High impact strength inherent to polycarbonate
- Broad service temperature range from -50°C to 120°C
- Supplied in sheet format for versatile fabrication
- Low chemical resistance typical of polycarbonate grades
Palsun AR is typically specified for security glazing, machine guards, and protective screens where resistance to surface wear is essential. The material is also widely utilised in mass transport interiors, including window reveals and partition panels, as well as in retail displays and signage that require long-term visual clarity.
