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Properties :: UV Resistance
| Material |
UV Resistance Rating |
Comments |
| PTFE
(Virgin) |
Excellent
|
Can
last for many years even in extreme climates
|
| High
Perform. Mats |
Various
|
|
| Nylon
66SA |
Very
Good
|
Black
has better UV resistance than natural
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| PVC |
Very
Good
|
May
darken after prolonged intense exposure
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| Acrylic |
Very
Good
|
Good
resistance to sun (UV & IR) and hot & cold temperatures. UV resistant
grade has improved performance
|
| PETP |
Good
|
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| Bakelite |
Good
|
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| Acetal |
Moderate
|
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| Polyurethane |
Moderate
|
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| Polypropylene |
Moderate
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Only
has UV resistance in black
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| UHMWPE |
Moderate
|
Only
has UV resistance in black
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| HMWPE |
Moderate
|
Only
has UV resistance in black
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| HDPE |
Moderate
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Only
has UV resistance in black
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| Polycarbonate |
Poor
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UV
resistant grade available. Standard grade becomes brittle and starts to
haze in outdoor applications
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Materials have
been colour-coded based on their maximum continuous operation temperature in
°C in air.
Coding is as follows:
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260
250
130
121
110
110
95
90
90
85 80
80
60
50
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For more details
see Min/Max Operating Temperature. For a detailed specification sheets on plastic materials, or more specific information on materials and their properties please contact us
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