Lexan Margard MR5E / Lexan Margard FMR5E
| Standard gauge in mm 3-4-5-6-8-9,5-12 |
| Standard Colours | Light transmission |
| 73-87% dep. of thickness |
| 50% all thicknesses |
| Standard sizes: | |
| 2000 x 3000 mm |
| Note:for some applications the ripple orientation may play an important role in the optical performance of the sheet. this orientation is marked with a continuous ribbon applied to the sheet masking. |
High resistance to abrasion
Lexan Margard sheet has a unique, hard surface coating which provides a high level of protection against unsightly scratching, so it is ideal for use in applications where frequent contact is likely. The state of the art coating on both surfaces of the margard® sheet makes it one of the most abrasion resistant plastic safety and security glazing products available.
| Lexan® Margard® MR5E and FMR5E Abrasion Resistance |
| Test Method | Lexan® Margard® FMR5E Haze | Lexan® Margard® MR5E Haze | Glass Haze |
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| Taber Abrasion* CS10F Wheels 500gm weight | ASTM D 1044 ANSI 226.1 1983 | % | % | % |
| a) 100 cycles | Plastic safety glazing test | 7 | 2.1 | 0.5 | b) 500 cycles | Extended test | - | 4.5 | 1.0 |
| c) 1000 cycles | Glass safety glazing test | - | 12 | 2.0 |
| Sandriesel test | DIN 52348 | 3 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Mutual benefits of
Lexan Margard MR5E and FMR5E
- Whilst the coating of Lexan® Margard® is essentially an abrasion resistant barrier, the proprietary technology also offers improved UV protection.
- High resistance to chemicals
Lexan® Margard® sheet is immune to contact with many chemicals such as cleaning fluids , paints and adhesives. Its unique surface coating also resists graffiti, enabling easy restoration to 'good as new' condition. - Comprehensive warranty
Lexan® Margard® sheet is backed by a five years limited warranty against loss of light transmission and coating failure-and by a ten years warranty against breakage.
Lexan® Margard® MR5E
- Flat applications only
Due to its mar-resistant coating, Lexan® Margard® MR5E sheet cannot be cold-formed. The sheet is intended for flat applications only. - Anti-Vandal glazing
Glazing with Lexan® Margard® sheet is the ideal solution in areas where there may be a risk of vandalism. - Security Glazing
Lexan® Margard® sheet will prevent a burglar from forcing entry. - Safety and Acoustic screens
Lexan® Margard® sheet is the ideal material for safety screening in sports stadia and other outdoor applications. - Permises Safety Glazing
Lexan® Margard® sheet will not shatter or splinter, so greatly reduces the risk of accidental injury in applications like internal partitions and doors.