Lexan and Lexan Margard
EGA Plastics Engineering supplies Lexan and Lexan Margard components and products, as well as raw material to the public. Lexan is a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic. This high-performance, weather-resistant material has a unique chemical makeup that makes it ideal to create numerous modern-day products for a variety of industries. This material is tough enough for bulletproof windows while being flexible enough to create more delicate products. Its unique properties and robust quality make Lexan plastic one of the most popular and widely used materials today.
Lexan Properties
Lexan polycarbonate is durable and weather-resistant and can undergo significant deformation without cracking or breaking. It is highly resistant to most chemicals and can handle high temperatures. Lexan material also displays a high level of impact resistance and a low level of flammability.
- Impact and temperature resistance
- Good dimensional stability
- Self-extinguishing
- Exceptional clarity and light transmission
- Excellent electrical insulation
Lexan Applications
Lexan is often used for bulletproof windows and windshields, including train and automobile windscreens and side windows. It is also used as moulds for silicone and urethane castings and machinery guards. Other applications include:
- Automotive components
- Locomotive components
- Aircraft components
- Electrical appliances
- Medical equipment components
- Outdoor signs
- Safety face-shields
- Storage modules
- Communications equipment
- Business machines
- Reusable containers
- Computers
- LED light pipes and diffusers
Lexan is offered in a range of structures, sizes, colours and finishes.
Industries where Lexan is used
- Automobile industry
- Transport industry
- Hospitality industry
- Computer industry