TUFLITE Compact and Embossed Clear Sheets

The compact & embossed clear sheets from TUFLITE provide a perfect solution from the harsh and extreme weather. What is more, the solid and embossed polycarbonate sheets from TUFLITE have both the sides UV coextruded.

Technical Data

Through scorching summers, torrential rains and freezing winters, the high impact resistant TUFLITE solid polycarbonate sheets can withstand the extremities. TUFLITE combines a unique combination of features, allowing a wide range of applications in the modern world.

Polycarbonates are one of the most advanced polymers in the field of Plastics today. They offer unequalled mix of desirable properties like high impact strength, transparency, light weight, flexibility, durability, thermal and fire resistance.

Fire Retardant (Self Extinguishing)

TUFLITE solid sheets have an excellent flammability rating (UL94 V-2), are self extinguishing and suitable for use in areas prone to fire. These sheets do not release toxic gases and are comparatively much less flammable than GRP and Acrylic (PMMA) sheets.

Excellent Impact Resistance

TUFLITE solid sheets possess exceptional impact resistance. These sheets are manufactured from high quality Bayer polycarbonate resin, which has 250 times the impact strength of glass and up to 40 times that of Acrylic (PMMA) sheets of similar thickness. TUFLITE solid UV sheets are virtually unbreakable.

Superior Clarity and Light Transmission

Clear TUFLITE solid sheets are as transparent as glass and have a light transmission of 90 %. These sheets are also available in translucent configuration for light diffusion.

Weather Protected

TUFLITE solid sheets possess a special Ultraviolet barrier, which cuts off 99.9% of harmful ultraviolet radiation. This protection ensures zero damage to UV sensitive products like furnishings and upholstery, paint, carpets and also prevents harm to the human skin. Further, this UV layer is co-extruded and hence cannot peel or delaminate from the sheet, ensuring long term durability and sustained weather protection.

Design Flexibility

TUFLITE solid sheets can be cold curved in both directions. That is parallel or perpendicular to the line of extrusion. This offers design flexibility to install these sheets over curved roofs or walls (Radius of curvature will be defined by the thickness of sheet to be used).

Broad Range Temperature Resistance

TUFLITE solid sheets remain stable under extreme climatic conditions, remaining virtually unchanged between temperatures of -40C and +120C. This signifies that the sheets can perform below freezing point and above boiling point of water. Adequate allowance needs to be made for thermal movement in the fixing arrangement.

Better heat / thermal insulation TUFLITE Solid Sheets exhibit better insulation values against heat or cold when compared to glass or GRP sheets.

Handling with Ease

Due to their relatively light weight and high impact strength, TUFLITE solid sheets are convenient to store, handle and install. Conventional tools can be used to cut, trim or drill holes in the sheets.

Chemical Resistance

TUFLITE solid sheets are resistant to a wide range of chemicals. They are generally unaffected by acids, alcohols, glycols, mineral oils, animal and vegetable fats, kerosene and non-abrasive cleaners. However they are affected by benzene, petrol, ketones, acetones, phenols chlorinated and aromatic hydrocarbons, petroleum based paints, abrasive cleaners and solvents. For more information contact your distributor for a data sheet.

Simple Maintenance

Clean using a mild detergent and warm water. Use a soft sponge. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

TUFLITE Solid Sheets Warranty

TUFLITE solid sheets are backed by a 10 years warranty against loss of light transmission and a 5 years warranty against hail breakage. Provided that all warranty conditions are satisfied, these warranties will be honoured anywhere in the world where TUFLITE solid sheets are sold.

Standard Dimensions

Light & Heat Transmission

(Typical values on a 3.0mm thick sheet)