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Plaskolite TUFFAK® Sign Products Guide

TUFFAK SL matte and TUFFAK AR Abrasion resistant s Glare reduction The power of global. The service of local. Plaskolite is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality polycarbonate products which are continually leaders in global markets. Behind the technologically sophisticated solutions youll find the expertise of the global Plaskolite network. Customer focus innovation and environmental protection are objectives of equal importance in our corporate policy. For complete information on TUFFAK signage products call 800.254.1707 or visit our website www.plaskolite.com Code compliance and UL listings Product information Fabrication and forming guide TUFFAK SL matte adds a design dimension to high performance signage Competitive PC TUFFAK LD B27 TUFFAK LD B48 Non-glare finish on UV protected side Same high performing physical properties as TUFFAK SL TUFFAK AR transparent sheet expands design and application options Images and graphs demonstrate TUFFAK LDs ability to completely eliminate LED hot spots even when thinned by 50. Durable hard coated surface on one or two sides offers abrasion resistance for applications that need frequent cleaning and in high traffic areas Anti-graffiti protection for indoor and outdoor kiosks signs in airports hotels and other public facilities Enhanced chemical resistance UL 972 burglary resistant UL 94 HB flammability rating Thermoformed polycarbonate domes are all photographed with the same backlighting LEDs. Peaks in the light intensity vs. position graph for the competitive PC show strong LED hot spots. UL 94 V-0 0.394 No peaks are present in the TUFFAK LD graphs. Temperature Resistance ASTM D 648 Heat Deflection Temperature F 66 psi Heat Deflection Temperature F 264 psi TUFFAK 280 270 Acrylic PMMA 190 181 Impact Resistance ASTM D 3763 Material Total Energy ftlbs TUFFAK 0.125 46 Acrylic PMMA 2 Abrasion Resistance 30 30 25 Delta Haze Material TUFFAK polycarbonate 20 15 10 5 0 0.6 Glass 2 Tuffak AR Uncoated PC Tab

er Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles CS-10F wheel These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. 2018 PLASKOLITE LLC 082018 TUFFAK is a registered trademark of Plaskolite LLC PLASKOLITE 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 4 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com BRO005 A new generation of engineered sheet products for signage TUFFAK SL and TUFFAK LD Tradition of delivering the right elements for outstanding electric signage 1 Three-dimensional depth 1 Thermoforming TUFFAK sheet adds dimension to enhance logos letters and message Thinner deep draw areas retain strength TUFFAK NR Non-reflective co-extruded sheet TUFFAK NR-C Non-reflective coated sheet Anti-glare surface treatment provides impact resistant solution to current users of non-glare acrylic. Anti-glare surface with abrasion and chemical resistance. Non-reflective coating is lighter than most matte . 140 TUFFAK NR and NR-C Non-reflective sheet applications INTENDED MARKETS Digital displays Outdoor menu boards INTENDED MARKETS Ruggedized electronics for military aerospace and TV enclosures consumer products Digital displays Menu boards 2 Versatile sheet and reel sizes 2 Graphic panels A broad inventory of standard sheet and reels speeds delivery and facilitates production planning Standard sign colors Custom sizes can minimize material waste in high volume production jobs 3 TUFFAK LD delivers uniform light diffusion for todays LED signage 3 Eliminates LED hot spots even in deep draw thermoformed areas that are often problematic for other materials 3300. 400 fusion reduces light intensity variations shadowing even at smaller LED-diffuser sheet distances 4020 . .00.005 consistently satisfies dem

anding corporate jobs Delivers TUFFAK sheets recognized performance on impact temperature and weather resistance .0 00 0 . .1 electric signs UL 94 V-2 flammability rating 0.093-0.177 Characteristics NR NR-C Anti-glare 40 Economical Outdoors suitable 2nd surface printing Chemical resistant Abrasion resistant Formability Cold bending Gloss consistency Menu boards Medical monitors Outdoor signage UL 94 V-0 flammability rating 0.236 Performance that protects the image Specifications NR non-reflective coex NR-C non-reflective coated 5 .0245. .020 1. Thickness range 0.040 0.200 0.060 0.500 Weather resistance Design versatility and dimensional stability 413 0 UV protection technology provides long lasting outdoor life Allows closer placement of lighting sources to the sign face for more versatile and cost-effective designs 410 4001..0.2 3 impact protection across a broad temperature range Unsurpassed durability in production and use TUFFAK sheet helps minimize breakage losses for high production yields and ensures on-schedule installation 0 . 0 .0..1 electric signs Gloss level 60 Target 37 3 Target 37 5 Non-glare layer One side only One side only UL 94 HB flammability rating Weathering OK 3500 hrs. Xenon OK 3500 hrs. Xenon Haze .0118 thick 19 - 21 19 - 21 Light transmission 0.118 thick 88 - 91 88 - 91 Masking non-reflective side Adhesive-based Adhesive-based Message centers Heavy duty gauges Fuel dispensers TUFFAK SL and TUFFAK LD Tradition of delivering the right elements for outstanding electric signage 1 Three-dimensional depth 1 Thermoforming TUFFAK sheet adds dimension to enhance logos letters and message Thinner deep draw areas retain strength TUFFAK NR Non-reflective co-extruded sheet TUFFAK NR-C Non-reflective coated sheet Anti-glare surface treatment provides impact resistant solution to current users of non-glare acrylic. Anti-glare surface with abrasion and chemical resistance. Non-reflective coating is lighter than m

ost matte . 140 TUFFAK NR and NR-C Non-reflective sheet applications INTENDED MARKETS Digital displays Outdoor menu boards INTENDED MARKETS Ruggedized electronics for military aerospace and TV enclosures consumer products Digital displays Menu boards 2 Versatile sheet and reel sizes 2 Graphic panels A broad inventory of standard sheet and reels speeds delivery and facilitates production planning Standard sign colors Custom sizes can minimize material waste in high volume production jobs 3 TUFFAK LD delivers uniform light diffusion for todays LED signage 3 Eliminates LED hot spots even in deep draw thermoformed areas that are often problematic for other materials 3300. 400 fusion reduces light intensity variations shadowing even at smaller LED-diffuser sheet distances 4020 . .00.005 consistently satisfies demanding corporate jobs Delivers TUFFAK sheets recognized performance on impact temperature and weather resistance .0 00 0 . .1 electric signs UL 94 V-2 flammability rating 0.093-0.177 Characteristics NR NR-C Anti-glare 40 Economical Outdoors suitable 2nd surface printing Chemical resistant Abrasion resistant Formability Cold bending Gloss consistency Menu boards Medical monitors Outdoor signage UL 94 V-0 flammability rating 0.236 Performance that protects the image Specifications NR non-reflective coex NR-C non-reflective coated 5 .0245. .020 1. Thickness range 0.040 0.200 0.060 0.500 Weather resistance Design versatility and dimensional stability 413 0 UV protection technology provides long lasting outdoor life Allows closer placement of lighting sources to the sign face for more versatile and cost-effective designs 410 4001..0.2 3 impact protection across a broad temperature range Unsurpassed durability in production and use TUFFAK sheet helps minimize breakage losses for high production yields and ensures on-schedule installation 0 . 0 .0..1 electric signs Gloss level 60 Target 37 3 Target 37 5 Non-glare lay

er One side only One side only UL 94 HB flammability rating Weathering OK 3500 hrs. Xenon OK 3500 hrs. Xenon Haze .0118 thick 19 - 21 19 - 21 Light transmission 0.118 thick 88 - 91 88 - 91 Masking non-reflective side Adhesive-based Adhesive-based Message centers Heavy duty gauges Fuel dispensers TUFFAK SL and TUFFAK LD Tradition of delivering the right elements for outstanding electric signage 1 Three-dimensional depth 1 Thermoforming TUFFAK sheet adds dimension to enhance logos letters and message Thinner deep draw areas retain strength TUFFAK NR Non-reflective co-extruded sheet TUFFAK NR-C Non-reflective coated sheet Anti-glare surface treatment provides impact resistant solution to current users of non-glare acrylic. Anti-glare surface with abrasion and chemical resistance. Non-reflective coating is lighter than most matte . 140 TUFFAK NR and NR-C Non-reflective sheet applications INTENDED MARKETS Digital displays Outdoor menu boards INTENDED MARKETS Ruggedized electronics for military aerospace and TV enclosures consumer products Digital displays Menu boards 2 Versatile sheet and reel sizes 2 Graphic panels A broad inventory of standard sheet and reels speeds delivery and facilitates production planning Standard sign colors Custom sizes can minimize material waste in high volume production jobs 3 TUFFAK LD delivers uniform light diffusion for todays LED signage 3 Eliminates LED hot spots even in deep draw thermoformed areas that are often problematic for other materials 3300. 400 fusion reduces light intensity variations shadowing even at smaller LED-diffuser sheet distances 4020 . .00.005 consistently satisfies demanding corporate jobs Delivers TUFFAK sheets recognized performance on impact temperature and weather resistance .0 00 0 . .1 electric signs UL 94 V-2 flammability rating 0.093-0.177 Characteristics NR NR-C Anti-glare 40 Economical Outdoors suitable 2nd surface printing Chemical resistant Abrasion resistant Formability

Cold bending Gloss consistency Menu boards Medical monitors Outdoor signage UL 94 V-0 flammability rating 0.236 Performance that protects the image Specifications NR non-reflective coex NR-C non-reflective coated 5 .0245. .020 1. Thickness range 0.040 0.200 0.060 0.500 Weather resistance Design versatility and dimensional stability 413 0 UV protection technology provides long lasting outdoor life Allows closer placement of lighting sources to the sign face for more versatile and cost-effective designs 410 4001..0.2 3 impact protection across a broad temperature range Unsurpassed durability in production and use TUFFAK sheet helps minimize breakage losses for high production yields and ensures on-schedule installation 0 . 0 .0..1 electric signs Gloss level 60 Target 37 3 Target 37 5 Non-glare layer One side only One side only UL 94 HB flammability rating Weathering OK 3500 hrs. Xenon OK 3500 hrs. Xenon Haze .0118 thick 19 - 21 19 - 21 Light transmission 0.118 thick 88 - 91 88 - 91 Masking non-reflective side Adhesive-based Adhesive-based Message centers Heavy duty gauges Fuel dispensers TUFFAK SL matte and TUFFAK AR Abrasion resistant s Glare reduction The power of global. The service of local. Plaskolite is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality polycarbonate products which are continually leaders in global markets. Behind the technologically sophisticated solutions youll find the expertise of the global Plaskolite network. Customer focus innovation and environmental protection are objectives of equal importance in our corporate policy. For complete information on TUFFAK signage products call 800.254.1707 or visit our website www.plaskolite.com Code compliance and UL listings Product information Fabrication and forming guide TUFFAK SL matte adds a design dimension to high performance signage Competitive PC TUFFAK LD B27 TUFFAK LD B48 Non-glare finish on UV protected side Same high performing physical properties as TUFFAK S

L TUFFAK AR transparent sheet expands design and application options Images and graphs demonstrate TUFFAK LDs ability to completely eliminate LED hot spots even when thinned by 50. Durable hard coated surface on one or two sides offers abrasion resistance for applications that need frequent cleaning and in high traffic areas Anti-graffiti protection for indoor and outdoor kiosks signs in airports hotels and other public facilities Enhanced chemical resistance UL 972 burglary resistant UL 94 HB flammability rating Thermoformed polycarbonate domes are all photographed with the same backlighting LEDs. Peaks in the light intensity vs. position graph for the competitive PC show strong LED hot spots. UL 94 V-0 0.394 No peaks are present in the TUFFAK LD graphs. Temperature Resistance ASTM D 648 Heat Deflection Temperature F 66 psi Heat Deflection Temperature F 264 psi TUFFAK 280 270 Acrylic PMMA 190 181 Impact Resistance ASTM D 3763 Material Total Energy ftlbs TUFFAK 0.125 46 Acrylic PMMA 2 Abrasion Resistance 30 30 25 Delta Haze Material TUFFAK polycarbonate 20 15 10 5 0 0.6 Glass 2 Tuffak AR Uncoated PC Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles CS-10F wheel These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. 2018 PLASKOLITE LLC 082018 TUFFAK is a registered trademark of Plaskolite LLC PLASKOLITE 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 4 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com BRO005 A new generation of engineered sheet products for signage TUFFAK SL matte and TUFFAK AR Abrasion resistant s Glare reduction The power of global. The service of local. Plaskolite is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality polycarbonate products which are continually leaders in global

markets. Behind the technologically sophisticated solutions youll find the expertise of the global Plaskolite network. Customer focus innovation and environmental protection are objectives of equal importance in our corporate policy. For complete information on TUFFAK signage products call 800.254.1707 or visit our website www.plaskolite.com Code compliance and UL listings Product information Fabrication and forming guide TUFFAK SL matte adds a design dimension to high performance signage Competitive PC TUFFAK LD B27 TUFFAK LD B48 Non-glare finish on UV protected side Same high performing physical properties as TUFFAK SL TUFFAK AR transparent sheet expands design and application options Images and graphs demonstrate TUFFAK LDs ability to completely eliminate LED hot spots even when thinned by 50. Durable hard coated surface on one or two sides offers abrasion resistance for applications that need frequent cleaning and in high traffic areas Anti-graffiti protection for indoor and outdoor kiosks signs in airports hotels and other public facilities Enhanced chemical resistance UL 972 burglary resistant UL 94 HB flammability rating Thermoformed polycarbonate domes are all photographed with the same backlighting LEDs. Peaks in the light intensity vs. position graph for the competitive PC show strong LED hot spots. UL 94 V-0 0.394 No peaks are present in the TUFFAK LD graphs. Temperature Resistance ASTM D 648 Heat Deflection Temperature F 66 psi Heat Deflection Temperature F 264 psi TUFFAK 280 270 Acrylic PMMA 190 181 Impact Resistance ASTM D 3763 Material Total Energy ftlbs TUFFAK 0.125 46 Acrylic PMMA 2 Abrasion Resistance 30 30 25 Delta Haze Material TUFFAK polycarbonate 20 15 10 5 0 0.6 Glass 2 Tuffak AR Uncoated PC Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles CS-10F wheel These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use are beyond our con

trol. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. 2018 PLASKOLITE LLC 082018 TUFFAK is a registered trademark of Plaskolite LLC PLASKOLITE 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 4 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com BRO005 A new generation of engineered sheet products for signage