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Heavy Equipment and Glazing Solutions

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS Piedmont Offers Over 50 Branch Locations Expert Product Knowledge Local Inventory Value-Added Services Who We Are At Piedmont Plastics our recipe for success for over 50 years has been excellent customer service local knowledgeable employees and competitive prices on the worlds best brands. Our Commitment In that time we have grown from a local supplier of Customer service is a core value of Piedmont Plastics. basic plastic shapes and films to one of the leading plastic distributors in North America. We are committed to providing every customer with the highest level of service in the industry. With a reputation for integrity that permeates every aspect of our business we have established a legacy of customer service and product quality. We embrace every opportunity to promote enjoyable profitable relationships with our customers employees and suppliers. This commitment reaches far beyond simply providing you with our knowledgeable sales representatives and the right product mix. Through our dedication to this goal our customers have come to rely on us for With over 50 distribution centers throughout North America chances are we have what you need when you need it... FAST. Find more solutions at www.piedmontplastics.com On-Time Shipping Premier Brands Industry Expertise Quality Management Systems State-of-the-Art Conversion Equipment your trusted source for PERFORMANCE PLASTICS Heavy Equipment Solutions 1 CAB GLAZING SOLUTIONS Polycarbonate Sheet Polycarbonate FP Glazing that can be structurally bonded to cab and offers excellent UV and scratch protection. Polycarbonate AR Glazing that must be mechanically fastened and offers excellent UV and scratch protection. Polycarbonate HV Glazing that performs similarly to Polycarbonate AR but with improved optics and protection for heavy equipment. Polycarbonate TG Glazing that performs similarly to Polycarbonate HV but will meet most transportation codes. Hygard Lexgard AZCARB BR Laminated

glazing applications that require operator protection from flying objects ballistic and forced entry protection and must be flat not curved. Custom Solutions Anti-fog coatings thermoformed parts hard coating fritting part identification and laminating. POLYCARBONATE HV SHEET Heavy Glazing Equipment Polycarbonate HV sheet is a premium hard-coated polycarbonate engineered for applications requiring superior clarity durability and weatherability. Manufactured using advanced production and quality control processes it offers low optical distortion and exceptional resistance to abrasion and chemicals. The durable hard coat also ensures reliable performance in outdoor environments. Polycarbonate HV is available in clear and a range of standard or custom tints to suit specific design and functional needs. Applications Off-road specialty and heavy duty vehicle glazing. Typical Properties Property Test Method Units Values Light Transmission Clear 0.375 ASTM D 1003 80 Light Transmission Clear 0.500 ASTM D 1003 77 Chemical Resistance ANSI Z26.1 Pass Taber Abrasion 100 Cycles Delta Haze CS-10F Wheel 500 g load ASTM D 1044 2 Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 psi 13500 Compressive Strength ASTM D 695 psi 12500 Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D 638 psi 340000 0.38 Izod Impact Strength Notched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 16 Izod Impact Strength Unnotched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 60 no break Instrumented Impact 0.125 ASTM D 3763 ftlbs 47 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 ininF 3.75 x 10-5 Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi ASTM D 648 F 270 Heat Deflection Temperature 66 psi ASTM D 648 F 280 Physical Specific Gravity Mechanical Poissons Ratio Thermal Typical Properties are not for specification purposes Heavy Equipment Solutions 3 POLYCARBONATE HV SHEET Chemical Resistance Resistance Time 24 hrs Ammonia 10 concentration 24 hrs Antifreeze 5050 24 hrs Benzene 24 hrs Bleach Clorox concentrated 24 hrs Chloroform 24 hrs Denatured Alcohol 24 hrs Di 2-ethylhexyl phthalate 24 h

rs Diesel Oil 24 hrs Isopropyl Alcohol IPA 24 hrs Kerosene 24 hrs Methyl Alcohol 24 hrs Methyl Butyl Ketone 24 hrs Methyl Ethyl Ketone 24 hrs Methylene Chloride 24 hrs Naphthalene 1-bromo- 24 hrs Potassium Hydroxide - Lye 10 24 hrs Sodium Hydroxide 10 24 hrs Toluene 24 hrs Turpentine 24 hrs Unleaded Gasoline 87 Octane 24 hrs Vinegar 24 hrs Xylene 24 hrs Acids Hydrochloric Acid 20 24 hrs Nitric Acid 20 24 hrs Sulfuric Acid 20 24 hrs Tested in accordance to ASTM D 1308-02 Always keep hazardous chemicals away from uncoated edge of Polycarbonate Sheet Impact Resistance 50 47 40 Total Energy ftlbs Acetone 30 20 10 0 0.5 Glass 2 Acrylic Polycarbonate HV Instrumented Impact per ASTM D 3763 sample thickness is 0.125 nominal Abrasion Resistance 30 30 25 20 Delta Haze Chemical Tested 15 10 5 0 0.6 Glass 2 Polycarbonate HV Uncoated PC Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles CS-10F wheel