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Mass Transit Performance Glazing Solutions

MASS TRANSIT SOLUTIONS Your Plastic Experts Piedmont Plastics is committed to supporting the mass transit bus and rail markets with innovative compliant products and solutions. We offer access to the most diverse vendors and resources available in the industry. Our network coupled with our local distribution N. American footprint make it easy to consider Piedmont Plastics when sourcing materials and solutions. We follow industry best practices and believe in a local at home feel while doing business with our valued customers. Industries We Support Most all of the materials offered are transparent tints and clear in color. These materials are most always balanced by compliance to price. Piedmont Plastics offers glazing materials compliant to the following DOT Codes DOT ANSI Z26.1-1996 --- AS2 AS3 AS4 AS5 AS6 AS7 Glazing Partitions Portfolio Polycarbonate and acrylic sheet and parts DOT AS2 AS4 AS5 AS6 and AS7 compliant Fritted polycarbonate sheet and parts for structural bonding to window frames and bodies Custom sheet lamination colors and coatings available upon request FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH piedmontplastics.comlocations BUS RAIL SOLUTIONS Polycarbonate Rail Glazing Polycarbonate TG is a tough hard-coated polycarbonate sheet built to deliver both clarity and strength in demanding rail applications. Offered in 0.236 and 0.250 monolithic gauges the material can be integrated into dual-glazed systems to meet strict U.S. Federal Railroad standards for impact resistance ballistic protection and flammability. A thicker 0.460 monolithic option independently satisfies FRA requirements. Precision manufacturing ensures low distortion for excellent visual quality while the advanced hard coat layer defends against scratches harsh chemicals and prolonged exposure to the elements. Polycarbonate TG is available in clear as well as a selection of standard and custom tints. Polycarbonate Bus Driver Guards Polycarbonate DG sheet is a hard-coated polycarbonate designed for

outstanding optical clarity and long-lasting durability. Available in 0.236 and 0.375 thicknesses with a specified extrusion direction for proper installation it meets the rigorous demands of bus glazing applications. Polycarbonate DG offers excellent abrasion and chemical resistance along with superior impact strength to protect against vandalism and reduce the risk of driver assaults. Its clear finish allows for open interaction between drivers and passengers without compromising safety. Polycarbonate DG complies with DOTFMVSS 205 and ANSI Z26.1 Item AS-4 standards and is NHTSA-approved for use as a protective driver partition. FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH piedmontplastics.comlocations MASS TRANSIT SPECIFICATIONS Chemical Resistance Polycarbonate Sheet At Piedmont Plastics we offer a comprehensive selection of transportation-grade polycarbonate sheet products Chemical Tested Resistance Time engineered to meet the highest standards for safety Acetone 24 hrs durability and performance. 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 hrs 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 Our materials are specifically designed to withstand the demanding environments of the transportation industry providing impact resistance optical clarity and compliance with key regulatory requirements across transit rail and specialty vehicle applications. Impact Resistance 50 47 Total Energy ftlbs 40 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 Acids 30 30 25 Delta Haze

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 15 10 5 0 Hydrochloric Acid 20 0.6 Glass 2 Polycarbonate HV Uncoated PC Taber Abrasion per ASTM D 1044 100 cycles CS-10F wheel FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH piedmontplastics.comlocations TYPICAL PROPERTIES Property Test Method Units Values Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 - 1.2 Light Transmission Clear 0.236 0.250 ASTM D 1003 84 Light Transmission Clear 0.460 ASTM D 1003 80 Chemical Resistance ANSI Z26.1 Pass Taber Abrasion 100 Cycles Delta Haze CS-10F Wheel 500 g load ASTM D 1044 2 Tensile Strength Ultimate ASTM D 638 psi 9500 Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D 638 psi 340000 Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 psi 13500 Compressive Strength ASTM D 695 psi 12500 Izod Impact Strength Notched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin 16 Izod Impact Strength Unnotched 0.125 ASTM D 256 ftlbsin No Break Instrumented Impact 0.125 ASTM D 3763 ftlbs 47 Poissons Ratio ASTM E 132 0.38 Rockwell Hardness ASTM D 785 M70R118 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 Dielectric Constant 10 Hz ASTM D 150 2.96 Dielectric Constant 60 Hz ASTM D 150 3.17 Volume Resistivity ASTM D 257 Ohmcm 8.2 x 1016 Dissipation Factor 60 Hz ASTM D 150 0.0009 Dissipation Factor 1 MHz ASTM D 150 0.01 Stainless Steel Strip Electrodes ASTM D 495 Seconds 10 Tungsten Electrodes ASTM D 495 Seconds 120 Dielectric Strength in air 0.125 mils ASTM D 149 Vmil 380 49 CFR Part 238 Appendix B ASTM E 162 Is 100 49 CFR Part 238 Appendix B ASTM E 662 Ds 1.5 min Ds 4.0 min 100 200 49 CFR Part 223 Ballistic Pass 49 CFR Part 223 Impact Type I II Pass SMP 800-C Physical Mechanical Thermal Electrical Arc Resistance FlammabilityBallisticImpact Federal Railroad Administration Bombardier Toxic Gas Generation Pass Typical Properties are not

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