TUFFAK IR polycarbonate sheet WELDING FACE SHIELDS TUFFAK IR is a polycarbonate sheet product developed to meet ANSI Z87.1 EN 169 and CSA Z94.3 standards for face shield applications. Proprietary additive systems block UV and IR light providing protection during gas flame welding and cutting operations and meeting the requirements for welding shades 3 and 5. Polycarbonates toughness provides outstanding impact performance and state-of-theart extrusion manufacturing delivers high optical quality needed for face shield applications. APPLICATIONS Face shields for flame welding and cutting general IR protection 3 1.0 . Typical Properties Property Test Method Units Values PHYSICAL Specific Gravity ASTM D 792 - 1.2 Water Absorption 24 hrs ASTM D 570 0.15 Poissons Ratio ASTM E 132 - 0.35 ANSI Z87.1 - Pass EN 169 - Pass CSA Z94.3 - Pass AWS F2.3M2011 - Pass Tensile Strength Break ASTM D 638 psi 9500 Tensile Strength Yield ASTM D 638 psi 9000 Tensile Modulus ASTM D 638 psi 340000 Elongation ASTM D 638 110 Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 psi 13500 345000 Light Transmission Welding shades 3 and 5 Welding Curtain Grade . ..0 MECHANICAL Flexural Modulus ASTM D 790 psi Compressive Strength ASTM D 695 psi 12500 Compressive Modulus ASTM D 695 psi 345000 Instrumental Impact 0.044 ASTM D 3763 ftlbs 18 3.75 x 10-5 THERMAL Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D 696 ininF Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi ASTM D 648 F 270 Heat Deflection Temperature 66 psi ASTM D 648 F 280 Stainless Steel Strip Electrodes ASTM D 495 Seconds 10 Tungsten Electrodes ASTM D 495 Seconds 120 ASTM D 149 Vmil 380 Ignition Temperature Self ASTM D 1929 F 1070 Ignition Temperature Flash ASTM D 1929 F 870 ELECTRICAL Arc Resistance Dielectric Strength In air 0.125 FLAMMABILITY Typical Properties are not for specification purposes Energy to Maximum Load -20 C 15 TUFFAK IR polycarbonate sheet 10 0 The high temperatures of flame welding and cutting emit 0.044 0.044 0.044 0.066 IRUV and PETG Acetate Propianate
a range TUFFAK of visible IR light that can damage your eyes when that light is too bright. A green tint alone in any material does not indicate compliance. Plaskolite recommends only TUFFAK IR where Shade 3 and Shade 5 standards apply. ANSI Z87.1 Testing Results Light Transmission 16 14 Shade 3 12 Shade 5 10 8 6 4 2 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Superior impact performance for maximum peace of mind The high molecular weight of TUFFAK IR extrusion grade polycarbonate yields high impact strength and high toughness at a wide temperature range. TUFFAK IR polycarbonate also meets high mass high velocity and needle penetration requirements in standard face shield designs. Energy to Maximum Load ft lbs Meeting Shade 3 and Shade 5 standards for maximum safety 20 Instrumented Impact ASTM D 3763 Room Temperature -20 C 15 10 0 Wavelength nm 0.044 TUFFAK IR 0.044 PETG 0.044 Acetate 0.066 Propianate Shade 3 and Shade 5 of TUFFAK IR polycarbonate meet the ANSI Z87.1 EN 169 and CSA Z94.3 light transmission requirements for flame welding applications. 45 Taber Abrasion ASTM D 1044 Haze Increase 40 35 30 25 20 Light Transmission 16 15 14 Shade 3 12 Shade 5 10 8 6 4 2 0 200 10 5 0 ANSI Z87.1 Testing Results 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Wavelength nm 100 Cycles TUFFAK FC 250 Cycles Competitive Formable 500 Cycles Uncoated PC 45 Taber Abrasion ASTM D 1044 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 Haze Increase 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 PLASKOLITE 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 4 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com PDS135
