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Powersport manufacturers are continuing to drive improved safety and environmental performance, while consumers demand unique and stylish features. As a result, windshields are increasingly designed as spherical 3D shapes. Many manufacturers select LEXAN™ and MARGARD™ sheets with their formable hard coating for windshield applications while complying with regulatory requirements for abrasion resistance and weatherability.
Other high performance requirements include impact and chemical resistance, colorability, UV resistance and weatherability, and processability. Here, LEXAN™ SLX, GELOY™, XENOY™, LEXAN EXL™, NORYL™ and CYCOLOY™ resins can help achieve the distinctive styling that spells commercial success.
PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
- DOT/FMVSS compliance
- Abrasion resistance
- Impact resistance, including cold weather
- Weight reduction
- Optical quality
- Design freedom
- Chemical resistance
- Conductivity
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS:
- Flat windshields
- Formed windscreens
- Roof systems/sky lights
- Side, back and door glazing
- Body panels – Hoods, doors and bumpers
- Accessories - saddlebags