PITTSBURGH, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Water, salt, sun – boats must withstand harsh environments day in and day out. With this in mind, Covestro has formulated a family of marine-grade polycarbonates for flexible boat enclosures. These materials provide boaters with clear, unobstructed views that make navigating the open water a breeze.
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Makrolon® marine grade polycarbonate products provide a glass-like, wrinkle-free appearance. Combining clarity with durability, Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet provides a clear, unobstructed view on the water. These low-distortion, high- impact-resistant products can be sewn using commercially available, heavy duty sewing machines or adhesive bonded. They withstand the harshest environments, including salt and sun exposure, while providing a stunning view for years to come.
“Covestro developed a revolutionary glazing material based on the needs of the industry. We believe when Covestro asked what was needed, they listened and developed a great polycarbonate product,” said Mark Mitchell, boat owner. “The specified material checks all the boxes for boat owners: maximum optics and low distortion. These materials have really redefined the view from the captain’s chair.”
Designed for the most demanding applications, key benefits of Makrolon® Marine 5 polycarbonate sheet include:
- Five-year limited warranty for microcracks, yellowing, and breakage
- Highest weathering performance
- High optics, long-term clarity and low optical distortion
- Two-sided hard coat protection against abrasion, UV and chemical attack
- Sew-ability
- Availability in 0.060″ and 0.080″
- Ability to be used in flat and curved applications
Makrolon® VR, a high-optical-clarity alternative to vinyl for flat and curved applications, features:
- Two-sided enhanced weatherability, resistance to yellowing
- Improved sew-ability & cut-ability over heavier gauge polycarbonate options
- Ability to be rolled, which is ideal where space is limited
- Availability in 0.040″
- A five-year limited warranty for breakage
“We’ve worked with multiple levels of the supply chain and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate on innovative, next-generation, high-performance and flexible glazing materials for the marine industry,” said Celeste Dunn, transportation segment manager – Polycarbonate Sheet, Covestro LLC.
Covestro offers several grades of polycarbonate sheets for marine glazing applications. For additional details, visit our website.
About Covestro LLC:
Covestro LLC is one of the leading producers of high-performance polymers in North America and is part of the global Covestro business, which is among the world’s largest polymer companies with 2016 sales of EUR 11.9 billion. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, electrical and electronics, and medical industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics and the chemical industry itself. Covestro has 30 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 15,600 people at the end of 2016.
Find more information at www.covestro.us or www.sheets.covestro.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Covestro AG. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Covestro’s public reports which are available on the Covestro website at www.covestro.com. Covestro assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
Makrolon® is a registered trademark of the Covestro group.
Covestro has formulated a family of marine-grade polycarbonates for flexible boat enclosures. The Makrolon® materials provide boaters with clear, unobstructed views that make navigating the open water a breeze.
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Contact: Cindy Race
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