SAPHIR™ is a hard-coated extruded polycarbonate sheet, glass like in appearance. In SAPHIR™ we have combined high impact strength with the additional qualities of improved weather and chemical resistance as well as high protection against abrasion. This is possible due to a two-sided coating made of hard silicon, which is known as the very best on the market.
The high impact strength of SAPHIR™ is maintained over a wide range of temperatures: -40ºC to +90ºC.

Qualities:

• Coated with hard silicon
• Anti-abrasive surface on one or two sides
• Resistant to many chemicals, including graffiti paint
• Resistant to heat, cold, sun, rain, snow and ice
• Extremely high break resistance – almost unbreakable
• Excellent combination with COLORADO™
• Excellent impact strength
• Lightweight compared to glass
• Good fire behavior classification
• Usable over a wide temperature range

Application areas:
Applications in safety glazing, thanks to the improved scratch resistance and the high impact strength. The hard coating is resistant to many chemicals, which is important for applications within the machine industry. SAPHIR™ is virtually unbreakable, does not splinter and is therefore suitable as machine protection.
Using SAPHIR™ can solve vandalism. Paint and graffiti does not stick to the coating and can be easily removed with detergents.
An example of an application in the combination SAPHIR™ and COLORADO™ is tractor roofing with green tint. SAPHIR™ can only be used for flat constructions and Arla can not be responsible for any
kind of formed applications.

Available in:
All colours (as SAPHIR™ COLORADO™).