On 7/31/2015 4:53 PM, towertalk-request@contesting.com wrote:
Lexan strength advantage over plexiglass degrades with exposure to UV.
Patrick NJ5G
As does plexiglass (acrylic resin). When specifying any plastic for
direct sun exposure UV-stabilized grades must be used if long life is
desired. Given this caveat my choice would be for polycarbonate over
acrylic.
Sabic Lexan (formerly GE Lexan) comes in UV-stabilized grades in the 1x3
series (123, 133, 163), as does Bayer in their Makrolon GP and OP lines
of polycarbonate. The Bayer product is available through USPlastics in
small quantities:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24785
I'd love to see the final product, Jim!
Cheers & 73,
Howie - WA4PSC
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