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Makrolon® Multiwall
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Makrolon® Multiwall polycarbonate glazing system provides outstanding flexibility in design and advanced heat reflecting and light transmitting performance. An advanced construction of internal walls and chambers gives excellent insulation properties and impact strength 250 times that of glass. Both sides of the sheet have a co-extruded UV barrier which provides protection from 99.9% of harmful UV radiation, giving superior resistance to outdoor weathering. Made from Makrolon® polycarbonate resin, Makrolon® Multiwall ensures high impact strength, clarity and excellent weather resistance.

 
Shading
Co-efficient Ratio (8mm)
0.91 0.79 0.66 0.40 0.43 0.32
Light
Transmission
76% 50% 30% 22% 22% 7%
Transparent  
Translucent          
Thicknesses 8mm and 10mm
Benefits  • Flexible
 • Excellent insulation properties
 • Contemporary style
Product
Certification

 

Product Specifications

Standard Widths
700mm (8mm) - all colours
1050mm (8mm) - all colours
980mm (10mm) - all colours

Standard Lengths
1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0*, 8.0*, 9.0 metres
*980mm (10mm) only

Sheet Weight
8mm - 1500gsm
10mm - 1700gsm

Gauges
8mm and 10mm

   
Features & Benefits
Warranty
VERSATILE Can be used for a multitude of applications including roofing or glazing on horizontal, vertical or sloped surfaces  
impact resistance Impact strength 250 times higher than glass.

 

LIGHT WEIGHT Easy to lift and manoeuvre at 1/6 the weight of standard glass and 1/3 the weight of acrylic

 

LIGHT & HEAT
TRANSMISSION
Lets the light in while keeping the heat out for maximum comfort  
99.9% UV protection A co-extruded UV barrier protects you from harmful UV radiation and the product from UV degradation and yellowing.

 

fire performance Suitable for use in bushfire prone areas, backed by CSIRO appraisal. Also designed for fire resistance and to self extinguish.

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wind load Suitable for use in high wind areas.

 

bayer makrolon resin Made from high quality Bayer Makrolon polycarbonate resin designed for high impact resistance and excellent transparency.

 

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE Resistant to harsh chemicals and materials, including several mineral and organic acids, oxidising agents and many others  
EASY INSTALLATION Easy slot in installation system, with a 1 piece H bar system. 2 piece H bar system also available for increased flexibility.

 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY Excellent insulation properties saves on airconditioning and heating costs  
WEATHER RESISTANCE Stands up to extreme outdoor exposure conditions, maintaining its normal mechanical properties at temperatures from -40°C to +100°C  
boundry conditions Suitable for use when boundry conditions apply, backed by CSIRO appraisal.

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WARRANTY Backed by a 10 year Laserlite warranty

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Comparison to Glass
based on 8mm clear Makrolon® Multiwall vs. 8mm clear standard glass.

Applications
Pergolas Screens
Patios Fences
Carports Gazebos
Verandas Sunrooms
Skylights Outdoor Entertaining Areas
Canopies Awnings
 
Performance
Product Performance  
Shading Co-efficient Ratio (SC) Light Transmission (LT)
Warmest
Coolest
Warmest
Coolest
Shading Co-efficient (SC): A ratio of the warming effect of the sun’s rays through a sheet divided by the sun’s warming effect through 3mm float glass (300-2500nm). The lower
the figure the cooler it is under the sheet.
 
Light Transmission (LT): % of visible light transmission (400 - 700nm) that passes through the sheet. The lower the figure the less light passes through the sheet.
Heat Transmission (HT) Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient (SHGC)
Warmest
Coolest
Warmest
Coolest
Heat Transmission (HT): % of total solar radiation transmission (300 - 2800nm). This value describes the ability of the sheet to conduct heat. The lower the figure the greater the heat resistance, the cooler it is under the sheet.
 
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): Total solar energy transmitted or absorbed and re-radiated under the sheet (300-2500nm). The lower the figure the cooler it is under the sheet.
Performance Warranty

Makrolon® Multiwall is backed by a 10 yr warranty against loss of light transmission a 5-year warranty against breakage caused by hailstones up to 25mm in diameter. For full warranty conditions, click here.

 

Installation
Click here for installation instructions.
Click here to download animated installation guide for 1 Piece H-Bar System (15.2mb zip file).
Please note: Microsoft PowerPoint is required to view this installation guide.
Click here to download animated installation guide for 2 Piece H-Bar System (9.8mb zip file).
Please note: Microsoft PowerPoint is required to view this installation guide.
 
Technical Data
For general technical information including UV Protection, Handling, Storage and Cleaning, Chemical Properties, Curving, Cautions, Do’s and Don’ts click here.
Test Compliances

Makrolon® Multiwall is a high quality product that complies with many tests.

 
  Impact Resistance
Sandbag Impact Test
  Fire Performance
Makrolon® Multiwall is suitable for use in bush fire prone areas, backed by CSIRO appraisal. Makrolon® Multiwall is self extinguishing, stops the spread of flame and also has excellent fire resistant properties.
Click here to download the CSIRO bushfire appraisal

Early fire Hazard Test AS 1530.3 1999

  Wind Load

Makrolon® Multiwall is suitable for use in high wind load areas. Makrolon® Multiwall meets the requirements of AS 1170.2.2002 SAA Loading code Part 2 – Wind Loads.

Makrolon® Multiwall Wind Load Test Results.
Makrolon® Multiwall special installation instructions.
  Boundary Conditions
Makrolon® Multiwall is suitable for use where boundary conditions apply, backed by CSIRO appraisal.
Click here to download the CSIRO boundary condition appraisal
Material Safety Data Sheet
Material Saftety Data Sheet
Typical Mechanical Properties
 

Properties

Units

Value

Standards

Elastic Modulus 1mm/min

MPa

2400

ISO527

Tensile Stress at yield 50mm.min

MPa

63

ISO527

Tensile Strain at yield 50mm/min

%

6

ISO527

Nominal tensile strain at break 50mm/min

%

>50

ISO527

CHARPY Impact strength at 23ºC

kJ/m²

Non Break

ISO179/1eU

CHARPY Impact strength at -30ºC

kJ/m²

Non Break

ISO179/1eU

Notched IZOD Impact strength 23º

kJ/m²

80

ISO180/4A

Notched IZOD Impact strength -30Cº

kJ/m²

20

ISO180/4A

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