Thermal Resistance
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Makrolon® is an amorphous polymer with a glass
transition around 150°C. This makes Makrolon® suitable for
high heat applications up to 125°C such as high temperature sterilization
required for
medical items (equipment and instruments).
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Makrolon® stands out as an excellent choice for
metal and
glass replacement for service temperatures
that do not exceed more than 125°C.
For continuous service temperatures up to 150°C, use
high heat polycarbonate Apec®.
Manufacturing headlamps for
automotive lightings as well as
electronics and electrical components needs high heat properties
provided by Makrolon®.
This thermal resistance can also allow standard methods of sterilization for
containers/reusable bottles or the manufacturing and the use of many
consumer goods exposed to regular thermal stressing (kitchen ustensils,
etc.).
Figure 1 : below compares the
maximum service temperature of various transparent polymers. (Data compiled by
SpecialChem)
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