Plastics for Horticulture
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PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE INTRODUCTION Polycarbonate Sheet for Greenhouse Glazing Manufactured by plastics specialists Brett Martin, Marlon is a technically superior product which not only achieves the high levels of photosynthetic light transmission necessary for healthy plant growth but also combines high impact resistance, condensation control and UV protection. IMPACT Protection Damage to greenhouse glazing can be hazardous and expensive. Marlon polycarbonate is 200 times more resistant to impact than glass, providing excellent protection against hailstones, vandalism and accidental...

PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE POLYCARBONATE SHEET Polycarbonate Sheet Range Available in a range of multiwall, corrugated, corrugated multiwall and flat sheet options, which are easily cut or cold curved, Marlon polycarbonate can be perfectly integrated into any greenhouse design construction. Clear sheet options maximise natural light transmission whilst a range of tints offer varying degrees of solar control. Advance sheet technologies include a diffuser opal tint which maximises on light transmission whilst eliminating hotspots and an optional anti-condensation layer which reduces fogging...

PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE Multiwall POLYCARBONATE multiwall POLYCARBONATE SHEET Marlon ST Longlife is a lightweight multiwall polycarbonate insulating glazing sheet. It is manufactured from damage resistant polycarbonate with added co-extruded Longlife protection from the effects of UV weathering. MARLON ST HORTICULTURAL RANGE Fourwall (Four) - thicknesses 8mm & 10mm Triplewall (Triple) - thickness 16mm A full range of accessories are also available, please refer to the Accessories Product Guide. • Double Sided UV Protection • Condensation Control Marlon ST Longlife carries a 10 year...

PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE Multiwall POLYCARBONATE Tints & Colours Clear Marlon ST Longlife can achieve excess of 80% light transmission making it an ideal material for providing maximum daylight into a building. A range of tints are also available for varying degrees of solar control. LIGHT TRANSMISSION Light Transmission COLOUR Maximum Light Clear Glass Clear (g) Solar Control (g) Glass Fibre Filled Glass effect The addition of glass fibre to the sheet formulation creates an attractive sheet finish and can add to the aesthetics of a building. SPECIALS Special colours are available on...

PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE Corrugated POLYCARBONATE CORRUGATED POLYCARBONATE SHEET Marlon CS Longlife corrugated polycarbonate sheet is a high performance glazing material with UV protection. With an impact resistance up to 200 times greater than glass, the robust yet lightweight nature of the product makes it ideal for horticultural applications. Greca Profile Marlon CS Longlife carries a 10 year light transmission warranty and a 3 year weather breakage warranty. 1000 Omega Profile A full range of accessories are also available, please refer to the Accessories Product Guide. (special...

PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE Corrugated POLYCARBONATE Softer, diffused natural light. Minimises shadows and glare. Marlon CS Longlife is available in Diffuser Opal, a soft opal tinted sheet with advanced solar control and enhanced UV resilience. Diffuser Opal’s clever technology dissipates daylight as it travels through the sheet creating a much softer, diffused light inside the building minimising shadows and eliminating hotspots with can be damaging to crops. Enhanced UV resilience reduces yellowing caused by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight allowing the sheet to maintain it light...

Corrugated Multiwall POLYCARBONATE Marlon CST Longlife carries a 10 year light transmission warranty and a 3 year weather breakage warranty. MARLON CST HORTICULTURAL RANGE • Double Sided UV Protection • olours/Tints: Clear, C Glass Clear, Pearlescent, Opal. Marlon CST Longlife corrugated multiwall polycarbonate sheet provides all of the characteristics of standard corrugated sheet with the added benefit of insulation from the multiwall structure. The sheets are co-extruded with Longlife UV protection which protects the sheet from the damaging effects of UV radiation. Marlon CST Longlife can...

PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE FLAT POLYCARBONATE FLAT POLYCARBONATE SHEET Marlon FSX Longlife is a premium quality extruded flat polycarbonate sheet characterised by high impact resistance, excellent strength to weight ratio, optical clarity, light transmission, durability, design flexibility and fire resistance. Marlon FSX Longlife has double sided UV protection and provides a superior glazing solution to that of other flat glazing materials. MARLON FSX HORTICULTURAL RANGE Flat Sheet - thicknesses 2mm - 15mm Marlon FSX Longlife carries a 10 year limited warranty. OPtions • Colours/Tints:...

PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE SPECIFICATION Horticultural Roofing Specifications • V protection from damaging ultra violet rays with up to 90% transmission U of solar light for photosynthesis • ondensation control to maximise light transmission and reduce moisture spoilage C • uperior impact resistance against hail, vandalism and accidental damage S • arlon polycarbonate sheets comply with most international fire tests M Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) Solar Properties Structure / Profile Product Description POLYCARBONATE SHEET SPECIFICATION Visible light PhoT osynThesIs

PLASTICS FOR HORTICULTURE PROPERTIES TEST METHOD PROPERTIES Mechanical Marlon polycarbonate has, in general, excellent resistance to most chemicals; resistance to specific compounds depends on concentration and temperature, duration of exposure and stress within the sheet. Contact with plastic coated metal sheets, wet wood preservatives, solvents and alkali cleaners should be avoided. IMPACT RESISTANCE Charpy notched impact strength Specific gravity Water permeability (thickness 1mm) Thermal Chemical Resistance Tensile strength at yield Tensile strength at break Deflection temperature (load...

Brett Martin’s plastic sheets product range includes extensive options in foam PVC, polycarbonate, PVC, acrylic, aPET, PETg, SAN and styrene. Head Office and Global Sales Brett Martin Plastic Sheets 24 Roughfort Road, Mallusk, Co. Antrim Northern Ireland BT36 4RB Tel: +44 (0) 28 9084 9999 Fax: +44 (0) 28 9083 6666 Email: mail@brettmartin.com For the latest information visit the company’s web site: All reasonable care has been taken in the compilation of the information contained within this literature. All recommendations on the use of our products are made without guarantee as conditions...