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From the president:
Peace of mind.
Comfort.
Security.
Competence.
Confidence.
Not your typical words to describe a plastics distribution company, but words our customers use regularly in their description of Modern Plastics. The way we look at things and deliver our goods and services are not only unique in our industry, but in many cases, we can accurately state that “Modern Plastics was the first Plastics Distributor to do--”
There's a lot of “firsts” in our 60-year old company's story and it's partly behind the successes we've brought to our customers in the technical recommendations we make, the handling and storage of our materials, the on-time deliveries and quality inspected materials reaching our customers doors worldwide.
What's the evidence that helps prove our abilities?
It could very well be in our documented exceptional quality-ratings both internally and externally by some of the world's most demanding and authoritative customers.
It might be passing extreme internal inspections by multi-billion dollar customers worldwide, that fly in quality experts and chain supply managers to audit every facet of our business. These companies then grant Modern Plastics “approved supplier status” (in fact, we've never failed an internal audit by any company!)
It might be our network of the world's greatest plastics manufacturing companies and resin manufacturers who use such words to describe us as “Elite Distributor” status, “Global Leader”, “Best Plastics Distributor on the planet”.
It might be our consistent growth each year that is evidence. Good companies grow, acquire new customers, and acquire new business -not so good companies don't.
Oh yes, there's one more thing; 60 years of plastics distribution experience.
Now that's peace of mind.
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• GE Lexan* Solar Control IR Sheet
• GE Lexgard* Bullet Resistant Sheet Product
• InteFoam® PVC Expanded Foam Sheet
• Spartech/Polycast Medical Grade PMMA
• FREE Medical Plastics Color Reference Chart
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| GE Advanced Materials' Lexan* Solar Control IR Sheet, available from Modern Plastics |
From GE Advanced Materials, we offer the new family of transparent, solar-control glazing products, available in both solid sheet and multi-wall polycarbonate sheet that significantly reduces solar transmission while simultaneously offering high levels of light transmission, helping save energy costs for cooling and lighting buildings. The solid product is called Lexan* Exell Solar Control IR sheet, and the multi-wall product is called Lexan* Thermoclear Solar Control IR sheet. Also, these products may offer customers all the advantages of standard Lexan* sheet, including impact resistance, superior lightweight strength, and design freedom.
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Both solid and multiwall products can be excellent candidates for roof domes, skylights, walkways, conservatories, and other buildings where it is desirable to admit high levels of light while keeping excess heat to a minimum. Additionally, the solid sheet product can be used for public transportation applications, such as train and bus glazing. Previous solar-control glazing, the only polymer alternative, used a screen-printed coating or a co-extruded layer on one side of the sheet to absorb IR transmissions. But the coating and co-extruded layer made the glazing translucent – at best – or opaque, greatly reducing light transmission. Hence, architects who wanted to use polymer glazing had to choose between light transparency and solar control. They could not find both properties in one product unless they went to expensive solar controlled glass. It's unlikely that other thermal management, polymer-based glazing provides both the level of effectiveness in blocking (absorbing) infrared heat and high transparency to visible light as GE's new Lexan* Solar Control sheet products.
GE Advanced Materials' model-scale energy consumption studies at the Welch Technology Center in India show that by using Lexan* Solar Control IR sheet, interior heat build up can be reduced significantly, which could result in 25%-40% energy savings in a temperature controlled environment.
The Lexan* Solar Control sheet materials are transparent with a green tint, which lets in high levels of light but blocks near-infra-red heat. Instead of using fragile and expensive coatings, which can be damaged during handling and installation, Lexan* Solar Control sheet contains proprietary resin additives used to manage heat. Because the additive technology is inherent to the polymer, solar control properties are permanent. Additionally, Lexan* Solar Control IR sheet is UV protected on both sides, which can help installers reduce losses due to installation errors.
Download the Lexan* Solar Control IR datasheet .pdf.
Due to its ability to be cold formed and/or thermoformed without losing impact or weathering properties, this new glazing may offer outstanding design freedom. Both versions of Lexan* Solar Control IR sheet come with a 10-year written limited warranty against yellowing, reduction of light or solar transmission properties, and breakage due to hail impact. Lexan* Solar Control IR sheet products are available in all standard gauges and dimensions.
Product Range
Lexan* Exell-D SC IR sheet is normally manufactured in the standard sizes listed below. Deliveries from stock or cut to size can be ordered via our customer service organization.
Standard gauge:
3.00 mm , 6.00mm and 8.00mm ( other gauges possible upon request with a max. of 12.00mm )
Standard sizes: Masking:
2050 x 3050 mm Top side: Co-ex opal white PE/ purple print
2050 x 6050 mm Bottom side : Co-ex transparent PE clear
Light Transmission
Transparent Lexan* Exell-D SC IR sheets have an excellent light transmission and solar-transmission
Colour : Natural GN8A081T at 3.00mm LT value : 74 % ( +/- 4% ) Solar Transmission 61% (max.68%)*
Colour : Natural GN9A047T at 3.00mm LT value : 63 % ( +/-4% ) Solar transmission 50% (max. 55%)+
UV Protection
Lexan* Exell-D SC IR sheet has proprietary UV protected surfaces, giving excellent durability to outdoor weathering. Exell-D SC IR is essential
opaque to all wave lengths below 385 nanometers. This useful shielding property can prevent discoloration of sensitive materials placed under or
behind Lexan* Exell-D SC IR sheet.
Get more information on Lexan* Solar Control IR sheet products.
* Lexan is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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| GE Advanced Materials' Lexgard* Bullet Resistant Laminates, available from Modern Plastics |
 GE's Lexgard* bullet resistant laminates, line of transparent armor products helps provide ballistic, bomb blast, natural disaster and forced entry protection for a wide variety of flat glazing.
Lexgard* laminates are composite sheets that possess bullet-resistant qualities that may withstand multi-shot assault, absorbing the total impact energy without dangerous spalling. Lexgard* laminates combine abrasion resistant Margard* II surfaces with UV-coating technology to enhance the total life of the sheet. Depending on the application, Lexgard* laminates can be used alone or in component air gap systems utilizing laminated glass in combination with Lexgard* laminates. Appropriately matched to specific levels of threat, Lexgard* laminates and component systems help to provide transparent ballistic protection. They can be used in retail, financial, corporate and government buildings, as well as in correctional facilities. With their unique multi-layer construction, Lexgard* laminates may withstand both physical attack and gunfire from weapons ranging from 9mm Hand Guns to 7.62mm NATO High-Power Rifles.
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While no material or system can indefinitely withstand repeated assault by guns, sledgehammers, blow torches or other weapons, the exceptional performance of Lexgard* laminates can help to give you the time you need to protect your people and take appropriate action.
Today's security threats go beyond physical and ballistic attack. Detonated blasts are a new and violent risk for some establishments. Provided that the building structure and sash system design are consistent with the security requirements, the inherent impact strength of Lexgard* laminates help provide protection against many of the overpressures and fragments associated with explosions.
Find out more about GE Advanced Materials' Lexgard* transparent laminates. Download the .pdf here.
Features of Lexgard* laminates:
- UL-listed bullet resistance -- can absorb
full ballistic impact without penetration.
Will not pulverize or spall into sharp,
dangerous shards.
- Warranty -- warranted against abrasion,
yellowing, coating failure and structural
delamination.*
- Multi-shot capability -- can stop even
close-grouped shots, maximizing full
vision.
- High impact, stress-free lamination -- will
not spider, crack or white-out on impact,
providing vision after ballistic or physical
attack. Eliminates costly replacement of
broken glass.
- Abrasion-resistant surface -- easy to
maintain while enhancing long-term
appearance. Even graffiti is easily
removed.
- Lightweight, easily fabricated -- the
lightest weight/highest performing,
bullet-resistant product available –
requires no added support to walls
or counters.
- Easy to install -- can be cut to complex
shapes for transaction ports, speaker
holes, etc.
- Major model building code approved --
ICBO, BOCA and SBCCI listed as CC1
flame reading (MP 750 is listed CC2).
- Installed in applications for over 20
years -- a proven product with
documented performance.
Buy Lexgard* laminate from the Modern Plastics online store.
* Lexgard and Margard are trademarks of General Electric Company.
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| InteFoam® PVC Expanded Foam Sheet |
InteFoam® from Modern Plastics
is an expanded PVC foam board that comes in 4’x8’ sheets in gauges ranging from 1mm to 12.7mm (1/25"-1/2"). Its homogeneous core, rigidity, abrasion-resistant matte surface, chemical resistance, and fire retardant capabilities make InteFoam® the ideal material for POP displays, exhibits, and graphic arts applications. InteFoam® is:
- Printable - InteFoam®’s consistently smooth, abrasion-resistant surface allows easy paint and ink adhesion for the creation of crisp, eye-catching graphic design.
- Nazdar® Tested - Nazdar®, an industry leader in the production of inks, conducted tests on InteFoam® with excellent results, which are available from World-Pak Marketing upon request.
- Processable - It requires virtually no surface preparation and can be cut, routed, fastened, glued, and laminated with extreme ease using standard tools and hardware. This versatility makes it easy to create elaborate signs and displays.
- Thermoformable - It can be heat bended as well as pressure or vacuum formed into a variety of shapes and configurations to create challenging displays or promotional pieces.
- Fade-Resistant - The fade-resistant properties of color InteFoam®, especially our new red, have out-performed the competition hands down. InteFoam® has been tested and complies with UL94 VO, UL94 5V, and UL48. InteFoam® contains no lead or heavy metals in its formulation.
Purchase InteFoam® from the Modern Plastics online store.
InteFoam® is a registered trademark of The Inteplast Group, Ltd.
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| Spartech/Polycast Medical Grade PMMA
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Modern Plastics offers Spartech Polycast medical grade PMMA cast acrylic products for the medical device community. Spartech Polycast medical grade PMMA cast acrylic products are manufactured using Good Manufacturing Process (GMP). Intended applications include implantable intraocular lenses and cement spacers for orthopedic prostheses. Biocompatibility studies were performed by an independent laboratory using Good Laboratory Procedure (GLP)
regulations. This information is supported by certified results of extensive clinical scientific data. All information is included at Spartech Polycast in our FDA Master File # MAF-300 and MAF-211, which is held under the custodianship of the FDA and can be issued upon request.
Download the .pdf file for more information on medical grade PMMA properties.
Spartech Polycast medical grade PMMA cast acrylic products offer the following features:
- Bio compatible
- Proven lot traceability
- Proven market leader with over
half a century of technical
expertise in the polymerization and
casting of medical grade PMMA
- Flexible custom manufacturing
and formulations
- FDA masterfile on all medical
materials
- Meets requirements of usp systemic
toxicity and intracutaneous reactivity tests for class vi plastics.
- Medical grade implantable PMMA
rod and sheet for: intraocular
lenses / iol, orthopedic prostheses
cement spacers and implants and
other medical grade PMMA
products and devices, including
custom orthotics (POLYDOR®)
Get the Spartech Polycast general catalog .pdf.
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| FREE Medical Plastics Color Reference Chart |
 Receive your very own Medical Plastics Color Reference Chart from Modern Plastics that puts all of the information in one convenient place! Color reference codes/specs from resin manufacturers and stock shapes extruders such as GE Plastics, BASF, Ticona, Solvay Advanced Polymers, Ensinger-Hyde, Westlake, for such products as Ultem®, Radel®, TECAFORM® MT, Celcon® and others.
It’s accurate, it’s laminated and it’s also FREE - so please click here to provide us your mailing address information.
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