Mustang Sheet Fabrication Guide - Curbellplastics.com

Mustang FeaturesTemperature ResistanceMustang sheet begins to soften between210-215º F. This allows for ease in thermoformingand compatibility with sheet pre-decorated withvinyl and/or paint. In sheet form, it can withstandtemperatures down to -30º F without anynoticeable changes in impact properties 1It has a heat distortion temperature equivalentto that of acrylic sheet, making it ideal foroutside applications.Light TransmissionMustang sheet has a light transmission of 89% anda haze of 1% or less.Weather ResistanceMustang sheet is recommended for indoor oroutdoor applications. Manufactured with provenUV protective layer technology, which providesexcellent weatherability and filtering of damagingwavelengths in the area of 250 –390 nanometers(See Graphs 2 & 3). The masking on the sheet sidewith the UV protective layer is clearly labeled andshould always be fabricated to face the sun in thefinished application. Discoloration of plasticcan also be caused from atmosphericcontamination and particles, this damaging effectcan be minimized by regular cleaning of thefinished product.Forming BenefitsMustang sheet has a wide thermoforming windowand is exceptionally easy to form. Compared topolycarbonate, it has shorter heating and coolingcycles, better forming detail, improved materialdistribution, and much better compatibility withvinyl and paint. Due to the low temperaturerequired to thermoform, and the shorter heatingand cooling cycle times, Mustang sheetpre-decorated with vinyl and/or screen inkscan be easily formed.Mustang sheet does not require pre-drying,which allows for significant savings in energy,labor and production costs.Scratch ResistanceThe scratch resistance of Mustang sheet is notas high as acrylic but is comparable to that ofpolycarbonate. Care should be used when handlingthe sheet during the fabrication process.It is recommended that the protective maskingremain on the sheet as long as possible.100Mustang UV Transmittance Data100Polycarbonate UV Transmittance Data9080Mustang with no UV cap layerMustang with UV cap layer9080Polycarbonate with no UV cap layerPolycarbonate with UV cap layerPercent Transmittance7060504030Percent Transmittance7060504030202010100200 250 300 350 400 450 500Wavelength, nm0200 250 300 350 400 450 500Wavelength, nmGraph 2 Graph 31ASTM D3763 - High Speed Puncture Properties of Plastics3