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Makrolon® resists heat and attracts innovators
Makrolon® polycarbonate is extremely robust, lightweight with glass-like transparency and is impact resistant – even at low temperatures. It also has a high dimensional stability and is easily molded, yet displays excellent heat resistance with a glass transition temperature of up to 148ºC.
A thermoplastic with truly diverse applications, Makrolon® is used in medical devices, automotive headlamps, sporting equipment, electronics, eyewear, architectural glazing LED lighting, and numerous other products. The broad portfolio of Makrolon® polycarbonate resins from Covestro includes general purpose, lighting, medical and food contact, flame-retardant, impact-modified and glass-fiber reinforced grades, which can be used for injection molding, extrusion and blow molding. Stronger and lighter than glass, polycarbonate also provides energy and CO2 emission savings. All of which explains why Makrolon® has been trusted for decades and continues to pave the way for tomorrow’s product innovations.
Featured Products
- Makrolon® 6265 X
- MVR (300 °C/1.2 kg) 19 cm³/10 min; flame retardant; UL 94V-0/1.5 mm; low viscosity; easy release
- Makrolon® 6555
- MVR (300 °C/1.2 kg) 10 cm³/10 min; flame retardant; UL 94V-0/3.0 mm; medium viscosity; easy release
- Makrolon® 6717
- MVR (300 °C/1.2 kg) 3.0 cm³/10 min; flame retardant; UL 94V-0/2.0 mm; high viscosity; branched; UV stabilized; easy release
Key Benefits
- Robust: Work with a tough, yet lightweight material.
- Heat resistant: Rely on a broad range of flame-retardant grades.
- Transparency: Enjoy glass-like optical quality plus standard or special colors.
- Specialized: Use grades approved for food contact or medical applications.
- Versatile: Choose from injection molding, extrusion and blow molding grades.
Brochures & Downloads
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Makrolon product range.pdf
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MakrolonRx2235 Brochure.pdf
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MakrolonRx3440 Brochure.pdf
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Engineering Thermoplastics.pdf
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Technische Thermoplaste.pdf
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Makrolon ET - Resins for Extrusion and Thermoforming.pdf
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Optical properties of Makrolon and Apec.pdf
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Polycarbonate and polycarbonate blends for the electrical and electronics industries.pdf
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Polycarbonate und Polycarbonat-Blends für die Elektro- und Elektronik-Industrie.pdf
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Medical Brochure.pdf
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Makrolon WB1239 Water in Good Shape.pdf
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Joining Techniques Design Guide.pdf
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Part and Mold Design Brochure.pdf
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Injection molding - Production equipment and machinery.pdf
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Spritzgiessen Fertigungseinrichtungen.pdf
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Snap-fit joints for plastic - A design guide.pdf
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Makrolon TC_EN.pdf
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Makrolon LED5102.pdf
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Flyer_Covestro-MakrolonLED5402.pdf
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Laser Marking Guide
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Electric vehicle frontend grille_Makrofol_Makrolon
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High Optical Quality
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Optical Portfolio Brochure Digital.pdf
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Whitepaper Makrolon TC EN
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LED_Lighting_Portfolio_2024-web-optimized.pdf