Bayer Sheet Europe going strong in insulation

New Makrolon Ambient sheet from Bayer Sheet Europe has insulation capacity that surpasses other transparent materials in the market.

The main advantage of the Makrolon Ambient, which is filled with Nanogel aerogel, is that unlike glass, the heat transition coefficient U g of 0.99 W/m 2 K guarantees excellent insulation both in vertical and horizontal position.

The need to reduce harmful emissions to protect the climate and the environment is recognized worldwide and was confirmed by the 2007 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali.

The international community agreed to negotiate a follow-up to the Kyoto Protocol by 2009 and to pursue one of the most important goals, the reduction of emissions generated in industrialized countries by 25 to 40 percent.

Because energy for buildings, especially for heating, is by far the biggest source of emissions, measures to increase the energy efficiency of buildings are the most profitable of all available options for emission reduction.

The development of insulating construction materials is an important step to improve the insulation of buildings.

Aerogel is the lightest weight solid and one of the best thermal insulators in the world.

The incorporation of Cabot Corporation's Nanogel aerogel material into Makrolon Ambient sheets creates a significant increase in thermal efficiency without adding weight or sacrificing natural light transmission.

With its new Makrolon Ambient, Bayer Sheet Europe introduces a material with unique insulating properties.

The heat transition coefficient U g of the polycarbonate sheet filled with Nanogel is only 0.99 W/m 2 K, both in horizontal and vertical position.

While double panels made of super-insulating glass reach almost the same U g of 1,1 W/m 2 K in vertical position, their insulating effect is worse in horizontal position, where the U g increases to 1.7 W/m 2 K, 70% worse than Makrolon Ambient.

Therefore Makrolon Ambient is the best insulating option for horizontal translucent roofs.

The sheet is perfectly suited for residential buildings, such as conservatories and sunrooms, as well as industrial and large-scale construction.

Over super- insulating double glazing, Makrolon Ambient saves 185 liters heating oil, or 213 cubic meters gas annually for a roof surface of 20 square meters.

The Makrolon Ambient sheet has a special design, setting it completely apart from traditional polycarbonate sheets.

Its esthetical looks blend perfectly with its light- diffusing properties, creating a pleasant atmosphere underneath.

The sheet features extra-thick outer layers, improving the sturdiness and impact resistance.

It can withstand a steel ball of 4 kg, falling from a height of 9 meters, without failure.

Makrolon has a significantly lower weight than glass, which also reduces the investment costs, because a much lighter the sub-structure is required for the Makrolon sheets.

This means that with the same amount of money, a much larger transparent surface can be covered.

The sheets not only have the beneficial effect of reducing heat loss, but they also take advantage of solar gains, which contributes to heating the building and reducing its energy needs.

A special heat-reflecting version, to avoid heat build-up in summer, is also available.

The sheets feature a high level of light transmission, are unbreakable, anti-glare, have a long-life and provide optimum sound insulation against rain and hale.

In terms of functionality, safety and comfort, the new Makrolon Ambient leaves hardly anything to be desired.

Under the name Makrolon Ambient S2S-25 clear 1060, the highly insulated sheets are available up to a width of 1,220 millimeters and a length of 6 meters.

Due to their Nanogel filling, they are not available in standard sizes but are always custom- manufactured.

Makrolon Ambient sheet benefits a 10-year warranty.

Bayer Sheet Europe will present its new Makrolon Ambient and other products from its portfolio at the Glassex trade fair in Birmingham, UK, taking place from April 8 through 10, 2008, at Stand 4-E22.

The company Bayer Sheet Europe develops, produces and sells Makrolon polycarbonate sheets, Axpet and Vivak polyester sheets, as well as Bayloy high-quality plastic sheets.

Applications of Bayer Sheet Europe products for the construction sector include sports stadiums, train stations, and greenhouses.

In the area of design and display, applications include plastic sheet for the surface protection of large displays, billboards, traffic signs, and price boards.

In addition, Bayer Sheet Europe products can also be found in industrial applications such as protective visors, machinery protective covers, lamp covers, and housings .

Makrolon is a registered trademark of Bayer AG.

For more information on the wide range of products from Bayer Sheet Europe, please visit our website.

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