Covestro

Covestro
Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse.
Thanks to our global presence and close proximity to our customers, we are the partner of choice for a wide variety of industries. Our products and application solutions are used in many areas of modern life.
In line with our vision “To make the world a brighter place,” we work on solutions to the challenges of our time – to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Industries served
We help make cars lighter so they save fuel. Our insulation systems protect buildings against the heat and cold to reduce energy consumption. In entertainment electronics, our products support functionality, safety and sleek design.
Products
Covestro produces consistent, high-quality polycarbonate sheet under the MAKROLON® polycarbonate sheet trade name. Forming and fabrication characteristics and techniques are comparable to those of other commercial polycarbonate sheet products. Covestro's VIVAK® is a transparent, thermoplastic sheet used widely in the point of purchase industry. VIVAK® is the brand and market leader for PETG products. Among its advantages, VIVAK® PETG products offer superior impact strength over acrylic and cost effectiveness compared to polycarbonate, and offers deep draws, complex die-cuts, and precise molded-in details without sacrificing structural integrity
OUR PRODUCTS
Tuffak® Optical Grade High-Impact Polycarbonate Sheet
When you need a clear, rugged sheet for the toughest applications. Excellent for uses including transit shelters, protective laminations, window glazing and more.
MAKROLON HYGARD® Product Comparison Guide
Compare bullet resistant glazing solutions from Sheffield Plastics' MAKROLON HYGARD® to General Electric's Lexgard®.
Makrolon Cleaning Instructions
Follow these standard industry practices on your Makrolon polycarbonate sheet to clean, polish, remove graffiti or masking adhesive and glazing compound.
MIL-P-46144 Certification
Sheffield certifies the following Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet products comply with the requirements of CID A-A-59502.
MAKROLON® SL Sign Matte
MAKROLON® SL Sign Matte polycarbonate sheet is a, polished on one side, matte on the other side, clear polycarbonate for sign faces.
MAKROLON® SL
MAKROLON® SL polycarbonate sheet is an enhanced UV resistant sheet with exceptional weatherability and superior impact strength.
MAKROLON® OP UV Stabilized Polycarbonate Sheets
MAKROLON OP polycarbonate sheet is a clear, polished surface, UV stabilized sheet for use in premium visual applications.
MAKROLON® MG
MAKROLON® MG (Machine Grade) polycarbonate engineering plate is an amorphous thermoplastic material made from MAKROLON polycarbonate sheet.
MAKROLON® GP PRISMATIC P12
MAKROLON GP Prismatic P12 polycarbonate sheet is a proprietary pattern with UV stability and UL 94 V2 rating for gauges greater than .125" in thickness.
MAKROLON® GP Polished Polycarbonate Sheets
MAKROLON® GP polycarbonate sheet is a polished surface, UV stabilized polycarbonate for use in glazing and industrial applications.