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Plaskolite

Applications

Marine flexible enclosures, tent and awning enclosures

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About Tuffak Marine 5

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About Tuffak VR

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About Tuffak AR2

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Plaskolite

GAT Technologies is the importer, stockist and distributor for the Plaskolite range of high performance polycarbonate sheet and laminate products.

This includes products such as Tuffak Abrasion Resistant AR (AR2) Hard Coated polycarbonate sheet, Tuffak 15 (formerly Makrolon 15) Extended Abrasion and UV resistant polycarbonate sheet, Tuffak Marine 5 (formerly Makrolon Marine 5) Abrasion and UV resistant for marine applications and the complete range of Tuffak Hygard (formerly Makrolon Hygard) polycarbonate and glass clad polycarbonate laminates.

Tuffak Hygard laminated polycarbonate sheet products were developed for the most demanding safety and security applications and meets AS/NZS 2343:1997 G0, G1 and G2, UL 752 Level I, II, III, and VI for Ballistics and HP White TP0500 level I, II, IV and V for attack. Hygard laminated polycarbonate sheet offers excellent strength to weight ratios and is ideally suited for transparent glazing in the Architectural, Security and Forestry Glazing markets. Hygard products either meet or exceed the performance of competitive products and are backed by industry-leading warranties.

All Hygard products incorporate Tuffak polycarbonate sheet produced for high optical quality in security glazing laminates. Exterior surfaces have a proprietary Tuffak AR (AR2) abrasion resistant hardcoat that facilitates cleaning and resists abrasion, chemical attack, and graffiti.

Unlike glass-clad products, Makrolon Hygard® all-polycarbonate laminates resists spalling and white-out after repeated high force and ballistic impacts, an advantage in maintaining visibility of a threat during an attack.

Applications

Architectural, OEM, Industrial, Security, Transportation, Recreation, Sign application, Forestry Glazing, Mining, Jails, detention centers, psychiatric hospitals, reception areas, convenience stores, cheque cashing, Government and detention facilities, banks, heavy equipment glazing, specialty retailers, 24 hour convenience stores, cash transaction windows.

Many Australian banks, police stations, youth detention centres, prisons and other government facilities have our Tuffak polycarbonate sheet installed as their preferred material for safety and security glazing and we have played our part in protecting the welfare of our Australian citizens by supplying our polycarbonate sheeting and laminate to various Australian Federal Government overseas embassies and institutions.

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Both are premium marine polycarbonates for clear enclosures. VR is thinner and more flexible and can be rolled or sewn into fabric/zippers, making it ideal where compact storage and sewability matter. Marine 5 is a stiffer, heavier-gauge option.

VR is available in 1mm at a size of 1320 x 2794mm (52" × 110).

Tuffak® VR is supplied with a 5-year Limited Product Warranty.

  • High optical clarity with low distortion for clear, comfortable sight lines.
  • Long-lasting outdoor weathering via proprietary UV technology.
  • Cut-and-sew friendly; can be rolled for storage—unlike heavier, rigid sheets.
  • High impact strength, retaining toughness in cold conditions

  • Side curtains & clear enclosures (dodger, bimini, flybridge)
  • Convertible panels that must roll/stow in tight spaces
  • Zipper-in sections and sewn-in windows for canvas shops

  • VR may be shipped in a tube or flat on a pallet (roll-compatible).
  • Keep protective masking on during fabrication; remove only where you’re seam-working. (Contrast: abrasion-resistant grades like Marine 5/AR should not be rolled.)

VR delivers clearer optics, lower wrinkle/distortion, better UV weathering, and easier long-term care—and, crucially, it can be rolled, cut, and sewn as a high-clarity alternative to flexible vinyl.

Rinse salt/grit first, then clean with approved plastic cleaners or mild soap and a soft microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasives and unvetted solvents.

Yes, it is readily available 1320 x 2794 x 1mm (52 × 110 x .040”).

Quick Spec Snapshot (Tuffak® VR)

  • Type: Vinyl-replacement marine polycarbonate for flexible enclosures
  • Key optics: High clarity, low distortion for “glass-like” views
  • UV/weathering: Proprietary UV tech for long-term outdoor performance
  • Fabrication: Cut, sew, and roll; ideal for zipper and canvas integration
  • Typical availability1320 x 2794 x 1mm (52 × 110 x .040”).
  • Warranty: 5-year Limited Product Warranty

SEO Summary:

Tuffak® VR is the vinyl-replacement polycarbonate clear that canvas and marine shops pick for sewable, rollable boat enclosures with best-in-class clarity, low distortion, and UV-stable outdoor durability. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty, VR is the premium alternative to pressed/polished PVC for side curtains, zipper-in panels, and compact stowable clears.

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