VueGuard® 901 ANR — Anti-Newton Ring Hardcoat
The VueGuard® 901 ANR anti-Newton ring hardcoat is one of PCI Labs' family of solvent-based UV cured coatings for plastic. VueGuard® 901 ANR is a transparent coating used for the prevention of Newton ring "rainbow" occurrence when two pieces of plastic surface make contact.
Range of Uses
VueGuard® 901 ANR can be used in the following applications:
- Computer touch screens
- CRT displays
- Situations where two transparent plastic surfaces make contact
- Cell phones
Application Methods
VueGuard® 901 ANR may be applied via spray (hand or automated), dip, roll or flow coating.
Chemical Resistance
VueGuard® 901 ANR coated products have excellent resistance to many chemicals. They will resist diluted sulfuric acid, alcohols, aromatic solvents such as toluene and xylene, trichloroethylene and gasoline.
Surface Printing
Surface printing over VueGuard® 901 ANR coated products is feasible by using our proprietary surface treatment PST-1126.
Scratch & Abrasion Resistance
VueGuard® 901 ANR coatings deliver an extended service life when compared to uncoated substrates while maintaining an attractive appearance.
| PC Substrate — Haze Change (ASTM D-1003) | Uncoated | Coated |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Wool Scratch #0000 steel wool pad at 24 psi for 100 rotations |
28.1 | 0.4 |
| Abrasion ASTM D-1044 100 cycles |
32.0 | 3-4 |
Cleaning Instructions
VueGuard® 901 ANR coated sheets and fabricated parts may be cleaned using ordinary liquid window cleaners and a soft cloth.