GIVI Magazine - Novembre 2014

ENGLISH TEXT 40  shopping NECESSARY TRANSPARENCIES THE VISOR OF A HELMET, THE WINDSCREEN OF A MOTORCYCLE, THE GLASS OF A PLANE, VALUABLE DESIGNER PRODUCTS AND OBJECTS OF EVERYDAY USE. PRODUCTS THAT MUST ENSURE PERFECT VISIBILITY, TRANSPARENCY, ELASTICITY, HEAT AND MECHANICAL RESISTANCE ... THOSE WHO FOLLOW THIS COLUMN KNOW THAT ALL THOSE PRODUCTS MENTIONED HAVE A MATERIAL IN COMMON. IN THIS CASE THE “GLUE “ IS POLYCARBONATE, LEXAN AND PLEXIGLASS. 1) MOTOGP2014 - MILESTONE In June the Italian manufacturer of video games (specializing in those which include the motor- cycle racing world) presented the new version of the game tied to the MotoGP™ World Cham- pionship. We mention it by way of example. It is interesting to note that the CDs and DVDs are made of polycarbonate and also methac- rylate. Returning to the race, also available on PlayStation®4, players can choose from among more than 100 drivers, all the official manufac- turers, all racing classes, and 18 circuits. There are many technical and social improvements that the new console generation has brought to Milestone. A completely redesigned engine, a new audio engine, new real time light effects, a level of graphic detail never seen before in a game dedicated to motorcycles, in addition to an increasingly rich and complex online multi- player that will ensure a stable and challenging multiplayer experience. www.milestone.it retail price: €59.99 2) RG3 SQUAD BLACK - ROSSIGNOL Rossignol Snowboard goggles with a lightweight, frameless design, which offers a wider field of vision. The Triple Density foam padding and the double strap adjustment allow for a less constrictive fit for optimum comfort. Screen made of Lexan polycarbonate. The Air Evac venting and the anti-fog coating help to maintain clear and dependable visibility. Recommended price: €110 www.rossignol. com 3 PROSTAFF 5 8X42 - NIKON One of the lightest binoculars in its category. Multilayer coated lenses ensure bright images and a crisp and clear visual experience. All lenses and prisms are made of Nikon Eco-glass, that is ab- solutely free of lead and arsenic. The polycar- bonate structure reinforced with fiberglass is very solid, waterproof and anti-fog. The rubber coating improves its impact resistance and provides a firm, comfortable grip. The turn and slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate the easy positioning of the binoculars at the correct eyepoint. The long eye relief design ensures a clear field of view, even for eyeglass wearers. Retail price: €167 - www.nikon.it 4) 20.6 FIBER - J2 GIVI’s flagship jet helmet. With a composite fi- ber shell, a long and protective Lexan visor and sun visor. With its elegant colors and shape, the 20.6 is intended for use on a motorcycle or scooter all year round. Retail price €139.90 - www.givi.it 5) SKATE AIR – RELOV A transparent Plexiglas “Cruiser” Skateboard, thanks to which you seem to be suspended in the air. Absolutely original, Skate Air is a 100% “made in Italy” product created by the joint work being done by two young Piedmont concerns: RELOVE and AS DESIGN. A sensory experience is guaranteed. From a technical point of view the flexibility of the Plexiglas amplifies the force making the launch more effective. Prices from €96 to €208. www.relov.it 6) CHESHIRE - FONTANA ARTE Table lamp (also available as a floor and su- spension lamp), with opal polycarbonate lower diffuser and polycarbonate lampshade. Available in white, black and green or opal. Transparent cable and plug. Designed by the Danish agency GAMFRATESI for Fontana Arte - www.fontana- arte.com 7) CHRONOTOUCH AND VEGAS - CHRONOTECH The first is a men’s model, with digital motion touch screen and a polycarbonate case (43.5x49 mm) and band. List price €99. Among the functions there are also a timer and alarm. Water-resistant to 30 meters. Vegas is the women’s model. The look is that of a watch/piece of jewelry, featuring a significantly sized (a good 45 mm) polycarbonate case and faceted stones; LCD dial with animated second counter. http:// www.chronotech.com 8) LA MARIE - KARTELL The world’s first completely transparent chair made of a single polycarbonate mold. To its essential design and exceptionally robust structure La Marie adds lightness and the in- tangibility of its image. An ingenious combina- tion of lightness and strength. Shock resistant. In addition to the crystal version, La Marie is also available in fluorescent purple, light yellow and light orange. Seat height 46 cm. Retail pri- ce: €196 (minimum order two pieces) - www. kartell.com 9) GIVI - WINDSCREEN 642A A special windscreen for the Vespa PX 125- 150. It is made of Plexiglas to ensure perfect transpa- rency, and has dimensions of 54 x 62 cm (H x W). It is mounted using dedicated connectors. It is a GIVI “screen” which provides adequate air pro- tection, available in a dedicated version (size and type of connectors) even for Vespa Granturismo, GTS, S, LX, Primavera, Sprint, etc. models. POLYCARBONATE The first studies on this polymer date back to the late 1920’s. In contrast its commercial use began around the 1960’s. Polycarbo- nates are resistant to acids, hydrocarbons, lipids, fats, oils, and alcohols. Among its mechanical properties are impact and bend resistance, its high resistance and good dimensional stability. All characteristics that enable it to maintain its shape in many situa- tions. Its transparency and absence of color allow 89% light permeability in the visible spectrum. UV rays are absorbed. Applica- tions: Optics, Electronics, Mobile Communi- cations, Automotive, Construction, Military and Aviation sectors, Lighting, Medical Field, etc. LEXAN This resin belongs to the family of polycarbo- nates. The discovery of this polymeric mate- rial dates back to 1953. Currently the LEXAN trademark is registered by SABIC Innova- tive Plastics, which holds the rights for its production. Applications for Lexan are most varied. Just a few of the many include: Visors for sports helmets (skiing, hockey, motor- cycles, etc.), Glass for aircraft, Advertising banners, Drumsticks Riot shields, etc. Lexan has greater elasticity, shear strength, and penetration resistance, as well as decreased yellowing caused by ultra violet rays. PLEXIGLASS This is the most well-known trade name of Methacrylate (plastic formed by polymers of methyl methacrylate), a material placed on the market in 1933 by the German company Röhm. Plexiglas is more transparent than glass (from this point of view it is similar to fiber optics). Depending on the compound used an shatterproof product is obtained. As a result Plexiglas is used to manufacture sa- fety glass, windscreens, car and motorcycle headlights, furnishings, etc. It can be easily modeled by thermoforming at relatively low temperatures.