Covestro - Polycarbonate films for insulation and HMIs

Covestro develops high-performance polymers and Polycarbonate films techniques used in electrical, electronic and industrial applications. The ranges Makrofol® and Bayfol® meeting the needs for electrical insulation, HMI interfaces, battery protection and integration into Power & Mobility systems.

ADDEV Materials is a distributor and transformer of Covestro solutions. Our teams support manufacturers in choosing the right film, defining the format, custom transformation, and the delivery of ready-to-integrate parts for production.

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Covestro: High-performance polycarbonate polymers and films

Covestro is an international manufacturer of high-tech polymer materials. Its expertise includes polycarbonates, polyurethanes and functional films for demanding industrial applications.

Covestro polycarbonate films are selected when the application requires a combination of mechanical strength, dimensional stability, dielectric strength, and printability and reliable behaviour in an electrical or electronic environment.

Within the Power & Mobility markets, Covestro's solutions address three main needs: insulating electrical components, protecting battery systems, and creating robust, legible, and functional HMI interfaces.

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Why Covestro Polycarbonate meets Power & Mobility constraints

Covestro polycarbonate films are relevant when industrial systems require a thin, stable, resistant and processable material. They provide a technical solution for the constraints of insulation, protection, user interface and reliability in electrical and electronic environments.

Makrofol®: polycarbonate film for electrical insulation

Bayfol®: polycarbonate film for HMI interfaces

Battery and electronic component protection

Covestro Polymers for Industrial Systems

Covestro polycarbonate films: Makrofol® and Bayfol® ranges

Covestro Range Technology family Main function Types of applications
Makrofol® DE Graphic polycarbonate film Protection, impression, overlays and technical surfaces Labels, nameplates, HMI interfaces, embedded electronics
Makrofol® BL Polycarbonate film die-cut Precision cutting and integration of technical parts Joints, spacers, cut insulators, mobility components
Makrofol® FR Flame-retardant polycarbonate film Fire protection and insulation with UL 94 V-0 compliance according to grade Spacers, electrical components, industrial equipment
Makrofol® LM Polycarbonate film for light management Light diffusion, LED homogenisation and black panel effect Automotive lighting, TFT displays, backlit HMIs, LED boards
Makrofol® SR / HF / HS Hardcoat and scratch-resistant polycarbonate films Scratch resistance, formable surfaces or display protection HUDs, display covers, 2D/3D interfaces, exposed surfaces
Bayfol® CR PC/PBT blend High actuation endurance and better chemical resistance than DE Membrane switch, HMI, nameplates, mobile equipment
Bayfol® CR210 PC/Copolyester blend Film technique suitable for pressure forming Formed interfaces, functional surfaces, 3D HMI applications

Main technical properties of Covestro films

Polymer
Polycarbonate
Makrofol® / Bayfol® film techniques
Available thicknesses
50 to 1000 µm
according to grades and applications mobility
Electrical insulation
High dielectric strength
Protection of electrical components and systems
Fire resistance
UL 94 V-0
Makrofol® FR 10 mil according to grade
Light diffusion
25 to 75 %
Makrofol® LM296 black panel
Reflectance
≥ 95 %
Makrofol® LM903 reflective white
Converting
Optimised die-cut
Makrofol® BL for die-cut parts
HMI / surfaces
Printable and formable
Bayfol® CR / CR210 for interfaces and overlays

Industrial applications of Covestro polycarbonate films

Covestro's polycarbonate and polymer films are used in the Power & Mobility submarkets when components need to combine protection, insulation, mechanical strength, surface durability, and precise integration. ADDEV Materials transforms these materials according to the constraints of each application.

Bespoke transformation of Covestro products

Beyond distribution, ADDEV Materials brings real added value in integrating Covestro materials:

Why choose ADDEV Materials for your Covestro needs

Choosing Covestro at ADDEV Materials ensures the selection, availability and industrial integration of polycarbonate films and technical polymers.

  • Covestro Distribution Access to Makrofol®, Bayfol® films and polymers suitable for industrial applications.
  • Bespoke transformation slitting, laminating, combining, rewinding and ready-to-use formats.
  • Application expertise Support for electrical insulation, HMI interfaces and battery protection.
  • Multi-material approach Association possible with adhesives, foams, laminates, insulation and thermal materials.
  • Industrial support adaptation of formats to production lines, tolerances, and logistical constraints.

ADDEV Materials transforms technical films to deliver a deployable solution in rolls, sheets, custom-cut parts, or kits.

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Need a Covestro material solution?

Are you looking for a Makrofol® film for electrical insulation, a Bayfol® film For HMI interfaces or a Covestro polymer suitable for battery protection? ADDEV Materials helps you define the right material, format, and processing to meet your requirements.

  • Analysis of electrical, mechanical, thermal and process constraints
  • Selection of the appropriate Makrofol®, Bayfol® or engineering polymer grade
  • Rolling, sheeting, cut parts or kits
What to remember
  • Covestro développe des High-performance polycarbonate films (Makrofol® and Bayfol®) suitable for demanding electrical, electronic and industrial applications.
  • Makrofol® films offer a High dielectric strength, excellent impact resistance and UL 94 V-0 flame-retardant versions for critical environments.
  • Los filmes Bayfol® están diseñados para los HMI interfaces and functional surfaces, with excellent printability, chemical resistance, and formability.
  • The range covers key applications: Electrical insulation, light diffusion (LED), display protection, user interfaces and battery components.
  • ADDEV Materials supplies Covestro films in suitable formats (rolls, cut pieces, multilayer laminates) For direct integration into production.

FAQ — Covestro, Makrofol® and Bayfol®

The films Makrofol® and Bayfol® are the most relevant for Power & Mobility applications. Makrofol® is used for electrical insulation and component protection, while Bayfol® is suitable for HMI interfaces, overlays, and functional surfaces.

Makrofol® is a polycarbonate film oriented for insulation, protection and mechanical resistance. Bayfol® is used when the application requires a functional, printable or decorative surface, particularly for human-machine interfaces and electronic front panels.

Yes, certain Covestro polycarbonate films are used for electrical insulation due to their dielectric strength, dimensional stability, and mechanical resistance. The choice of grade depends on the voltage, thickness, temperature, and integration process.

Yes. ADDEV Materials transforms Covestro films via die-cutting, lamination, combining, slitting, sheeting and kitting. The aim is to deliver films or parts ready to be integrated into industrial systems.

The main criteria are the desired function, thickness, dielectric strength, impact resistance, operating temperature, fire behaviour, printability, and processing constraints. ADDEV Materials helps to link these criteria to the correct Covestro grade and industrial format.