Tough and durable, polycarbonate is usually associated with applications that require high impact or repeated use. Significantly stronger than plate glass and acrylic, polycarbonate sheet is lightweight, economical glazing material that provides increased protection against high traffic use, vandalism and theft. Polycarbonate is more dimensionally stable than acrylic over a wide temperature range. And, compared to acrylic, it is only slightly less transparent. Because its surface is often compared to acrylic, polycarbonate sheet is more prone to scratching.
Applications include: machine guards, signs, light lenses, resistant glazing, doors, windows and architectural glazing, bus shelters and mass transit applications, race car, windshields
Machine grade polycarbonate is a transparent amorphous thermoplastic which offers a very high impact strength and high modulus of elasticity. The material has a high 290 F heat deflection temperature at 264 psi, absorbs very little moisture and resists acidic solutions. These properties, in addition to good electrical characteristics, make machine grade polycarbonate stock shapes an excellent choice for electrical/electronic applications. Its strength, impact resistance and transparency also make it an ideal material for certain transparent structural applications such as sight glasses and windows.
These polycarbonate sheets combine the superior characteristics of polycarbonate with the advantages offered by multi-wall design. This yields a light, strong, insulating and attractive sheet for varied roofing, cladding, glazing and other applications in construction, advertising, agriculture, industry and DIY. The sheets have high impact resistance are long-life, and UV protected.
Applications include: conservatories, greenhouses, swimming pool covers, covered walkways, illuminated signs, false ceilings, partitions, cladding, civil engineering and industrial skylights
