The polycarbonate plastic that we offer boasts an array of features such as high-impact strength, excellent transparency, good electrical characteristics, superior fire rating, dimensional stability, and both low- and high-temperature capabilities. Available in a broad range of thicknesses, sizes, and even colors, we can accommodate your specific needs.
The polycarbonate plastic that we offer boasts an array of features such as high-impact strength, excellent transparency, good electrical characteristics, superior fire rating, dimensional stability, and both low- and high-temperature capabilities. Available in a broad range of thicknesses, sizes, and even colors, we can accommodate your specific needs.
- High impact resistance, virtually unbreakable
- High clarity and light transmission
- Wide service temperature range
- Good acoustical insulation
- Lightweight
- Easy to handle and install
- Versatile, formable, and machinable
- Interior safety glazing & machine guards
- Fabricated parts
- POP Displays
- Exterior flat & thermoformed sign faces
- Skylights and architectural glazing
- Outdoor enclosures and applications
- Glazing in boats, trains, busses, military vehicles, and planes
- Technical Name - Polycarbonate (PC)
- Chemical Formula - C15H16O2
- Melt Temperature - 288-316 °C (550-600 °F) ***
- Typical Mold Temperature - 82 - 121 °C (180 - 250 °F) ***
- Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) - 140 °C (284 °F) at 0.46 MPa (66 PSI) **
- Tensile Strength - 59 MPa (8500 PSI) ***
- Flexural Strength - 93 MPa (13500 PSI) ***
- Specific Gravity - 1.19
- Shrink Rate - 0.6 - 0.9 % (.006 - .009 in/in) ***
- Gauges From: .030" to .500"
- Sizes: 48" x 96" - 60" x 96" - Other Sizes may be available upon request.
Note: This data is provided for guidance only. Performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.