Trade
names: Lexan,
Hyzod, Safeguard
Polycarbonate
exhibits excellent impact strength
- up to 250 times stronger than glass. (30 times more
than acrylic)
- Typical sheet applications include architectural glazing,
machine guards, sight glasses.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
- Light
transmission of 82% - 86%
- Excellent
inherent impact strength and toughness
- High
(DTUL) unreinforced (135 Deg. Cent.)
- Maintenance
of high rigidity at elevated temperatures
- Excellent
creep resistance even at elevated temperatures
- Inherently
has some flame retardancy
- Good
electrical properties
- Excellent
dimensional stability
- Low
water absorption
- Continuous
use temp. of 100 to 125 Deg. Cent.
- Excellent
acoustic properties
CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE
The main disadvantage of polycarbonate is its poor
resistance
to some chemicals, particularly alkalis and many organic
chemicals which can cause stress cracking.
U.V
RESISTANCE
Most sheet products of Polycarbonate have a UV coating
on
each side of the sheet to protect the Polycarbonate while
exposed to the weather.
IMPACT RESISTANCE
250 times stronger than that of glass.
APPLICATIONS
Safety and Vandal resistance glazing, machine guards,
sight glasses, safety visors, electrical components &
barriers.
COLOUR RANGE
Clear, Opal & some grey Tint.
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
1.5
SHEET SIZE
In all thickness the sheet size is 1220 X 2440mm (8
X 4 Ft.)
In most instances there are over size sheets on some of
the range.
Ask for further details when enquiring.
CUT
TO SIZE
- We offer a
Cut To Size service for all sheet products.
- We also can radius the corners and also scrape, Diamond
polish the edges as well.
SHEET
THICKNESS & COLOUR AVAILABILITY
| Material |
|
1.0mm
|
1.5mm
|
2mm
|
3mm
|
4.5mm
|
6mm
|
9.5mm
|
12mm
|
| Clear
Polycarbonate |
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| OPAL
Poycarbonate |
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Light
Grey TINT |
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Polycarbonate |
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