Polycarbonate
Durable, transparent material ideal for impact-resistant applications in various industries.
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is a high‑performance thermoplastic material known for its exceptional impact resistance, toughness, and versatility. It is commonly used where strength, safety, and durability are critical, while still offering good optical clarity.
Unlike Perspex (Acrylic), Polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable under normal conditions, making it the preferred choice for safety glazing, machine guarding, and high‑impact environments. It can be cold‑bent, thermoformed, machined, and fastened, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
Key Features
- Extremely High Impact Resistance – Up to 250 times stronger than glass
- Excellent Toughness – Will bend or deform rather than shatter
- Lightweight – Approximately half the weight of glass
- Good Optical Clarity – Clear grades allow high light transmission
- Wide Temperature Tolerance – Performs well in hot and cold environments
- Easy to Fabricate – Can be cut, drilled, routed, fastened, or thermoformed
- Available with UV Protection – UV‑stabilised grades available for outdoor use
Suitable Uses
| Industrial & Manufacturing |
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| Building & Construction |
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| Security & Protection |
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| Transport & Infrastructure |
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Technical Information
| Light Transmission (Clear) | ~88–90% |
| Density | ~1.20 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ~60–70 MPa |
| Flexural Strength | ~90 MPa |
| Impact Resistance | Extremely high (≈200× glass) |
| Light Transmission | Up to 88–90% (clear) |
| UV Resistance | Excellent (UV-stabilised grades) |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +120°C |
| Heat Deflection Temp | ~135°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Good (poor with hydrocarbons, solvents) |
| Flammability | Self-extinguishing |
Available Colours
