POLYCARBONATE

Polycarbonate Sheets for High-Impact, Safety & Industrial Applications

Durable, transparent material ideal for impact-resistant applications. Polycarbonate combines exceptional toughness, strength and versatility with good optical clarity.

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88–90% Light Transmission

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~1.20 g/cm³ Density

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-40°C to +120°C Temperature Range

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Excellent UV Resistance

ABOUT THE MATERIAL

What is 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 for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.

High-performance thermoplastic
Exceptional impact resistance
Good optical clarity
Cold-bend and thermoform capable
Suitable for safety and high-impact applications

WHY POLYCARBONATE?

Key Features

Performance characteristics that make Polycarbonate suitable for demanding safety, industrial and commercial applications.

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Extremely High Impact Resistance

Up to 250 times stronger than glass.

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Excellent Toughness

Will bend or deform rather than shatter.

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Lightweight

Approximately half the weight of glass.

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Good Optical Clarity

Clear grades allow high light transmission.

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Wide Temperature Tolerance

Performs well in hot and cold environments.

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Easy to Fabricate

Can be cut, drilled, routed, fastened or thermoformed.

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Available with UV Protection

UV-stabilised grades are available for outdoor use.

COLOURS & FINISHES

Available Colours

Polycarbonate is available in Opal White, Clear and Tinted Grey.

Opal White

Clear

Tinted Grey

APPLICATIONS

Suitable Uses

Used across industrial, construction, security, transport and infrastructure applications where impact resistance and durability are important.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Machine guards and safety screens
Impact shields and protective barriers
Equipment covers and housings

Building & Construction

Safety glazing and windows
Roof panels and skylights
Balustrades and barriers
Pool fences

Security & Protection

Protective screens
Riot shields
Security partitions

Transport & Infrastructure

Bus shelters
Noise barriers
Flat and backlit signage
Boat windscreens

MATERIAL DATA

Technical Information

Typical material properties for Polycarbonate.

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

Values shown are typical and may vary by grade, colour, thickness and manufacturer.

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Choose How You Want to Buy

Choose cut-to-size Polycarbonate or standard full sheets depending on your project.

Cut to Size Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate cut to your required dimensions
Suitable for impact-resistant and safety applications
Ideal for custom panels, guards and replacement pieces

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Full Polycarbonate Sheets

Full sheets in standard sizes
Available in Clear, Opal White and Grey Tint
Ideal for larger projects, guarding and fabrication

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