Polycarbonate (PC)
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Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate, also known as
Polycarbonate, also known as Lexan, Impex, Arla, Barlo PC, or Makrolon, is distinguished from other plastic sheet materials by its combination of optical clarity and extremely high impact resistance. It is a practically unbreakable sheet that can be cold-bent and folded. Its strength is a remarkable 250 times greater than glass of the same thickness.
With a UV-stabilized protective surface and low moisture absorption, the panels are exceptionally well suited for outdoor applications. Polycarbonate has excellent flame-retardant properties and is the only crystal-clear plastic that retains its properties at low temperatures down to −30 °C.
These unique properties, together with high clarity and rigidity, make polycarbonate extremely suitable as safety glazing in schools, sports halls, and in locations where break-ins and vandalism are a factor. Further applications include machine guards and sheets, display cases, skylights, canopy panels, light box panels, and the aviation industry.
Clear, opal and smoke
Helder
Clear glass, 3050 × 2050 mm in 2 to 15 mm, standard from stock.
Opal
Milky white for light diffusion, 2 to 6 mm from stock.
Smoke
Transparent smoke grey, 3 to 6 mm from stock.
Properties
- Virtually unbreakable
- Suitable for intensive use
- Resistant to higher temperatures
- Self-extinguishing
- Cold bendable
- Specific weight 1.2 kg/m²/mm
- More scratch-sensitive than glass
- More expensive than acrylate and PET-G
Applications
- Safety glass in schools and sports halls
- Machine guards and protective covers
- Skylights and canopy panels
- Light box panels and display cases
- Vandal-resistant applications
- Applications with high scratch resistance without coating
- Contact with aggressive solvents
Atmospheric impression of polycarbonate
What we all have at home
From sawing to assembly: we process polycarbonate entirely in-house.
