Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is a very strong and impact resistant material known for its exceptional durability. Its significantly stronger than glass and even more so that acrylic, making it a popular choice for applications where strength and safety paramount.

Key features of polycarbonate

• Polycarbonate boasts exceptional impact resistance, being up to 250 times stronger than glass. It can withstand significant force without shattering or breaking making it ideal for applications such as roofing, safety glazing and machine guard.
• Polycarbonate maintains its properties over a wide range of temperatures from – 20°C to 140°C.
• Polycarbonate typically has a tensile strength between 55-75 MPa (Megapascals).
• Polycarbonate’s strength and durability make it an ideal material for vehicle parts, medical devices and even bullet proof applications.
• Being lighter than glass enables polycarbonate to be much more easier to handle and install.

Applications

• Roofing in sheds, conservatories, lean to structures, bicycle and smoking shelters.
• Machine safety guards
• Security and safety glazing
• Greenhouse windows
• Sound walls along highways and other areas that require noise reduction.
• Vending machines
• Signage