Polycarbonate

Common Name: Polycarbonate

Chemical name: Bisphenol A

Description: Polycarbonate, also known as Lexan® and Macrolon Polycarbonate is a very tough transparent plastic, impact resistant and 250 times tougher than glass. The range of Polycarbonates available includes abrasion resistant with hard-coat surface treatment, UV coating, matt, non-reflective and anti- glare finish. Also available in special laminated forestry and ballistic grades.

Properties:
• High Impact resistance
• Very flexible without breaking
• UV resistant
• Good optical clarity
• Light weight
• Suitable for fabrication
• Cold brake press bendable
• Heat bendable
• Can be glued
• CNC routable

Available from Profile Plastics:
• Available in sheet, colours = clear, grey tint, opal, abrasive resistant and UV2 [Ultra Violet resistant] sheets
• Sheet
• Rod
• Tube
• Machined components
• Fabrications

Application:
• Machine guards
• Safety glazing
• Boat and auto windows
• Fabrications

Downloads:
• Spec sheets.pdf
• Customer guide.pdf