Clear Polycarbonate
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Polycarbonate clear plastic sheet is an extremely versatile and strong material with a high resistance to impact. It''s usually chosen over other forms of plastic sheeting because of its strength and resistance to impact.
Key features:
- Impact resistance
- High strength
- Excellent optical clarity
- Hard wearing
- Weather resistant
- Lightweight
- Resistant to high temperatures (UK class 1 fire rating)
- Noise reduction/sound insulation
- Easy to cut and machine
- Recyclable
- Light weight
Typical applications:
- Glazing
- Sky lights
- Construction
- Automotive and aircraft components
- Security components
- Signage
- Vending machines
- Street furniture
- Machine guards
- Lighting
- Roof domes
Impact resistance
Strength of Polycarbonate is 200 times more than of glass while being half weight. It's virtually unbreakable. The strength and impact resistance of the material makes it suitable for applications where safety and security is required.
Fire resistance
With an excellent UK class 1 fire rating, polycarbonate is often used in public buildings.
Weather resistant
With excellent resistance to the elements, polycarbonate sheet performs well outside. No significant changes in appearance are expected over 10 years.
Light Weight
The sheets weigh 1.2kg/sqmt/mm whereas glass weigh 2.5kg/sqmt/mm; hence, these sheets are lighter than glass by 50%
