PC
Polycarbonate
PC is a transparent thermoplastic with extremely high impact resistance, up to 250 times stronger than glass. The material is used where transparency needs to be combined with mechanical strength, for example in machine guards, signs and lighting fixtures. PC is self-extinguishing and has good temperature resistance up to 120 °C. The material can be sawed, drilled, milled and bent with conventional tools. We have PC in clear and colored plates as well as round rods, including variants such as PC UV (UV-stabilized) and PC+ASA.
Properties
Up to 250 times stronger than glass
High light transmission, optically clear
Usable up to 120 °C
Self-extinguishing, low smoke emission
Low shrinkage and good form stability
Can be sawed, drilled, milled, and bent
Technical data
| Density | 1,20 g/cm³ |
| Tensile strength | 55–75 MPa |
| Modulus of elasticity | 2 300–2 400 MPa |
| Impact strength (Charpy) | No break |
| Light transmission | 88 % |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +120 °C |
Typical values. Actual properties may vary depending on manufacturer and variant.
Applications
- Machine guards and safety glasses
- Signs and displays
- Lighting fixtures
- Medical devices
- Automotive industry. Headlight glasses, instrument panels
Formats and ordering
We have PC in clear and colored sheets, as well as rods. Variants include PC UV, PC GF30, and PC+ASA.
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