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Polycarbonate, also referred to as PC, is a tough, impact-resistant, virtually unbreakable material used in wide variety of applications. It is an amorphous thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 265° F (129° C). LEXAN™ is one of the most commonly recognized polycarbonate brands.
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Benefits of LEXAN™ Polycarbonate Sheets
Impact resistant
Optical quality
Printable
Formable
Lightweight compared to glass
FDA compliant (grade specific)
Low moisture absorption
High strength and stiffness
Easy to machine
Low friction
Product Options
Colors
Clear, White, Gray, Bronze
Grades
General Purpose
Sign
Multiwall
Abrasion Resistant
Aircraft
FDA
Flame Retardant
Graphic
High Optic
Machine Grade
Sizes
Shape
Sizes
Dimensions: 48″ x 96″, 60″ x 96″, 72″ x 96″, 48″ x 120″, 60″ x 120″
Thickness: 0.03″ – 0.5″
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Common Applications
- Aerospace
- Armored Vehicle
- Automotive
- Bullet/Blast/Wind Resistant Security Windows, Doors, Enclosures and Glazing
- Bus/Transit Shelters
- Die Cutters
- Electrical Applications
- Enclosures
- Forestry and Lumber Plastics
- Golf Cart Windshields
- Greenhouses
- Heavy Equipment
- Machine Guards
- Machine Shops
- Marine Applications
- Membrane Switches
- Movie Studio/Sound Stage
- POP/Display
- Printing/Graphics
- Recreational Vehicles
- Skylights
- Storm Protection
- Thermoformers
- Watercraft
- Window Glazing
Physical Properties
| Units | ASTM Test | General Purpose Polycarbonate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 7,310 – 10,700 | |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 250,000 – 417,000 | |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 1.1 – 18 | |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi Unannealed | ft-lbs/in of notch | D658 | 249 – 282 | |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in F) | D696 | 3.2E-5 to 3.9E-5 | |
| Compressive strength | psi | D695 | 9,000 – 12,500 | 9,000 – 12,500 |
| Coefficient of friction | D1894 | 0.060 – 0.39 | ||
| Taber Abrasion Resistance | mg | D1044 | 9.90 – 10.8 | |
| Water absorption – 24 hours – 1/8″ thick | 0.036 – 0.11% | D570 | 0.15 – 0.21 | |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 277 – 289 | |
| Compressive strength | psi | D695 | 9,000 – 12,500 | 9,000 – 12,500 |
* Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.
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Regulations
- 3-A Dairy
- Boeing/Airbus Toxicity
- D635 Self Extinguishing
- FAR 25.853 Flammability
- FAR 25.853 Heat Release (OSU 65/65)
- FAR 25.853 Smoke
- FDA
- NSF
- UL-94 Flame Class
- USDA
- USP Class VI
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About LEXAN™ Polycarbonate Sheets
Polycarbonate sheet, also referred to as PC, is a tough, impact-resistant, virtually unbreakable material used in tremendous variety of applications. It is an amorphous thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 265° F (129° C). LEXAN™ is one of the most commonly recognized polycarbonate brands. Polymershapes is the leading North American distributor of LEXAN.
Polycarbonate sheet is commonly used in see-through applications, such as machine guards, windows (glazing), windshields for golf carts and other recreational vehicles, and point-of-purchase displays. Polycarbonate is 20 times stronger than acrylic and retains its physical properties over a greater range of temperatures. Polycarbonate sheet is an outstanding replacement choice for glass, with over 200 times the strength. LEXAN sheet comes in a variety of textures and surface patterns for purposes ranging from light diffusion, to privacy, to printing. It can be cut, routed, drilled, and milled. Graphics can be direct printed or laminated.
Polycarbonate sheet is considered a high performance material due to its excellent balance of engineering properties, including excellent impact strength, and electrical properties. It offers great dimensional stability and a broad operating temperature range. Machine grade PC is available in sheet, tube and rod, and is extremely versatile, allowing designers and engineers to specify it in a wide variety of industrial applications.
Polymershapes can meet your polycarbonate sheet needs in standard and custom sizes from leading suppliers including SABIC. We are ready to fulfill your needs as your one-stop shop for additional value-added services that can help you stand out versus your competition. You can count on us for a broad range of conversion and fabrication capabilities at our local facilities and in conveniently located centers featuring state of the art technology. Our experienced teams are eager to exceed your expectations with best-in-class customer service and convenience.
Contact your local Polymershapes facility today and let us help you meet your needs for Polycarbonate sheet, and much, much more!
