This material is used frequently for shields, guards and containment barriers. Can be cold or heat bent to most configurations. A popular material manufactured by several companies: Lexan® by SABIC, Makrolon® by Sheffield/Bayer, Zelux® by Westlake, Unicar® by Nytef, Ensicar® by Ensinger, Cyrolon, Tuffac, Apec, Trirex, Paltuf, Texin.
This materials is…excellent for impact strength (one of the highest in the plastics family), is UV Stabilized and light weight. Has excellent transparency in thin gauge (.030″ – .500″ in glazing grade / also .250″ – 2.0″ in Zelux ‘W’). Can be heat bent and formed (requires drying prior to heating). Can be bonded and fabricated well with standard cutting tools. A very durable and high performance thermoplastic resin.
Applications – Frequently used in:
Is Bayer Makrolon the same as Sabic Lexan®
Still not sure Polycarbonate is the proper material for your application, consult our free Plastic Materials Selection Guide.
These Properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed or implied.
.030″ – .500″ in 48″ X 96″ Clear Masked General Purpose Sheets
.500″ – 4.0″ Thick Natural (Transparent) and Optical Grade in 48″ X 96″
.010″ –.040″ in 24″ X 48″
.125″ – 12.0″ Diameter – Natural (Machine Grade – Non Pigmented) in 96″ Lengths.
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.250″ ID – 4.0″ ID in 96″ Lengths (variety of wall thickness based on diameter)
Medical Grade, Conductive, Static Dissipative, Glass Filled, Custom Sizes, Formulations, Profiles or Colors.
These Properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed or implied.
Polycarbonate Sheet and Polycarbonate Rod are a common plastic ‘building block’, used in numerous applications. From model making to FDA compliant parts. In stock and ready to ship, cut to size or we can provide ‘blanks’ to ease your production.
Typical Resin Properties:
| General Property | ASTM Test | Typical Value |
| Specific Gravity | D792 | 1.2 |
| Tensile Strength Yield | D638 | 8,900 – 9,000 |
| Tensile Modulus | D638 | 340,000 |
| Izod Impact – Notched | D256 | 12.0-16.0 |
| Hardness – Rockwell | D785 | M70 |
| Deflection Temp @ 264psi | D648 | 270 |
| Deflection Temp @ 66 psi | D648 | 280 |
| Co. Thermal Expansion | D696 | 3.7X10-5 |
For more information on the differences between Polycarbonate, Makrolon and Lexan, please click here.
These Properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed or implied
“Reminds me of the old Timex commercial, takes a lickin and keeps on tickin. This stuff is incredible. My employees said they didn’t believe it wouldn’t break, until they tried. What fun it was watching them wear out instead of breaking the sheet.” – Norman R.
“We replaced all of our warehouse windows with Polycarbonate. We got tired of replacing the glass and the acrylic sheets. The breakage has stopped, and we can focus on running our plant. Thanks.” – Greg L.
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These Properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed or implied.
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