Polycarbonate
What is Polycarbonate?
At The Plastic Factory, we offer polycarbonate, widely known as LEXAN™, recognized for its resilience, light weight, and adaptability. This versatile material is suitable for many applications, including protective coverings, greenhouse panels, window covers, sports visors, and bullet-resistant glass. Our custom fabrication services ensure that each polycarbonate product is crafted to meet the specific needs of various industries. Whether you need durable, weather-resistant parts or innovative solutions for your projects, polycarbonate provides reliable performance and value. Choose The Plastic Factory for your polycarbonate needs and experience consistent quality and service.
We offer polycarbonate in both sheets and rods.
Applications of Polycarbonate
Skylights and Roofing: Polycarbonate is commonly used in skylights and roofing due to its high transparency, UV resistance, and impact strength, providing durable and weather-resistant solutions.
Bullet-Resistant Windows: Known for its impact resistance and durability, polycarbonate is a reliable choice for bullet-resistant windows. It is used in banks, government buildings, and vehicles for enhanced security and protection.
Safety Shields: Polycarbonate is ideal for creating safety shields for machinery and equipment, offering excellent impact resistance and clarity for superior protection and visibility.
Key Features of Polycarbonate:
Impact Resistance: Polycarbonate is known for its exceptional impact resistance, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring high durability and toughness.
Lightweight: Despite its strength, polycarbonate is lightweight, making it easy to handle, transport, and install in various applications.
Optical Clarity: With excellent transparency, polycarbonate is perfect for applications where clarity is essential, such as windows, lenses, and display panels.
Heat Resistance: Polycarbonate can withstand high temperatures without losing its structural integrity, making it suitable for environments with fluctuating or high temperatures.
UV Resistance: Treated polycarbonate offers UV protection, preventing yellowing and degradation when exposed to sunlight, ideal for outdoor applications.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Absolutely. Polycarbonate's exceptional impact resistance makes it ideal for safety applications such as machine guards, protective barriers, safety shields, and bullet-resistant windows.
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Polycarbonate possesses inherent fire-retardant properties, making it a safe choice for applications that require compliance with fire safety standards.
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Polycarbonate provides excellent thermal insulation, which helps maintain energy efficiency in buildings and greenhouses by reducing heat loss and maintaining consistent internal temperatures.
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Polycarbonate is significantly lighter than glass while offering much higher impact resistance. This makes it an excellent alternative to glass in applications where weight reduction and durability are important.
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In construction, polycarbonate is commonly used for roofing, skylights, window glazing, and greenhouse panels due to its strength, transparency, and thermal insulation properties.