PCPolycarbonate
Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic with excellent impact resistance, heat resistance, weatherability, self-extinguishing behavior and transparency, and its impact strength is more than 150 times that of tempered glass. Flexible and easy to work, it is widely used in place of acrylic, which cracks and deforms easily, and as a complement to ordinary sheet glass. It is used as a building material in many fields.
- Light transmittance
- 85~91%
- Sheet thickness
- 0.5~15mm
- Roll width (× 30 m)
- 900~2000mm
- Rod diameter
- Φ8~160mm
Features
High impact resistance
PC is 250 times stronger than glass and more than 30 times stronger than acrylic, protecting people and property in disasters.
Good thermal insulation
Its thermal conductivity is lower than that of sheet glass, so it insulates well and reduces heating and cooling costs.
Easy installation
About half the weight of glass and flexible enough to install in curved form, reducing structural and installation costs.
Excellent weatherability
A UV-resistant surface treatment slows yellowing and aging, and heat resistance (40~135℃) keeps it free of deformation and clean in appearance.
Glass-like transparency
Light transmittance of 85~91%, similar to glass, gives a clear, bright view outside.
Self-extinguishing and chemical resistant
Self-extinguishing and flame retardant, it does not spread fire or give off toxic gas, and it resists acids, alkalis and other chemicals.
Properties
| Property | Unit | Test method | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light transmittance | % | — | 85~91 |
| Density | g/cm³ | — | Pending |
| Tensile strength | MPa | — | Pending |
| Flexural modulus | MPa | — | Pending |
| Heat deflection temperature | ℃ | — | Pending |
| Water absorption | % | — | Pending |
Typical values; they vary by grade and form. Rows marked “Pending” are still being verified — ask for them with your quote request if you need them.
Sizes
PC sheet
- Clear
- 0.5
- 0.8
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 4.5
- 5
- 6
- 8
- 10
- 12
- 15
- Black
- 3
- 5
- Smoke, light green, deep green, brown, transparent yellow
- 3
- 5
- 8
- 10
- Transparent blue
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Light diffusing (for lighting)
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 4.5
PC roll
- Clear, clear embossed, deep green, light green, green embossed, brown2T, 3T
- 900
- 1000
- 1220
- 1520
- 1820
- 2000
- × 30 m
- Clear, clear embossed, deep green, light green, green embossed, brown4.5T
- 900
- 1000
- 1220
- 1520
- 1820
- × 30 m
PC rod
- 8
- 10
- 16
- 20
- 25
- 30
- 35
- 40
- 45
- 50
- 55
- 60
- 70
- 80
- 90
- 100
- 110
- 120
- 130
- 140
- 150
- 160
Applications
- Noise barrier walls
- Building exteriors and roofs
- Covered walkways and canopies
- Greenhouses and livestock barns
- Computers and vending machines
- Phone booths
- Safety goggles
Compare with other materials
Side-by-side comparison guides are in preparation. See each material page for sizes and properties.
Frequently asked questions
What sizes of polycarbonate sheet and rod are available?
Sheet comes in clear 0.5, 0.8, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 mm; black 3, 5 mm; smoke, light green, deep green, brown and transparent yellow 3, 5, 8, 10 mm; transparent blue 3, 4, 5 mm; and light diffusing (for lighting) 1, 2, 3, 4, 4.5 mm. Rod comes in clear, Φ8, 10, 16, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 mm.
What sizes of PC roll are available?
Rolls are 30 m long. 2T and 3T come in widths of 900, 1000, 1220, 1520, 1820, 2000 mm, and 4.5T in 900, 1000, 1220, 1520, 1820 mm. Colors: clear, clear embossed, deep green, light green, green embossed, brown.
How does polycarbonate differ from acrylic?
Polycarbonate has more than 30 times the impact strength of acrylic and is flexible, so it is often used in place of acrylic, which cracks and deforms easily.
Does polycarbonate yellow outdoors?
Its surface has a UV-resistant treatment that slows yellowing and aging. Light transmittance is 85~91%, similar to glass.
How does polycarbonate behave in a fire?
It is self-extinguishing and flame retardant, so it does not spread fire or give off toxic gas.
