Polycarbonate

Versatile and tough, this engineering plastic resists impact.

For superior impact resistance in your applications, consider POLYCARBONATE machine-grade thermoplastic. This transparent material has a high modulus of elasticity, without compromising strength or structure. Excellent electrical properties and low moisture absorption extend its viability for use in a variety of electronic applications. For increased rigidity, machine-grade POLYCARBONATE can be reinforced with glass fiber.

Easily machined, polished, welded, and bonded, POLYCARBONATE transmits 88% of light, making it ideal for windows and similar transparent products.

Description

  • Amorphous thermoplastic
  • Transparent
  • High elasticity

Properties

  • Superior impact resistance
  • Excellent toughness
  • Continuously resists heat deformation to 265F (145C)
  • UL V-0 flame resistance
  • Excellent electrical properties
  • Low moisture absorption
  • Good acid resistance

Applications

  • Sight glasses
  • Manifolds
  • Windows
  • Housing parts
  • Electrical Insulators
  • Optical components
  • Appliance components

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