Polycarbonate is a durable, transparent plastic designed to withstand use in the construction, manufacturing, and glazing industries.
Polycarbonate is a durable, transparent plastic designed to withstand use in the construction, manufacturing, and glazing industries.
Common Names: Lexan, Monogal, Makrolon
Material Pros: High impact resistance, Machinability, Light Transmission
Popular Applications: Windows, Skylights, Blast Shields, Sneeze Guards
Polycarbonate is a durable, transparent plastic designed to withstand use in the construction, manufacturing, and glazing industries.
Polycarbonate provides an incredible array of product applications in the commercial construction and manufacturing industries. . The shatter resistant material can be cut and drilled with standard tools without the risk of cracking. Polycarbonate offers excellent optical clarity with a unique combination of properties, which can make it an excellent candidate for safety and security glazing for applications like:
If your project requires increased scratch resistance or a higher flame rating, check out some of our specialty polycarbonate materials: