Custom Cut Polycarbonate (Lexan) - General Purpose

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:

• Windows
• Windshields
• Skylights
• Blast Shields
• Sneeze Guards
• Security Solutions
• Mental Health Facility Glazing
• Prison Glazing 

If your project requires increased scratch resistance or a higher flame rating, check out some of our specialty polycarbonate materials:

• Flame Resistant
• Bullet Resistant
• Scratch Resistant
• Sign Grade
  
  

  Why Choose General Purpose Polycarbonate?

  General-purpose polycarbonate sheet — commonly known by the brand names Lexan or Makrolon — is one of the most versatile plastic sheet materials available. Weighing significantly less than glass while offering up to 250 times the impact resistance, it's the go-to material for applications where safety, clarity, and durability all matter. Whether you need a single custom-cut piece or a large quantity order, Regal Plastics cuts polycarbonate sheet to your exact dimensions with same-day turnaround available.

  Working With Polycarbonate

  Polycarbonate is one of the most machinable plastic sheet materials we carry. It cuts cleanly with standard saw and CNC equipment, drills without cracking, and bonds well with compatible adhesives. If your project requires precision cutting, routing, or edgework, our custom plastic fabrication team handles polycarbonate daily and can have your parts ready fast.

  General Purpose vs. Specialty Polycarbonate

  General-purpose polycarbonate is the right choice for most standard glazing, display, and barrier applications. For more demanding environments, Regal Plastics also stocks a full range of specialty polycarbonate sheets, including:

  Scratch-Resistant Polycarbonate — ideal for applications with frequent contact or cleaning
  Sign Grade Polycarbonate — optimized for indoor and outdoor signage applications
  Bullet-Resistant Polycarbonate — multi-layer laminate for security glazing in banks, courtrooms, and mental health facilities
  Fire-Resistant Polycarbonate — rated for applications requiring higher flame compliance

  Get a Custom Quote

  Need polycarbonate cut to a specific size, quantity, or specification? Request a quote and one of our plastic specialists will get back to you within one business day. For immediate help, call us at 972-484-0741.