Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate (PC) offers extremely high impact strength with moderate chemical resistance. It is super tough and virtually unbreakable. PC can be used in direct contact with food and has a long term service temperature of -60°C to +120°C.
Our polycarbonate range covers both structural & engineering grades in rod, tube & sheet from quality European & American manufacturers.
- High mechanical strength, dimensional stability & temperature resistance
- High impact resistant, transparent, food contact approved
- Medium chemical resistance, low moisture absorption
Availability
Rod
3mm to 250mm OD
Tube
6mm ID to 100mm OD
Sheet
1mm to 100mm Thick
Colours
Transparent, white & various tints
Modified Grades
Yes
Cut To Size
Yes
Features
Structural vs Engineering Grades
Structural PC grades are available in sheet form or round & square tube section. Structural grades tend to be used for machine guards, shatter proof windows, signage & sight glasses, with sheeting available in a range of colour tints & additives to provide UV stability etc. Engineering grades are used for precision mechanical engineering applications or where electrical insulation is required for electrical engineering.
Additives & Modifiers
Structural sheeting can have colorants included to change the visual appearance of the sheet or additives to increase UV stability, heat resistance or heat diffusion properties. Engineering grades can be modified with the inclusion of 30% glass fibre which increase strength, rigidity, creep resistance & dimensional stability making it suitable for parts exposed to high static loads over long periods. Abrasion resistance can also be increased with coatings.
Applications
Structural sheet & tube grades are commonly used for sight glasses, machine guards, safety windows or applications requiring a clear shatter proof material. Engineering grades are used for precision parts such as electrical insulators, connectors, terminal blocks, distributor blocks, impellers & housings, fluid containers to name a few.
Polycarbonate Properties
Long Term Service Temp
-60°C to +120°C
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
Polycarbonate Range
| Product Type | Industry Usage | Available Products & Notes *Some items are manufactured & imported on request |
| Polycarbonate Rod & Sheet Natural - Engineering Grade | Mechanical, Food, Electronics, Automotive, Medical Technologies | Rod & Sheet - Natural unfilled & unmodified Polycarbonate White Rod: 3mm - 250mm OD. Sheet: 1mm to 100mm thick. *FDA & EU 10/2011 approved. |
| Polycarbonate Rod & Sheet Natural - 30% Glass Filled - Engineering Grade | Mechanical, Electronics, Automotive Technologies | Rod & Sheet - Natural - 30% Glass Filled Polycarbonate White *Improved strength, rigidity, creep strength, dimensional stability. |
| Polycarbonate Sheet - Structural Grade | Various | Sheet - Polycarbonate Transparent, tints & modified sheet grades Sheet: 2mm to 10mm thick. *Standard sheeting. *Matte sheeting. *UV stable coated sheeting. *Embossed sheeting. *Diffusion Sheeting. *Heat resistant sheeting. *Some grades approved for food contact. |
| Polycarbonate Tubing - Structural Grade | Various | Square & Round Tubing - Polycarbonate Transparent Round: 6mm ID to 100mm OD. Square: 12mm & 19mm OD x 1.57mm wall thickness. Custom sizes can be manufactured on request in various grades. *Grades approved for food contact. |
Cast nylon, compared to extruded nylon PA6E, has better physical properties such as higher tensile strength, maximum stiffness and hardness, better wear resistance, lower moisture absorption and better dimensional stability. It particularly suits the production of large parts and thick wall sections.
Acetal POM offers low moisture absorption, good fatigue strength and rigidity, Its dimensional stability is great for precision parts with tight tolerances. Good sliding characteristics, retains impact strength even at low temperatures and is easily machined.
Our plastic cut to size service allows you to purchase our wide range of engineering plastic stock shapes to the exact size and quantity you require.
We have invested in digital cutting equipment that allows us to accurately and repeatedly cut hundreds of pieces of cut to size plastics for a single order, all to the same tolerance.
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