Polycarbonate
What is Polycarbonate?
At º£½ÇÉçÇø, we offer polycarbonate, widely known as LEXANâ„¢, recognized for its resilience, light weight, and adaptability. This versatile material is suitable for many applications, including protective coverings, greenhouse panels, window covers, sports visors, and bullet-resistant glass. Our custom fabrication services ensure that each polycarbonate product is crafted to meet the specific needs of various industries. Whether you need durable, weather-resistant parts or innovative solutions for your projects, polycarbonate provides reliable performance and value. Choose º£½ÇÉçÇø for your polycarbonate needs and experience consistent quality and service.
We offer polycarbonate in both sheets and rods.
Applications of Polycarbonate
Skylights and Roofing: Polycarbonate is commonly used in skylights and roofing due to its high transparency, UV resistance, and impact strength, providing durable and weather-resistant solutions.
Bullet-Resistant Windows: Known for its impact resistance and durability, polycarbonate is a reliable choice for bullet-resistant windows. It is used in banks, government buildings, and vehicles for enhanced security and protection.
Safety Shields: Polycarbonate is ideal for creating safety shields for machinery and equipment, offering excellent impact resistance and clarity for superior protection and visibility.
Key Features of Polycarbonate:
Impact Resistance: Polycarbonate is known for its exceptional impact resistance, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring high durability and toughness.
Lightweight: Despite its strength, polycarbonate is lightweight, making it easy to handle, transport, and install in various applications.
Optical Clarity: With excellent transparency, polycarbonate is perfect for applications where clarity is essential, such as windows, lenses, and display panels.
Heat Resistance: Polycarbonate can withstand high temperatures without losing its structural integrity, making it suitable for environments with fluctuating or high temperatures.
UV Resistance: Treated polycarbonate offers UV protection, preventing yellowing and degradation when exposed to sunlight, ideal for outdoor applications.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Absolutely. Polycarbonate's exceptional impact resistance makes it ideal for safety applications such as machine guards, protective barriers, safety shields, and bullet-resistant windows.
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Polycarbonate possesses inherent fire-retardant properties, making it a safe choice for applications that require compliance with fire safety standards.
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Polycarbonate provides excellent thermal insulation, which helps maintain energy efficiency in buildings and greenhouses by reducing heat loss and maintaining consistent internal temperatures.
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Polycarbonate is significantly lighter than glass while offering much higher impact resistance. This makes it an excellent alternative to glass in applications where weight reduction and durability are important.
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In construction, polycarbonate is commonly used for roofing, skylights, window glazing, and greenhouse panels due to its strength, transparency, and thermal insulation properties.