Polycarbonate (LEXAN)
Properties:
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Legendary strength 200 greater than glass it’s virtually unbreakable.
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Resistant to fracture.
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bullet-resistant or shatter-resistant
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low weight in comparison to other high strength materials
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Maintain in a good mechanical properties between 40°F and 280°F.
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Absolutely transparent up to 2 In. in width
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Electrical and heat resistance
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Design flexibility: high ductility (used in lenses)
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Flame retardant.
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When blended with Silicone, it become a hard thermoplastic that doesn’t
get scratched.
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Many options:
• Thicknesses:
2-12mm
• Tints:
Clear, Bronze, Green, Blue, Opal, Grey
• Specials:
Special transparent, translucent and cloudy options are available.
• Textures:
Embossed
• Protective
Coatings: Double sided UV, IR Heat Block, Condensation Control
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Easily coloured.
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Non-toxic.
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Environmentally friendly processing,
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Recyclable (
Where to use?
• Roof lights and glazing
• Curved roof lights
• Covered walkways
• Sunrooms
• Architectural roofing
• Exterior signage
• Industrial and
architectural applications which require weather and UV protection.
Available
in sheets:
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Source: http://www.theplasticshop.co.uk/plastic_technical_data_sheets/oversized-polycarbonate-sheet-factsheet-technical-data.pdf
http://www.ptsllc.com/intro/polycarb_intro.aspx
Presentation: Polycarbonate (PC) By: Carlos Buitrago
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