Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is a high-performing thermoplastic recognised for its strength and temperature resistance. Where glass would often be used, polycarbonate plastic is cut to size, transparent and impact resistant. Typically found in banks or on cars, it is durable and strong, and serves as an alternative to glass sheets or screens.
With polycarbonate plastic, you can meet a wide range of demands, as the material can be coated, tinted and bullet-proofed.
Plasticut are your polycarbonate plastic supplier for your machinery and industrial applications.
Key Properties:
Polycarbonate plastic has a range of qualities that make it versatile and durable, including:
- Impact Resistance: Polycarbonate plastic is approximately 250 times stronger than glass.
- Clear: The plastic allows for high levels of light transmission, so it can be used for windows.
- Temperature Adaptable: The material is suitable for both high and low temperature environments.
- Lightweight: Polycarbonate plastic is around half the weight of glass, so it is easier to manage and install.
- UV Resistant: Polycarbonate plastic can be adapted to manage UV exposure without damaging the appearance.
- Fire-Resistant: It is designed with self-extinguishing properties.
- Easily Customisable: The material is easily cut, drilled and formed into shapes required by the user.
When Can You Use Polycarbonate Plastic?
Polycarbonate plastic is highly adaptable and versatile, so it is commonly used in a wide range of industries for different uses. For example:
Safety Applications
Polycarbonate plastic is often used for safety screens and barriers found in bus shelters or security windows. It can also be used for Architectural glazing and skylights
Signs and Displays
The material is often used for sale displays or lightboxes.
Engineering and Electronic Applications
For inspection panels, electrical insulators or housing applications, polycarbonate plastic is durable and provides safety features, such as its fire-resistant properties.
Automotive Applications
It’s commonly applied for racecar windows and protective vehicle partitions.
As it is an alternative to glass materials, it can be applied across a wide range of industries and uses, particularly valuable for its durability and ability to customise as per request.
Plasticut Polycarbonate Products
At Plasticut, we’re proud to deliver custom plastic solutions to a range of businesses. We’re innovative, dependable and realistic with our delivery timelines. Our team of engineers and experts are trained to cut polycarbonate plastic (and other materials) for different uses and to customise sizes and shapes.
For high-quality cut-to-size polycarbonate applications, Plasticut are committed to using premium quality materials to deliver you efficient solutions. Some of our polycarbonate plastic products include:
- Sheet
- Rod
- Tube
- Film
- Machined components
- UV2 Polycarbonate (UV Sheet)
- AR2 Polycarbonate (Abrasion Resistant)
Our polycarbonate plastic comes in a range of MM thicknesses, so we can tailor our solutions to your needs and ensure you’re protected with strong and resistant material.
Enquire With Us Today
We’re excited to get your project rolling with our premium materials! For plastic solutions that are designed and cut with precision,  Contact us today to get started.
For more information, our team are always available to answer your questions. Give us a call on (03) 9357 6688.
FAQ’s
To prevent scratches and aesthetic damage, polycarbonate plastic should be cleaned gently with lukewarm water, a microfibre cloth or a soft sponge and mild soap or detergent. You can dry the material using a dry cloth or allow it to air dry.
Polycarbonate plastic is not naturally scratch-proof; however, with our AR2 Polycarbonate (Abrasion Resistant) material, the specialised coating is designed to offer additional protection from abrasions and scratches.
Yes. This material can be bent in both hot and cold conditions due to its high impact resistance. This makes it highly versatile for a range of uses and applications.
We break down each one of our materials so you can explore which works best for your needs and project. However, if you’re still unsure, contact our team, who will be happy to advise you further to ensure your project meets the success you envision.
