This polycarbonate sheet is engineering grade material and is not UV resistant
RS Pro Polycarbonate Translucent Solid Plastic Sheets
From RS Pro a range of high-quality polycarbonate translucent solid plastic sheets available in a range of sizes and thicknesses
What are Solid Plastic Sheets
Solid plastic sheets are sheets of strong durable plastic or plastic like materials which are cut to size and sold in a wide range of sizes and thickness
These hard plastic sheets, once purchased, can then be cut or machined into components for the fabrication of products for use in a wide range of industries
Different plastics have different properties which lend them for use in specific applications
What is Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is also known by the abbreviation PC and is a transparent amorphous engineering thermoplastic
Amorphous is the term given to plastics that gradually soften rather than go from a solid to a liquid when heated
Having this property means that this plastic is less likely to warp when subjected to high temperatures and easy to mould and thermoform
Polycarbonate is very tough with excellent impact resistance but also lightweight, very pliable and can be moulded and formed at room temperature without cracking or breaking
This clear sheet plastic is often used as a substitute for sheet metal if transparency or a non-conductive material is needed
One of the drawbacks with PC plastic sheet is its low scratch resistance so an additional hard coating needs to be applied where a scratch free surface is required
Features and Benefits
Excellent impact strength Excellent dimensional stability with a high capacity to maintain its original dimensions when subjected to changes in temperature and humidity Rigidity over a wide range of temperatures Pliable and flexible Moderate chemical resistance and low solvent resistance Translucent Good heat resistance Good insulation properties Good machinability Easy to polish, weldable and bondable using glue
