Lexan Polycarbonate Sheet, 0.118 - 1/8 Thick, Clear, 12 x 24

Polycarbonate sheet is a versatile material that combines high impact and temperature resistance with optical clarity, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications. This material can be utilized for secondary glazing behind existing glazing, providing economical protection against breakage or intrusion.

The cutting, sawing, drilling, and milling of polycarbonate sheet can be done using standard workshop equipment without the risk of cracking and breakage, making it an excellent candidate for fabricating a variety of indoor applications, such as machine guards. Additionally, polycarbonate sheet can be easily thermoformed into complex parts while retaining its excellent properties, making it suitable for demanding applications like vandal-proof street furniture.

Unlike most thermoplastics, polycarbonate can undergo large plastic deformations without cracking or breaking. This allows it to be processed and formed at room temperature using sheet metal techniques, such as forming bends on a brake. Even for sharp angle bends with a tight radius, no heating is generally necessary, making it valuable in prototyping applications where transparent or electrically non-conductive parts are needed, which cannot be made from sheet metal.

Transparent polycarbonate sheet has excellent light transmission, ranging from 84% to 87% depending on the thickness of the material. Polycarbonate sheet also has good fire behavior characteristics, as it does not contribute significantly to the spread of fire or the generation of toxic gases.

Polycarbonate sheet is often available with a clear protective film on both sides, with one side having printing and the other side being clear or frosted, making it difficult to see.

Lexan is one of the manufacturers of the polycarbonate material type, along with other brand names such as Perspex, Makrolon, Tuffak, and Spartech. Polycarbonate is known for its high/low temperature resistance and thermoformability, making it a versatile and widely-used material in various industries.

In summary, polycarbonate sheet is a remarkable material that offers a combination of impact resistance, temperature resistance, optical clarity, and ease of fabrication, making it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, from secondary glazing to machine guards and vandal-proof street furniture.

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