Lexan Sheet - Polycarbonate - 12 x 12 - 8PACK

Polycarbonate sheet is a versatile material that combines high impact and temperature resistance with optical clarity, making it an excellent choice for various applications. The material can be easily cut, sawn, drilled, and milled using standard workshop equipment without the risk of cracking or breakage, making it suitable for a wide range of indoor applications, such as machine guards.

Moreover, polycarbonate sheet can be thermoformed into complex parts while retaining its excellent properties, making it ideal for demanding applications like vandal-proof street furniture. The material can also be decorated using a variety of modern techniques, including painting and screen printing.

Unlike most thermoplastics, polycarbonate can undergo large plastic deformations without cracking or breaking. This property 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 polycarbonate valuable in prototyping applications where transparent or electrically non-conductive parts are needed.

Transparent polycarbonate sheet has excellent light transmission, with a range of 84 - 87% depending on thickness. 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.

The polycarbonate sheet is typically protected by a clear 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 well-known manufacturers of polycarbonate, and the material is also marketed under other brand names such as Perspex, Makrolon, Tuffak, and Spartech.

Polycarbonate sheet's high/low temperature resistance and thermoformability make it a versatile and adaptable material for a wide range of applications. Its unique properties and advantages make it a popular choice in various industries, from construction and transportation to consumer electronics and medical equipment.

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