PC is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic known for its excellent transparency, exceptional impact strength and versatile range of applications. Through the use of additives and reinforcements, the material’s properties can be tailored to meet specific performance requirements.

Chemical Designation

Polycarbonate

Abbreviation

PC

Natural Color and Additives

• Clear, transparent
• Colorless

Available Forms

• Rods
• Sheets
• Tubes
• SDP and S3P multiwall sheets
• Welding rods
• Profiles
• Finished products, machined or thermoformed

Key Properties

• High transparency
• Exceptional impact resistance
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Good heat deflection resistance
• Easy to bond
• Good weldability
• Excellent dielectric properties
• Good creep resistance
• Easy to machine and fabricate
• Care should be taken when selecting coolants and lubricants during machining, as certain products may cause stress cracking

Typical Applications

PC is widely used in:

• Machinery and equipment manufacturing
• Model making and prototyping
• Automotive applications
• Conveying and material handling systems
• Electrical engineering
• Precision engineering
• Household appliances
• Food processing equipment
• Medical technology
• Lighting applications
• Construction and building industry

Typical Products

• Retail displays and shop fittings
• Display windows
• Transparent functional prototypes
• Electrical plugs and connectors
• Light domes and covers
• Optical components
• Safety guards and protective screens
• Weather protection elements
• Electrical insulators
• Aircraft windows
• Robotic safety enclosures

Typical Benefits

• Outstanding combination of transparency and toughness
• Lightweight alternative to glass
• Excellent impact performance in demanding environments
• Good thermal and electrical insulating properties
• Suitable for applications requiring both visibility and durability