Polycarbonate
Strutural Thermoplastics
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is the toughest transparent plastic produced. Outstanding impact strength (it is virtually unbreakable) makes it the material of choice for many industrial applications. It has good electrical insulation properties and low moisture absorption. Polycarbonate is resistant to both heat and flame, and is dimensionally stable and generally unaffected by greases, oils, and acids. Weatherability is good, but slightly below that of acrylic. Ultraviolet rays cause slight discoloring and embrittlement. Polycarbonate tubing offers the advantages of a clear, see-through tubing with the added impact toughness necessary for industrial applications.
Polycarbonate is the toughest transparent plastic produced. Outstanding impact strength (it is virtually unbreakable) makes it the material of choice for many industrial applications. It has good electrical insulation properties and low moisture absorption. Polycarbonate is resistant to both heat and flame, and is dimensionally stable and generally unaffected by greases, oils, and acids. Weatherability is good, but slightly below that of acrylic. Ultraviolet rays cause slight discoloring and embrittlement. Polycarbonate tubing offers the advantages of a clear, see-through tubing with the added impact toughness necessary for industrial applications.
- Can be cut using all machines EXCEPT lasers (it gives off toxic fumes)
- Can be oven and line bent
- Can be glued
- Edges are normally left with router cut, not flame polished
- Is especially unbreakable with high dielectric properties
- Available in Plates/Sheets/Tubes
- Available in clear or smoke tint
- Custom fabrication services available from WS Hampshire
- Thermoforming available from WS Hampshire
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Item # |
Grade |
Thickness |
Diameter |
O.D. |
Stock Size |
Put-Up |
Quantity | Add To Cart/Request Quote |
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PPCCUSTOM | Grade N/A | Thickness N/A Custom in | Diameter N/A Custom in | O.D. N/A Custom in | Stock Size N/A Custom inCustom ftCustom mm | Put-Up N/A Mechanical Drawing Required | Request Quote | |
PPCP968164 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A 0.031 in0.7874 mm | Diameter N/A | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 48.000 x 96.000 in1219.2 x 2438.4 mm | Put-Up N/A Sheets | Request Quote | |
PPCP968165 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A 0.063 in1.6002 mm | Diameter N/A | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 48.000 x 96.000 in1219.2 x 2438.4 mm | Put-Up N/A Sheets | Request Quote | |
PPCP968166 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A 0.094 in2.3876 mm | Diameter N/A | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 48.000 x 96.000 in1219.2 x 2438.4 mm | Put-Up N/A Sheets | Request Quote | |
PPCP968167 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A 0.125 in3.175 mm | Diameter N/A | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 48.000 x 96.000 in1219.2 x 2438.4 mm | Put-Up N/A Sheets | Request Quote | |
PPCP968168 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A 0.188 in4.7752 mm | Diameter N/A | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 48.000 x 96.000 in1219.2 x 2438.4 mm | Put-Up N/A Sheets | Request Quote | |
PPCP968169 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm | Diameter N/A | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 48.000 x 96.000 in1219.2 x 2438.4 mm | Put-Up N/A Sheets | Request Quote | |
PPCP968256 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A 0.375 in9.525 mm | Diameter N/A | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 48.000 x 96.000 in1219.2 x 2438.4 mm | Put-Up N/A Sheets | Request Quote | |
PPCR681016 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.250 in6.350 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR681020 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.375 in9.525 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR968248 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.500 in12.700 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR681028 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.625 in15.875 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR968249 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.750 in19.050 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR681032 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.875 in22.225 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR681034 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 1.000 in25.400 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR681038 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 1.125 in28.575 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR681039 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 1.250 in31.750 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR681040 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 1.375 in34.925 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR968251 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 1.500 in38.100 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR681043 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 1.750 in44.450 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCR968252 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 2.000 in50.800 mm | O.D. N/A | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Rods | Request Quote | |
PPCT681010 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.125 in3.175 mm | O.D. N/A 0.250 in6.35 mm | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PPCT681011 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.125 in3.175 mm | O.D. N/A 0.375 in9.525 mm | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PPCT681012 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.188 in4.7752 mm | O.D. N/A 0.313 in7.9502 mm | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote | |
PPCT681013 | Grade N/A Polycarbonate | Thickness N/A | Diameter N/A 0.188 in4.7752 mm | O.D. N/A 0.500 in12.7 mm | Stock Size N/A 8 ft | Put-Up N/A Tubes | Request Quote |
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