Polycarbonate is replacing glass in a wide variety of
applications today. Where glass was traditionally used in a wide range of
applications since years, today polycarbonate seems to be gaining more popularity.
This is because it is as transparent as glass, but is comparatively more
durable, sturdy, unbreakable and light in weight. These are not the only
properties that make polycarbonate a superior option. There is a complete list
of advantages people can have with this material. Because of its innumerous
benefits,
polycarbonate sheets are
being widely used in various fields like agriculture, construction, industrial,
residential, ornaments, police force and much more.
Bringing in the benefits of glass by providing maximum
transparency and bringing in sunlight to the fullest, polycarbonate also
reflects the harmful UV radiations coming from the sun, thus keeping humans and
plants within the structure free from damage caused by sun. Moreover,
polycarbonate weighs only half of what glass weight, which makes it not only
easy to transport and handle, but also very easy to install. The impact
strength of polycarbonate is 200 times more than glass. This makes
polycarbonate the best material to be used in places that have a high potential
of encountering wind, storm, rain and hail. Also, polycarbonate can be easily
drilled, cut and sawed without worrying about any cracks or breaks due to it
being so strong as compared to brittle glass. Another reason why polycarbonate
is preferred is because unlike glass that carries water drops on its surface
that reduces light transmission and hinders plant growth, polycarbonate does
not allow for condensation to take place on its surface.
Both hollow and solid polycarbonates are used in
construction industries. Though solid polycarbonates are much stronger and
relatively cheaper, hollow sheets are superior in terms of thermal insulation. Both
solid sheets and hollow sheets are used in skylights, pergolas, greenhouses,
skywalks, stadium roofing, awnings and indoor partitions.
Polycarbonates are a perfect combination of
light-weightedness, high impact strength, light transmission, UV protection,
anti-drop and beauty. All these properties have gradually increased the usage
of polycarbonates, which in turn has resulted in an increase in polycarbonate
sheet manufacturers across the globe. Smooth surface polycarbonates are
manufactured for perfect light transmission purposes, while embossed and
frosted designs are manufactured to be used for decorating buildings and for
giving them an attractive view. Whatever kind of
polycarbonate sheets you are looking for – solid, textured,
single-walled, double-walled, multi-walled, corrugated or architectural – you
can get the best-in-class sheets at Tuflite Polymers, a reputed name in the
industry since more than two decades.
