A tough and stable clear plastic – polycarbonate – has
outstanding levels of light transmission, incredibly high strength, extreme
light weight, and exceptional impact resistance. It also provides incomparable
long-term chemical and physical stability. This combination of qualities makes
polycarbonate the ideal choice for both commercial and residential projects
where plastic is required. In fact, it is also highly replacing glass in
structures like greenhouses, conservatories, carports, swimming pool
enclosures, etc. It has proven to be a great alternative to glass due to its
weight being half the weight of glass, while the impact strength being 200
times that of glass! With these benefits, polycarbonate is gaining wide
popularity, increasing the number of polycarbonate sheet manufacturers in India.
How clear is
polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate is highly transparent that lets in maximum
sunlight indoors, thus reducing the electricity bills. However, while it brings
in maximum sunlight, it does not let in the harmful UV radiations that come
from the sun. How? This is because polycarbonate comes with a special UV
protective layer on one side of the sheet that does not let in the UV radiations.
Thus, the inhabitants within are safe, while also enjoying complete light. This
is the main reason why polycarbonates are highly preferred for building
greenhouses.
How strong is
polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate is 30 times stronger than plastic and 200 times
stronger than glass. It is ideal for safety glazing, police riot shields,
protective screens, and other applications where safety and vandalizing are
huge concerns. Thus, polycarbonate is an excellent choice for projects that
demand a high level of safety that cannot be obtained from other materials.
How easy is it to
work with polycarbonate?
Polycarbonate is extremely strong, making it resistant to
cracking and breakage while cutting the sheet. Moreover, all you need while
cutting a polycarbonate sheet is a sharp-toothed scissor or circular saw. Furthermore,
you can also easily drill holes in a polycarbonate sheet. In addition,
polycarbonate can also be made into various shapes and sizes by thermoforming
or cold curving. It melts at 155°C, after which it can be formed into any shape
without any degradation of the material. It can be formed at room temperature
too, without cracking or breaking. Thus, you can see how polycarbonate stays
stable in all kinds of temperatures.
Nevertheless, polycarbonate is not used only for building
roofs. There are many other applications where polycarbonate is used, thanks to
its exceptional qualities. Its light weight and exceptional strength makes it
valued for making CDs, DVDs, laptops, and mobile phones, making them incredibly
light yet virtually impossible to break. The material’s excellent transparency
with UV filter and durability also makes it ideal for making shatter-proof
glazing and eye glasses, with lens being thinner than if they were made from
glass.
So, whatever your application, you can get your
polycarbonate sheet from Tuflite Polymers, the leading polycarbonate sheet manufacturers in India. You can get a variety
of polycarbonates here like solid, textured, multiwall, corrugated, and
profiled. Choose the polycarbonate type, texture, and colour to choose your
needs and application.
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