Opal Polycarbonate Sheets
Opal polycarbonate plastic sheets are highly versatile and durable, offering exceptional resistance to impacts. They are often preferred over alternative plastic sheeting due to their robustness and resilience. While easy to work with, unlike cast and extruded acrylic sheets, the edges of polycarbonate cannot be polished.
Available in a variety of sizes but if the size you are looking for is not displayed, please contact us as the sheets can be cut to size. Also available in Clear and Bronze.
Key features
- Durable
- Weatherproof
- Resistant to impacts
- Easy to cut
- High strength
- Recyclable
- Excellent light transmission
- Lightweight
- Withstands high temperatures (UK class 1 fire rating)
- Noise reduction/sound insulation
Typical applications
- Glazing
- Lighting
- Skylights
- Building materials
- Safety features
- Automotive and aircraft components
- Signage
- Vending machines
- Protective covers for machinery
- Roof domes
Detailed description
Impact resistance
Polycarbonate sheets are more than 200 times stronger than glass while weighing only half as much. They are nearly indestructible, making them ideal for applications demanding safety and security.
Weather resistance
With exceptional durability against environmental factors, these sheets excel outdoors, maintaining their appearance for over a decade with minimal changes.
Fire resistance
Polycarbonate holds a UK class 1 fire rating, frequently employed in public structures.
Recyclability
Polycarbonate sheets are entirely recyclable. Following sorting, shredding, and washing, the material is transformed into granules for manufacturing purposes.
