Plastics, PolycarbonateLonglife Polycarbonate Sheet

Featuring a co-extruded UV protection on both sides of the sheet cutting out 98% of harmful UV radiation.

Longlife polycarbonate is a superior glazing material that features a co-extruded UV protection to both sides of the sheet which prevents damaging UV radiation from penetrating the sheet. As a Longlife polycarbonate is ideal for use in some of the world’s toughest climatic conditions as its UV protection leads to longer sheet life expectancy, prevents yellowing and guards against loss of strength. It also cuts out 98% of the harmful UV radiation to protect those working or playing beneath it. It is ideal for outdoor use such as architectural rooflights, vertical glazing and specialist glazing applications.

Longlife polycarbonate is also available with a Strong Adhesion Film (SAF), aimed at high-end engineering and fabrication projects that require extra protection during repeated processing, including milling, drilling, bending, cutting and thermoforming.

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Range

  • Tints: Clear, Bronze, Opal and specials including Green, Blue, Grey, Transparent, Translucent and Opaque options are available on request

  • Options: Embossed texture, Strong Adhesion Film
Sheet SizeThicknesses
1220 x 24403.0mm - 6.0mm
2050 x 30502.0mm - 15.0mm
2050 x 61102.0mm - 6.0mm
If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact your local service centre with your specific requirements.

Properties

Property

Test Method

ValueUnits
Physical
DensityDIN 534791.2

g/cm3

Water Absorption (23oC)DIN 53495:A0.35%

Water Permeability

DIN 53122<2.28g/cm3
Mechanical
Tensile Strength at YieldDIN 53455>60MPa
Tensile Strength at BreakDIN 53455<70MPa
Tensile ModulusDIN 534572300MPa
Impact Strength @ 23oC (Notched Charpy)DIN 5345350kJ/m2
Optical
Light TransmissionDIN 503687-91%
Refractive IndexDIN 534911.586
Thermal
Coefficient of Thermal ExpansionDIN 5375268m/m.K x 10-6
Thermal ConductivityDIN 526120.2W/m.K
Max Continuous Service Temp>100oC

Additional Information

Thermal Insulation

Applications

  • Rooflights and glazing
  • Curved rooflights
  • Covered walkways
  • Sunrooms
  • Architectural roofing
  • Exterior signage
  • Industrial and architectural applications which require weather and UV protection

Characteristics

  • Legendary strength 200 greater than glass, it’s virtually unbreakable
  • Weatherable and UV resistant
  • Lightweight, less than half the weight of glass
  • Enhanced protection against the effects of weathering and UV radiation
  • Easy to handle, install and clean
  • Design flexibility
  • High natural light transmission
  • Superb optical clarity
  • Thermally insulating
  • Easy to thermoform, cold curve and router
  • Fire resistant
  • Durable
  • Chemical resistant
  • Limited 10 year warranty

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  • In-house state of the art processing facilities

  • Large fleet of bespoke delivery vehicles

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