Lexan Polycarbonate


We supply polycarbonate sheet materials for applications where an unbreakable, tough product is required.

Product Description

Polycarbonate is a transparent material which is approximately 250 times stronger glass, whilst weighing 50% less.  It is an ideal product to use in areas subject to breakage and vandalism, providing the answer to every covering and glazing application for both designers and contractors.

Product Features

  • Suitable for a wide variety of applications, typically anti-vandal glazing, security glazing, roof lights, balustrades, barrel vaults, machine guards, visors and riot shields
  • The material withstands temperatures under which many other plastics would melt or fracture. They can be bent either hot or cold and can be thermoformed and machine fabricated
  • Easy to cut and saw using standard work shop equipment
  • Half the weight of plate glass
  • Excellent fire resistance
  • A wide product selection available offering solutions to problems for the architect / designer

Technical Information 

Clear material 89% light transmission.
 
Fire rating BS476 Part 7: Class 1Y (5 & 6mm).
 
High impact performance BSEN356 as required for security glazing.
 
Available in clear, bronze, opal, embossed / pattern and SG305 matt finish sign grade.
 
Typical sheet sizes are:
 
3050mm x 2050mm
2050mm x 1525mm
2440mm x 1220mm
2050mm x 1250mm
 
Sheet thicknesses available are 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 9.5mm and 10mm.
 
Cut to size service available.
 
Please contact us for further information.

DIY and Trade Solutions

Cost effective alternative products to traditional materials such as timber, metal, glass and glazed tiles.
  • Anti vandal / security glazing
  • Secondary glazing
  • Patio / canopy glazing
  • Conservatory roof glazing
  • Hygienic wall cladding
  • Light diffuser plastics
  • Coloured plastics
  • Plastic sheets for signs
  • Aluminium composites for signs
  • Machine guards
  • Engineering plastics
  • Wearstrip / bearing plastics