Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate (PC) is a transparent amorphous thermoplastic known for its superior impact resistance, optical clarity, and high temperature tolerance. With excellent mechanical properties, Polycarbonate resins are widely used in applications where transparency and durability are critical. Its glass-like surface finish and toughness make it a natural choice for products like lenses, eyewear, and lighting components. Unlike glass, Polycarbonate offers significantly higher impact strength, making it ideal for applications that require both aesthetics and functionality in harsh environments.
Key Properties
- Impact Resistance: Exceptional toughness and resilience, making it suitable for applications subjected to high impact.
- Optical Clarity: Transparent with glass-like clarity, perfect for lenses, lighting covers, and protective screens.
- High Temperature Resistance: Retains its properties in temperatures up to 140°C, making it suitable for heat-exposed components.
- Dimensional Stability: Provides excellent stability over a range of environmental conditions.
- UV Resistance: Can be formulated to withstand UV exposure, maintaining clarity and performance in outdoor applications.
Applications
Polycarbonate resins are used in numerous industries due to their versatility and durability:
- Optical and Lighting: Ideal for manufacturing lenses, eyewear, protective screens, and light diffusers, where both transparency and impact resistance are essential.
- Automotive: Used in headlamp lenses, interior components, and safety glazing due to its toughness and ability to withstand impacts.
- Electronics: Popular for housings, connectors, and transparent cases that require good electrical insulation and dimensional stability.
- Construction: Often found in transparent roofing materials, window glazing, and protective barriers where impact resistance and clarity are needed.
- Medical Devices: Used for durable medical components that require sterilization and impact resistance.
Compound Options
Newko Polymers offers a wide range of Polycarbonate compounds to meet the specific requirements of different applications:
- Natural/Black/Custom Colors: Available in standard colors or customizable to fit your design needs.
- Glass Fiber Reinforced: Significantly increases the strength, stiffness, and heat resistance of Polycarbonate, ideal for high-load applications.
- UV Stabilized: Provides protection against UV degradation, ensuring long-term clarity and durability in outdoor applications.
- Advanced Lubricants & Release: Improves mold release and enhances flow during processing, reducing cycle times and improving surface finish.
- Flame Retardant: Meets industry fire safety standards, making it suitable for electronics, automotive, and building materials that require flame resistance.