polycarbonate sheet is one of the most versatile materials which are used for the industrial roof, pergola roof, greenhouse cover in place of glass and acrylic material. Polycarbonate sheet has a number of features that cause them to be an excellent choice for builders and construction material distributors. So what do you know about the advantages of polycarbonate roof panels and their uses? After reading this article, you will become more clear. Let's begin!
What is polycarbonate sheet?
Polycarbonate sheet is a thermoplastic that comes in excellent tough, high clear transmission, and lightweight. Polycarbonate’s superior features make it ideal for applications such as warehouse skylight, stadium roof, architectural glazing, and sign display. As the top 5 manufacturer of polycarbonate sheets in China, UNQ plastic adopts 100% Makrolon Lexan raw material to ensure quality. If you have any questions about polycarbonate, please feel free to contact us.
What are the main applications of polycarbonate sheets?
Polycarbonate sheets have a wide application range, including
Industrial roof
Architectural cladding
Skylight
Pergola balcony roof
Highway noise barrier
Construction glazing
Sign & Displays
polycarbonate carport & awning
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What are the features of polycarbonate sheets?
Abrasion resistance
Abrasion resistance: Polycarbonate sheets treated with anti-ultraviolet coating can increase the abrasion resistance several times, which is similar to that of glass. Hot forming can be cold-bent into a certain arc without cracks and can be cut or drilled. Based on its high impact resistance, it can be used in hospitals, schools, libraries, banks, embassies, and prisons as a security application.
Anti-ultraviolet
Anti-ultraviolet coated layer on both sides of panels which prevent 99% rays. Anti-yellowing and anti-aging. Polycarbonate sheets are durable lasting 10-20 years.
Polycarbonate sheet has excellent heat insulation performance. Under the condition of the same thickness, the heat insulation performance of PC is about 16% higher than that of glass, which can effectively prevent the transmission of heat insulation energy. Regardless of keeping warm in winter or preventing heat intrusion in summer, PC can effectively reduce building energy consumption and save energy which is suitable for agriculture greenhouse roofs.
Flame resistance
Polycarbonate sheet has good flame retardancy, does not produce toxic gas when burned, and its smoke concentration is lower than that of wood and paper. It is determined as a first-class flame-retardant material and meets environmental protection standards. After 30 seconds of combustion, the combustion length of the sample did not exceed 25mm, and the flammable gas was decomposed when the hot air reached 467°C. Therefore, after relevant tests, it is considered that its fire-fighting performance is qualified. Polycarbonate panels are safe for construction roofing.
Lightweight
The density of polycarbonate is about 1.29/cm3, which is half lighter than glass. As for a hollow polycarbonate sheet, its mass is 1/3 of plexiglass and about 1/15 to 1/12 of glass. The hollow polycarbonate panels have excellent stiffness and can be used as a skeleton member. The lightweight of the polycarbonate sheet makes the construction safer and more convenient, which can greatly save shipping and construction time, and costs.
Sound insulation
The sound insulation of the polycarbonate solid sheet is 5-9DB higher than that of the glass. Internationally, it is the preferred material for the expressway noise barrier. Besides, the light transmission of polycarbonate sheet soundproof is up to 85%, and can substantially abate noise pollution while preserving visual views.
High impact strength
The impact strength is 250-300 times that of ordinary glass and 20 times that of toughened glass. There are no cracks when falling under 2 meters with a 3 kg hammer. It has the reputation of "unbreakable glass".16mm solid polycarbonate sheet can be made into bulletproof plates. This makes polycarbonate sheet ideal glazing roof material.
As the outstanding manufacturer of plastic roof sheet, UNQ plastic offer you different colors and sizes to choose. We offer OEM & ODM services to help you solve the construction problems. If you want to learn more information about polycarbonate, please contact us via sales@unqpc.com.
