High Impact Polycarbonate Sheet & Rod | Tuffak, Lexan, Makrolon
Polycarbonate sheet, known by brand names such as Tuffak® and Lexan®, is a high-impact plastic material valued for its superior strength and excellent clarity. It is widely utilized in glazing applications, impact-resistant shields, guards, and containment barriers due to its durability and ability to be cold or heat bent into various configurations. The material's research began in 1898 and was patented by Bayer in 1955, with leading manufacturers today including Plaskolite (Tuffak®) and SABIC (Lexan®). Polycarbonate sheet and rod are generally produced from plastic resin by these main manufacturers.
Superior Impact Strength – Excellent Clarity
High Impact Polycarbonate Sheet and Rod
Tuffak® Polycarbonate sheet material is used for shields, guards, and containment barriers.
It can be cold or heat bent to most configurations. A popular material manufactured by several companies: Tuffak® by Plaskolite (formerly Makrolon® by Covestro), Lexan® by SABIC, Zelux® by Westlake, MECHETEC® PC (Polycarbonate) by Polymer Industries, Ensicar® by Ensinger, Cyrolon®, Polygal®, Plazit®, Tuffak® GP, Paltuf®, Texin®.
Today, there are numerous versions of these Polycarbonate resins, produced by a dozen different resin manufacturers; however Lexan® and Makrolon® still lead the field.
In addition to the large number of resin manufacturers, there are also dozens of extruders that can produce the Polycarbonate resins into Sheet or rod.
The leaders in producing Polycarbonate into sheet materials are Tuffak Plaskolite (formerly Covestro), SABIC Lexan and Plazit Polygal. All three have extrusion equipment in the USA and produce high clarity and high quality Polycarbonate sheet.
Some of the leaders in the Thick Plate and Rod extrusion are Ensinger Plastics, Westlake Plastics, Roechling Industrial Plastics, Polymer Industries and Gehr Plastics.
Why you should use Polycarbonate Sheet:
Polycarbonate sheet is highly valued for its superior strength, excellent clarity, and versatility in various applications. It is a common material for glazing, impact-resistant shields, and formed parts due to its durability and ability to be cold or heat bent. Key manufacturers include Plaskolite (Tuffak®) and SABIC (Lexan®), who produce this material from plastic resin. The research for polycarbonate began in 1898, with Bayer patenting it in 1955 and GE Plastics starting production in 1960. Polycarbonate is also ITAR and RoHS compliant.
Polycarbonate sheet is highly valued for its superior strength, excellent clarity, and versatility in various applications. It is a common material for glazing, impact-resistant shields, and formed parts due to its durability and ability to be cold or heat bent. Key manufacturers include Plaskolite (Tuffak®) and SABIC (Lexan®), who produce this material from plastic resin. The research for polycarbonate began in 1898, with Bayer patenting it in 1955 and GE Plastics starting production in 1960. Polycarbonate is also ITAR and RoHS compliant.
Polycarbonate sheet is highly valued for its superior strength, excellent clarity, and versatility in various applications. It is a common material for glazing, impact-resistant shields, and formed parts due to its durability and ability to be cold or heat bent. Key manufacturers include Plaskolite (Tuffak®) and SABIC (Lexan®), who produce this material from plastic resin. The research for polycarbonate began in 1898, with Bayer patenting it in 1955 and GE Plastics starting production in 1960. Polycarbonate is also ITAR and RoHS compliant.
Polycarbonate sheet is highly valued for its superior strength, excellent clarity, and versatility in various applications. It is a common material for glazing, impact-resistant shields, and formed parts due to its durability and ability to be cold or heat bent. Key manufacturers include Plaskolite (Tuffak®) and SABIC (Lexan®), who produce this material from plastic resin. The research for polycarbonate began in 1898, with Bayer patenting it in 1955 and GE Plastics starting production in 1960. Polycarbonate is also ITAR and RoHS compliant.
Polycarbonate sheet is highly valued for its superior strength, excellent clarity, and versatility in various applications. It is a common material for glazing, impact-resistant shields, and formed parts due to its durability and ability to be cold or heat bent. Key manufacturers include Plaskolite (Tuffak®) and SABIC (Lexan®), who produce this material from plastic resin. The research for polycarbonate began in 1898, with Bayer patenting it in 1955 and GE Plastics starting production in 1960. Polycarbonate is also ITAR and RoHS compliant.
Polycarbonate sheet is highly valued for its superior strength, excellent clarity, and versatility in various applications. It is a common material for glazing, impact-resistant shields, and formed parts due to its durability and ability to be cold or heat bent. Key manufacturers include Plaskolite (Tuffak®) and SABIC (Lexan®), who produce this material from plastic resin. The research for polycarbonate began in 1898, with Bayer patenting it in 1955 and GE Plastics starting production in 1960. Polycarbonate is also ITAR and RoHS compliant.
Polycarbonate sheet is highly valued for its superior strength, excellent clarity, and versatility in various applications. It is a common material for glazing, impact-resistant shields, and formed parts due to its durability and ability to be cold or heat bent. Key manufacturers include Plaskolite (Tuffak®) and SABIC (Lexan®), who produce this material from plastic resin. The research for polycarbonate began in 1898, with Bayer patenting it in 1955 and GE Plastics starting production in 1960. Polycarbonate is also ITAR and RoHS compliant.
Plazit Polygal:
Monogal® ~ UV Stable and Excellent for high impact and glazing applications Monogal-F® ~ High flame resistance – UL 94 V-0 at .080” thickness ~ FAR 25.85 Part 1, a (i) – 60 sec and Part 1, a (ii) – 12 sec – PASS @0.080” – 0.236”Materials Available As:
Extruded Sheet: .030″ – .500″ in 48″ X 96″ Clear Masked General Purpose Sheets Molded Sheet or Plate: .500″ – 4.0″ Thick Natural (Transparent) and Optical Grade up to 48″ X 96″ Film: .010″ –.040″ in 24″ X 48″ Rod: .125″ – 12.0″ Diameter – Natural (Machine Grade – Non Pigmented) in 96″ Lengths. Black is Available in some sheet and rod sizes as a Standard: Contact For Details Tube: .250″ ID – 4.0″ ID in 96″ Lengths (variety of wall thickness based on diameter) Special Formulations: Medical Grade, Conductive, Static Dissipative, Glass Filled, Custom Sizes, Formulations, Profiles or Colors
These properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed nor implied.