Material Name: Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate provides a good balance of stiffness, impact resistance, abrasion resistance, high & low temperature performance, and colorability. Available as a natural colored, colorable compound.
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Ideal Product Applications Examples
- Greenhouses
- Skylights
- Windshields
- Casings
- Barriers
Custom Plastic Extrusion
Whether its extruded polycarbonate or any number of different plastics, choosing the perfect material for a new extrusion project can be an intimidating task. Intek works closely with industry-leading material manufacturers to offer you many different thermoplastic compound options to meet your project’s needs. And Intek Plastics’ tool and die team applies their knowledge and expertise with the most advanced CAD/CAM software, CNC machining and the latest in EDM technology to custom build the highest quality tools. They’ll work with you to literally shape your ideas and take them from concept to production.
Capabilities
With over 30 production lines, we can manufacture acrylic extrusions 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, allowing us to scale production to complete large orders of any complexity. And our extensive extrusion experience in pellet and powder compounds, as well as our advanced cooling capabilities in water, air and vacuum sizing, allow us to succeed in jobs of any shape or size. We serve a wide range of OEMs with orders from 5,000 to 15,000,000 feet.
Polycarbonate Plastic Properties
| PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE | UNITS | ASTM METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL | |||
| Rockwell Hardness | 118 | R scale | D-785 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.20 | D-792 | |
| Melt Flow Rate (300°C, 1.2kg) | 2.5 | g/10 min | D-1238 |
| MECHANICAL | |||
| Flexural Modulus | 340,000 | psi | D-790 |
| Flexural Strength | 13,500 | % | D-790 |
| Tensile Strength @ yield | 9,000 | psi | D-638 |
| Tensile Modulus @ yield | 4,530 | psi | D-638 |
| Notched Izod Impact @ 23°C | 14.0 | ft-lb/in | D-256 |
| THERMAL | |||
| Heat Deflection Temp: 0.250″ @ 64 psi | 280 | °F | D-648 |
| Heat Deflection Temp: 0.250″ @ 264 psi | 270 | °F | D-648 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | 3.8 x 10 ^ -5 | in/in/°F | E-831 |
| Brittleness Temp | -200 | °F | D-746 |
The information provided above is based on typical values, and is believed to be reliable. No warranty is given as to the suitability of the product for a particular application. Determination of the suitability of this product for any use is solely the responsibility of the user.
Work with Intek
Did you know that a whopping 85% of the cost of custom plastic extrusions are determined by the design and material? That’s why it’s important to work with an acrylic extruder like Intek who will work hand-in-glove with you and design a high-quality product at the lowest total cost. We start by gaining a deep understanding of your needs. Armed with that information, an Intek project engineer guides you through material selection, highlights critical design considerations and helps develop the most cost-effective solution. This hands-on, knowledge-driven approach keeps your product and business a step ahead of the competition. We’re happy to walk you through the process.