Polycarbonates

Polycarbonates

In the dynamic world of material engineering, polycarbonates emerge as undisputed protagonists, challenging conventions and redefining the boundaries of versatility and performance. Polycarbonates have captured the attention of industries as diverse as electronics, construction, automotive, and more.

What are Polycarbonates?

Polycarbonates (CAS 25037-45-0) are thermoplastic polymers derived from bisphenol A, known for their transparency, strength, and versatility. These polymers are characterized by their macromolecular structure, which gives them unique and desirable properties in various applications. 

Highlighted Properties/Advantages

Transparency and Clarity: Polycarbonates stand out for their exceptional transparency and clarity, making them an ideal choice for applications requiring visibility.

High Impact Resistance: They exhibit significant impact resistance, offering durability and protection against mechanical damage. 

Lightweight: Despite their strength, polycarbonates are lightweight, facilitating their use in applications where weight reduction is crucial. 

Thermal Stability: They maintain notable thermal stability, resisting high temperatures without losing their physical properties. 

Excellent Insulating Property: They are excellent electrical insulators, making them suitable for applications in the electronics industry. 

Ease of Molding: Their ease of molding allows for the manufacture of complex and high-precision products. 

Chemical Resistance: They are resistant to chemicals, contributing to their durability in adverse environments. 

Common Uses

Transparent Panels: They are used in the manufacturing of transparent panels for architectural and construction applications.

Electronic Components: In the electronics industry, polycarbonates are employed in the production of housings and components due to their insulating property. 

Lenses and Protective Eyewear: Thanks to their impact resistance and clarity, they are used in the manufacture of lenses and protective eyewear. 

Food Packaging: In the food industry, polycarbonates are used in the manufacturing of transparent packaging for food. 

Automotive Applications: They are used in the manufacturing of automotive components, such as headlights and windows, leveraging their strength and lightweight properties. 

Key Benefits of Polycarbonates

Enhanced Visibility and Aesthetics: The transparency and clarity of polycarbonates enhance the aesthetics and visibility of products made with this material.

Durability and Protection: High impact resistance provides durability and protection against mechanical damage, increasing the lifespan of products. 

Lightweight for Specific Applications: The combination of strength and lightweight makes polycarbonates ideal for applications where weight reduction is desired. 

Adaptability to Adverse Conditions: Thermal stability and chemical resistance allow polycarbonates to function efficiently in a variety of environments. 

Innovation in Design and Manufacturing: The ease of molding of polycarbonates opens doors to innovation in the design and manufacturing of complex products. 

Our Polycarbonates

Complete range of materials from those intended for low fluidity extrusion, grade 3, to very high fluidity grades with level 35, passing through standard 7, 15 and 20, grades with UV protection, suitable for contact with food, composite grades fiber, colored, standard and branched grades with very high resistance to impact and chemical agents, combined grades of PC and ABS, etc.
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