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POLYCARBONATE [PC]

PC 1000

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products is marketing non-UV-stabilised polycarbonate stock shapes under the trade name PC 1000 (virgin grade). It is a "nonoptical" industrial quality.

Photo: A precisely PC-1000 machined housing on laser testing equipment

Main characteristics

• High mechanical strength
• Good creep resistance
• Very high impact strength, even at low temperatures
• Stiffness retention over a wide range of temperatures
• Very good dimensional stability (very low water absorption and low coefficient of linear thermal expansion)
• Natural colour (clear; translucent)
• Good electrical insulating and dielectric properties
• Physiologically inert (suitable for food contact)

Applications

Components for precision engineering, safety glazing, insulating parts for electrical engineering, parts in contact with foodstuffs, components for medical and pharmaceutical devices.

Delivery Programme: rod 6 - 200 mm, plate 15 - 50 mm

Product Datasheet
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