Manufacturing Capabilities

Low Minimums

Our Extruder handles lower minimum order quantities than our competition.

General Purpose Grade

Exhibits excellent clarity, UV stabilized and excellent impact. For use in sign, thermoforming, and much more.

Flame Retardant

Exhibits excellent clarity and impact. UL 94V-0 down to .062"

UV Transmission Comparison

Click below to see how our 5 standard colors stack up when put to the test.

Custom thin gauge polycarbonate sheet extruder

General Purpose Grade

Exhibits excellent clarity, UV stabilized and excellent impact. For use in sign, glazing, thermoforming and fabricating applications.

PROPERTY
PHYSICAL TEST METHOD UNITS TYPICAL DATA
Specific Gravity ASTM D792 - 1.2
Specific Volume ASTM D792 in3/lb (cm3/kg) 23.10 (833.79)
Water Absorption Equilibrium ASTM D570 % 0.35
OPTICAL
Light Transmission ASTM D1003 % 89
Haze ASTM D1003 % 1.0 (PCGG Only)
Yellowness Index ASTM D1925 - <1.0
Refractive Index ASTM D542 - 1.586
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi (MPa) 9,935 (68.6)
Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 90-140
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 kpsi (MPa) 327 (2,255)
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 psi (MPa) 12,916 (89.1)
Notched Izod Impact 73° F (23° C) ASTM D256 ft-lb/in (J/M) 18.3 (1,000)
THERMAL
DTUL, 264 psi (1.8 MPa) ASTM D648 °F (°C) 271 (133)
DTUL, 66 psi (0.45 MPa) ASTM D648 °F (°C) 282 (139)

Property values are based on resin manufacturers data and are subject to all disclaimers applicable. These property values are not intended for specification purposes and are subject to Apogee Plastics standard disclaimer.

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