Polycarbonate Film is a transparent, general purpose plastic film with excellent ink adhesion, high heat resistance, and good stiffness. It can easily be thermoformed, molded and die cut. Polycarbonate film is widely used for menu boards, back-lit signs and panels, membrane switches and control panels, light management and diffusion applications, and more.
Polycarbonate film is available in a variety of grades including light diffusing, graphic, and blends made from polycarbonate and other engineering thermoplastics to meet your application needs. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information.
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TYPICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
* |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
330,000 |
| Izod Impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D256 |
- |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
288 270 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.35 |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.20 |
Water Absorption
(Immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D570 |
0.35 |
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Tensile Strength |
psi |
D638 |
* |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D638 |
* |
| Tensile Elongation |
% |
D638 |
* |
| Flexural Strength |
psi |
D790 |
- |
| Flexural Modulus of Elasticity |
psi |
D790 |
330,000 |
| Compressive Strength |
psi |
D695 |
- |
| Hardness |
scale as noted |
D785, D2240 |
M70, R118 |
| Izod Impact |
ft-lbs/in |
D256 |
- |
THERMAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F x 10-5 |
D696 |
3.9 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (66psi / 264psi) |
°F |
D648 |
288 270 |
| Max Continuous Service Temperature In Air |
°F |
- |
- |
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Dielectric Strength |
V/mil |
D149 |
- |
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Light Transmittance |
% |
D1003 |
89 |
| Haze |
% |
D1003 |
<1 |
OTHER
| |
UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
|
| Coefficient of Friction |
- |
Dynamic |
- |
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
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