Polycarbonate (PC) : Features and applications

Applications of Polycarbonate

1. Optical Lenses and Eyewear:
   • Polycarbonate is widely used in the production of eyeglass lenses, safety goggles, and sunglasses due to its high impact resistance and optical clarity. It is also used in optical lenses for cameras, smartphones, and other optical devices.
2. Automotive Parts:
   • Polycarbonate is used in the automotive industry for parts such as headlamp lenses, interior trim, and components that require high strength and durability while maintaining transparency or light weight.
3. Electronics and Electrical Components:
   • Polycarbonate is commonly used in housings for electrical appliances, computers, mobile phones, and consumer electronics. Its insulating properties and ability to withstand high temperatures make it ideal for use in these products.
4. Construction and Building Materials:
   • Polycarbonate is used in roofing materials, skylights, and windows in both residential and commercial construction due to its excellent light transmission properties, high impact resistance, and ability to provide thermal insulation.
5. Packaging:
   • Due to its transparency, polycarbonate is used in food and beverage packaging, particularly for containers that require durability and resistance to impact, such as water bottles and food storage containers.
6. Medical Devices and Healthcare Products:
   • Polycarbonate is used in medical devices like surgical instruments, IV components, and diagnostic equipment because it can be easily sterilized, is biocompatible, and offers high strength-to-weight ratio.
7. Aerospace and Defense:
   • In aerospace and defense applications, polycarbonate is utilized for making transparent cockpit canopies, visors, and protective covers due to its exceptional strength and optical clarity.
8. 3D Printing:
   • Polycarbonate is also used in 3D printing for creating durable prototypes and functional parts that require both strength and flexibility.

Recommended Polycarbonate Grades

 

Covestro Makrolon 2805

Covestro is a technology company under the former Bayer Group that focuses on new materials and has many years of experience in the research and development and application of polycarbonate materials. Makrolon is a family of high-performance polycarbonate materials. This series of products are widely used in demanding environments such as automotive, medical, and construction.

Makrolon 2805 injection molded polycarbonate pellets are Covestro's main product and feature high transparency, ease of processing, and a wide range of applications.

 

 

Chimei Wonderlite PC-110 PC

Wonderlite PC-110 is a general-purpose polycarbonate material produced by Taiwan Chi Mei Industrial. The material adopts injection molding processing and has the characteristics of high transparency, easy coloring, and easy processing. It has applications in automotive lampshades, automotive parts, safety helmets, home appliance casings, etc.

Sabic 123-111 and Sabic 143R-111

Sabic 123R-111 and Sabic 143R-111 polycarbonate are common PC pellets of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, and both have the characteristics of high transparency and high strength. However, due to some subtle differences in mechanical properties, their application ranges are different.

Sabic123R polycarbonate particles have a relatively low molecular weight, so they have better fluidity and processing performance, higher toughness and impact resistance, and are suitable for high-precision, complex injection molding products.

Sabic143R polycarbonate particles have a relatively high molecular weight and a relatively wide molecular weight distribution, so they have better hardness and chemical resistance. They are suitable for more harsh application environments and are mainly used in industrial application scenarios.