MONOGAL / PLAZCARB - Extruded Polycarbonate (PC) Solid Sheets

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Monogal/Plazcarb extruded polycarbonate sheets are renowned for their exceptional durability and transparency, often referred to as 'transparent steel'. These sheets are virtually unbreakable and offer excellent heat resistance and UV protection, making them suitable for demanding applications.

Main Advantages

High clarity and light transmission.
Outstanding impact strength and toughness.
Lightweight, being half the weight of glass.
UV protection with excellent weathering and aging resistance.
10-year limited warranty.
Environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable.
Excellent fire behavior, self-extinguishing properties.

Applications

Glazing, skylights, and domes.
Roofing, windows, and windshields.
Noise reduction barriers and safety applications.
Lighting, illumination, signage, and automotive uses.

Technical Specifications

Density: 1.2 g/cm³
Water Absorption: 0.15%
Flammability: UL94 HB, V2; Euroclass EN13501 B,s1,d0
Tensile Strength: 60 MPa
Flexural Strength: 90 MPa
Impact Resistance: NoBreak (Charpy unnotched), >65 kJ/m² (Izod notched)
Light Transmission: 81-90%
Vicat Softening Temperature: 144°C
Maximum Continuous Service Temperature: 100°C
Electrical Properties: High surface and volume resistivity

Product Variants

Monogal/Plazcarb F: Fire retardant grade.
Monogal/Plazcarb IR Solar: Blocks IR light transmission.
Monogal/Plazcarb TOP: Designed for optical applications.
Monogal/Plazcarb FA: Food contact approved materials.
Chairmat: Textured sheets for chair mats.

Dimensions and Customization

Thickness: 0.5 – 19.0 mm
Width: 1000, 1220, 1250, and 2050 mm
Length: 600 – 6000 mm
Available in various colors including transparent, white opaque, opal, black, grey, green, brown, and blue.

Additional Information
Embossing patterns are available for specific thicknesses and sizes. The technical values provided are typical and subject to variability. Customers are advised to conduct their own testing and inspection to ensure suitability for their specific applications.

Catalog excerpts

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MONOGAL / PLAZCARB EXTRUDED POLYCARBONTE (PC) SHEETS SOLID SHEETS YOUR LOCAL STRATEGIC PARTNER

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MONOGAL / PLAZCARB EXTRUDED POLYCARBONATE (PC) SOLID SHEETS Monogal / Plazcarb sheets are made from Polycarbonate, the transparent steel! Virtually unbreakable. Combine excellent transparency with outstanding toughness and heat resistance. Available with one or two sides UV protection, with excellent outdoor weathering performance. Meet the most demanding applications. Sheets are produced according to EN 16240:2013 standard. Noise reduction barriers Lighting, Illumination and signage Wind shields MAIN ADVANTAGES • High clarity and light transmission: the transparent steel! • Excellent impact...

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Typical Properties Monogal / Plazcarb | Extruded Polycarbonte (PC) Sheets

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Dimensions Thickness 0.5 – 19.0 mm Width All sheets are also available cut to size, according to customer requirements Colors Transparent, white opaque, opal, diffusers, black, grey, green, brown and blue. Grades Monogal / Plazcarb F - Fire retardant grade. V0 according to UL94. Specific thicknesses. Monogal/ Plazcarb IR Solar - Blocks IR light transmission reducing the heat load across the sheet. Monogal/ Plazcarb TOP - Clear sheets specially designed for optical applications. Available from 0.5 to 2.0 mm thickness, limited to specific sizes. Monogal / Plazcarb FA - Special PC grade, non UV-protected...

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