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Description
Description
Premium Engineering Grade Extruded Clear Rod is a high-performance, amorphous thermoplastic known for its impressive characteristics, including high dimensional stability, low moisture absorption, and excellent rigidity. This product features a long-term service temperature range from -40°C to 115°C and a short-term maximum service temperature of 140°C.
Typical fields of application for Premium Engineering Grade Rod include electrical and electronic industries, safety engineering, and vehicle construction. This material is well-suited for billeting, precision grinding, and CNC turning.
Note: Engineering Grade Polycarbonate is not optically clear and should be used for its technical and mechanical properties rather than its aesthetic qualities.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Material | Engineering Grade Polycarbonate |
| Shape | Rod |
| Colour | Clear |
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.2 |
| Water absorption (%) | 0.2 |
| Yield stress (MPa) | 65 |
| Elongation at break (%) | 80 |
| Notched impact strength (kJ/m²) | 20 |
| Ball indentation hardness (MPa) | 130 |
| Shore hardness (scale D) | 82 |
| Tensile modulus of elasticity (MPa) | 2300 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/(m*K) | 0.21 |
| Thermal capacity (kJ/(kg*K) | 1.2 |
| CLTE (10⁻⁶K⁻¹) | 70 |
| Service temp long term min (°C) | -40 |
| Service temp long term max (°C) | 115 |
| Service temp short term max (°C) | 140 |
| Heat deflection temperature (°C) | 135 |
| Dielectric constant | 3 |
| Dielectric strength (kV/mm) | 30 |
| Volume resistivity (Ω*cm) | 10¹⁵ |
| Surface resistivity (Ω) | 10¹⁵ |
Applications
- Electrical and electronic industries
- Safety engineering
- Vehicle construction
FAQ
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Is the Polycarbonate Clear Rod optically clear?
No, it is not optically clear and should be used for its technical properties. -
What is the maximum service temperature?
The short-term maximum service temperature is 140°C. -
What applications can I use this material for?
It is suitable for use in electrical engineering and vehicle construction.