Q - What is the fire rating of Polycarbonate -
Class B1 fire rating which is an excellent fire rating.
Q - Is Polycarbonate unbreakable -
The material is virtually unbreakable and will resist most impact resistant situations, however, they will not guarantee 100% the
material is unbreakable, for example, if the material was to be in an explosive situation or to be used in a ballistic situation.
Q - Can I cut Polycarbonate at home and I do need any special tools -
You can use our cut to size service to save the hassle of cutting, however, if you do need to cut the panels at home you can use a
jigsaw, Band Saw and fret saws.
Q - How can I clean my polycarbonate sheet -
Do not use abrasive materials as will affect the material, the best advice is to use warm soapy water with a soft cloth.
Q - What is the difference between Polycarbonate and Acrylic -
The main difference between the two is Polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable, acrylic is much stronger than glass, but it will
break/shatter if force is applied. Polycarbonate is a class 1 fire rating where Acrylic is a class 3 / 4 fire rating.
Q - What is the difference between Polycarbonate and Lexan -
There is no difference, Lexan is a brand name for Polycarbonate sheet, other common brand names relating to Polycarbonate sheet
include Makrolon, Marlon, Palsun, and Quinn.