LEXAN Polycarbonate

Sep 20, 2018

lexan polycarbonate

LEXAN™ Polycarbonate

At Polymershapes, we care about the quality of our products. Our motto reflects that as a plastics company, we are at the center of many products. If this is the case, why not provide only the highest quality polymers and plastics. LEXAN is a brand of Polycarbonate, thermoplastic polymers that is currently produced by SABIC. For your LEXAN Polycarbonate needs, choose Polymershapes; we are the leading LEXAN distributor in North America.

Continue reading to learn more about why LEXAN Polycarbonate is superior and why you should choose Polymershapes as your plastic supplier. Contact us today for quality pricing along with exceptional customer service. Use our branch locater to find a Polymershapes branch near you.

What is LEXAN Polycarbonate?

LEXAN is a type of polycarbonate (PC) that is incredibly tough and resistant to impact, one of the reasons it is highly comparable to glass. It is frequently used in a variety of applications when materials must be strong and virtually unbreakable.

Customize Your LEXAN Polycarbonate Sheet

LEXAN Polycarbonate is an amorphous thermoplastic material with a continuous use temperature range of up to 265⁰ F (129⁰ C). The fact that it is moldable with a high strength makes it the ideal industrial plastic for just about anything. LEXAN Polycarbonate can be found in food containers, airplane components, automobile manufacturing, construction, golf cart windshields, security windows and doors, window glazing, print materials and much more.

Available in a variety of grades, LEXAN can meet the following regulatory compliance standards that are currently in place.

  • 3-A Diry
  • Boeing/Airbus Toxicity
  • D635 Self Extinguishing
  • FAR 25.853 Flammability
  • FAR 25.853 Heat Release (OSU 65/65)
  • FAR 25.853 Smoke
  • FDA
  • NSF
  • UL-94 Flame Class
  • USDA
  • USP Class VI

For Quality LEXAN Polycarbonate, Choose Polymershapes

Polymershapes has focused on delivering exceptional service to our valued customers. We are grateful to our vast array of partners who choose Polymershapes and encourage you to join.

Our knowledgeable and friendly customer service team can provide you with helpful information and pricing you’ll appreciate for LEXAN Polycarbonate and other polymers and plastics. We also feature fabrication and recycling services, making us your one stop shop for quality plastic needs.

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