Custom Cut Polycarbonate Electrical

We manufacture Polycarbonates custom made to the requirements of our customers.

Polycarbonate is excellent for electrical applications, because of its high dielectric strength and high volume resistivity which decreases only slightly as temperature or humidity is increased.

Polycarbonate is a tough, dimensionally stable, transparent thermoplastic that has many applications which demand high performance properties. This versatile thermoplastic maintains its properties over a wide range of temperatures, from -40″F to 280″F.

It is the highest impact of any Thermoplastic, transparent up to 2″ in special grades, outstanding dimensional and thermal stability, exceptional machinability, stain resistant and non-toxic with low water absorption.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:
Specific gravity (ASTM D 792) : 1.20
Tensile strength, Ultimate (ASTM D 638) : 9,000 p.s.i.
Elongation at break (ASTM D 638) : 130%
Tensile modulus (ASTM D 638) : 3.1×10~5 p.s.i.
Rockwell hardness (ASTM D 785) : R118
Impact strength (73° F) (ASTM D 256) (notched) : 17.0 ft-lb/inch
Flexural strength (ASTM D 790) : 14,200 p.s.i.
Flexural modulus (ASTM D 790) : 3.4x 10~5 p.s.i.
Wear factor against steel 40 psi 50fpm : 2500×10~10
Coefficient of friction 40psi 50fpm : 0.38 Dynamic

THERMAL PROPERTIES:
Melting point : 310° F
Heat deflection at 66 psi (ASTM D 648) : 285° F
Heat deflection at 264 psi (ASTM D 648) : 270° F
Maximum serving temperature for short term : 275° F
Maximum serving temperature for long term : 240° F
Thermal conductivity (ASTM C 177) : 1.35 Btu-inch/hr-ft~2- ° F
Specific heat : 0.30 Btu/lb- ° F
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (ASTM D 696) : 3.7×10~5
Applicable temperature range for thermal expansion : 0-200° F

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES:
Dielectric constant at 60Hz (ASTM D 150) (73° F, 50% RH) : 3.2
Dissipation factor at 60Hz (ASTM D 150) (73° F) : 0.001
Volume resistivity (ASTM D 257) : 10~17 ohm-cm
Dielectric strength (ASTM D 149) : 380 v/MIL

MISCELLANEOUS:
Water absorption – 24 hours (ASTM D 570) : 0.15%
Water absorption – saturation (ASTM D 570) : 0.35%
Density (ASTM D 792) : 0.0434 lb/inch~3
Flammability (UL 94) : V-2
Weathering Resistance : Limited resistance (UV Sensitive)