All That You May Want To Know About Polycarbonate Sheet - Tuflite Polymers

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Polycarbonate roofing sheets have gained immense
popularity among architects and interior
designers today for building a variety of
constructions, may it be residential or
commercial. Polycarbonate is one of the most
versatile materials in the plastics segment that
is used not only in the construction industry,
but in a wide range of other applications like
optical wear, medical devices, security systems,
automobiles, and more. What has made this
material so unique, let us see in this blog.

• What is polycarbonate?
• Polycarbonate is a group of thermoplastic
  polymers containing carbonate groups in their
• chemical structures, which makes the material
  easy to mould and thermoform. In fact,
  polycarbonate received its name because of the
  multiple carbonate groups that they contain.
• Where are polycarbonates used?
• The most common applications of polycarbonates
  include
• Construction industry Skylights, skywalks,
  pergolas, windows, swimming pool enclosures,
  railway stations, stadiums, carports, patios
• Optical industry Eye wear, swimming goggles,
  safety eyewear
• Security industry Riot shields, bulletproof
  windows, police helmets
• Data storage industry CDs, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs
• Automobile industry Bezels, optical reflectors,
  headlamp lenses, cockpits

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• Electronic industry LCD screens, plasma
  screens, mobile phone screens
• Others Medical devices, sign boards, food
  processing components
• These are only some of the most common
  applications where polycarbonates are used.
  Today, polycarbonate has gotten involved in a
  variety of industries and applications, almost
  everywhere where it can replace glass and other
  plastics.
• What has made polycarbonate so popular?
• Polycarbonate has a variety of unique
  characteristics blended together, which has made
  it so popular to be used in almost all industry
  segments. Some of the unmatchable characteristics
  include
• Strong yet flexible Polycarbonate is a strong
  and durable material yet very flexible. It has an
  impact resistance that is 200 times that of
  glass, meaning that it is virtually unbreakable
  and can withstand all kinds of climates,
  environmental conditions, and impacts. However,
  this strength and durability do not have it
  compromising on the flexibility of the material.
  Even though it is strong, it is flexible enough
  to form a variety of shapes, even domes and
  circular roofs, which is not possible in other
  alternatives like glass.
• Resistance Polycarbonate is not only impact
  resistant. It is resistant to a variety of other
  components like chemicals, moisture, fire, and
  scratches. Polycarbonate remains unaffected when
  comes in contact with chemicals and moisture. It
  is also the best material to be used in areas
  that are prone to fire as it never catches fire.
• Insulation Polycarbonate has great insulation
  properties. It insulates better than glass, thus
  lowering energy costs. Especially, when multiwall
  polycarbonates are used, the insulation level is
  very high because of the multiple layers of
  polycarbonates stacked together. This is why
  multiwall polycarbonate roofing sheets are the
  most ideal choice for conservatories and
  greenhouses.
• Aesthetic appeal Polycarbonate is available as
  transparent as glass, which is why it has
  replaced almost all applications where glass is
  used. However, it has an added advantage to
  glass. Unlike glass, polycarbonate is available
  in a variety of colors, which can be chosen to
  either match or contradict the other visual
  elements of a construction with which
  polycarbonate is used. Also, polycarbonate is
  available in a variety of textures and finishes,
  which not only adds to the visual appeal, but
  also makes it a great option to be used in
  applications where semi-transparency is required.
• After reading all of this, if you have also
  decided to use polycarbonate for your
  application, get in touch with Tuflite Polymers
  to get the finest quality polycarbonate roofing
  sheets, which are available in a variety of
  colours, sizes, textures, and types for you to
  choose from.