What is the difference between polycarbonate and Lexan?
Lexan Polycarbonate Sheeting Polycarbonate is sometimes called Lexan (a trademarked name by GE Plastics) or Makrolon. Though polycarbonate sheets on average cost about 35% more than acrylic, that extra investment may be worth it if you’re looking for a material with unmatched impact resistance and durability.
What size sheets does Lexan come in?
Polycarbonate LEXAN sheet comes in the following standard sizes: 48” x 96”, 60” x 96”, 72” x 96”, 48” x 120”, and 60” x 120”. You can select the quality of thickness from the following range: 0.03” to 0.5”.
Is perspex the same as Lexan?
Lexan can be used for an earth-moving machine as it is impact resistant while Perspex can be used for a swimming pool fence guard. Perspex is a better chemical resistant material compared to Lexan. Both materials can be used on outdoor applications, although Lexan will require UV light shielding.
Are there different grades of Lexan?
SABIC (formerly GE) brand Lexan® polycarbonate sheet is available in many different grades, with varying properties and transparency.
What’s cheaper Lexan or Plexiglass?
Cost Factor – Easy Accessibility Owing to its ideal strength, Lexan is worth 35% more than acrylic glass but it is still much cheaper as compared to the standard glass.
Can you use a hand saw to cut Lexan?
When you need to cut Lexan, you can essentially treat it as a sheet of plywood and cut it with any power saw you would use for that material. Make straight cuts with a circular saw or table saw, and curved ones with a band saw or jigsaw. You should use carbide-tipped blades with closely spaced teeth.
Which is stronger Plexiglass or Lexan?
Overall Strength Lexan is the strongest and can withstand impacts to such a degree that it won’t crack. Instead, it displays resistance by bending. Plexiglass is still quite strong, but it may crack or chip, given enough time or impact. That’s because it’s a little less rigid than Lexan.