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Polycarbonate

Perspex Online supplies a comprehensive range of polycarbonate sheets and tubes for applications requiring high impact resistance, strength, and durability. An extremely tough, lightweight alternative to glass.

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Polycarbonate Sheets & Tubes

Perspex Online supplies a comprehensive range of polycarbonate sheets and tubes for applications requiring high impact resistance, strength, and durability. Polycarbonate is an extremely tough, lightweight plastic commonly used as a safer alternative to glass in demanding environments.

Our polycarbonate range includes:

  • Clear Polycarbonate Sheets & Tubes

  • Mirror Polycarbonate - lightweight, impact-resistant mirror alternative

  • AR (Abrasion Resistant) Polycarbonate - coated for improved scratch resistance and durability

These grades are suitable for fabrication, machining, and structural use, offering excellent performance in both indoor and outdoor applications.

Polycarbonate sheets and tubes are commonly used for:

  • Safety screens and protective barriers

  • Machine guards and enclosures

  • Transport and vehicle glazing

  • Security and vandal-resistant panels

  • Industrial and architectural applications

Sheets and tubes can be supplied in standard sizes or cut to size using our in-house cutting and machining equipment. For more complex requirements, Perspex Online also offers CNC routing, laser cutting, and fabrication services to deliver finished components to specification.

All polycarbonate products are processed and dispatched, with fast, reliable Australia-wide delivery. Whether you need raw material or custom-prepared components, Perspex Online provides reliable polycarbonate solutions backed by experienced support.

Common questions

Polycarbonate FAQs

What is polycarbonate?
A transparent engineering plastic with around 250 times the impact resistance of glass. It is the material of choice for machine guards, safety glazing, security screens, and roofing.
Polycarbonate or acrylic, which should I choose?
Polycarbonate where impact and safety are the priority; acrylic where clarity, scratch resistance, and budget matter more. Both are UV-stable in the right grades.
Is polycarbonate UV resistant?
Our sheet is UV-stabilised for Australian conditions and resists yellowing. Install with the UV-protected face outward for maximum life.
Can polycarbonate be used for roofing?
Yes, solid flat sheet suits awnings and pergolas, and we cut it to size for roofing panels, windbreaks, and skylights.
How do you cut polycarbonate?
It cuts cleanly with fine-tooth saws and does not chip like acrylic. For exact panels with clean edges, order cut to size and skip the sawdust.
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Cut-to-Size Plastic Sheets for Trade and DIY Projects

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From CAD to Cut: The Science and Technology Behind Precision Cut-to-Size Plastics

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Top Plastic Material Problems-and How Expert Cutting and Fabrication Prevent Them

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