Polycarbonate Resin Panlite® Sheet & Film
Introduction and Features
Polycarbonate resin "Panlite®" sheets and films, which have excellent characteristics such as heat resistance, impact resistance, and high transmittance, are used for automobile parts, electrical and electronic parts, printing nameplates, etc. "Panlite®" sheets are available in various thicknesses, from thin films to thick sheets. You will find products, in our portfolio, which meet your requirements such as pre-hard coated and higher pencil hardness (multi-layered).
Focus Products
Grade Lists
Light guide film
Grade
PC-1152、PC-2152
Characteristics
Polycarbonate films for light guide plates developed for small to medium-sized display
- Optical property
High in transmittance and realizes high brightness and superior color reproducibility.
- Applicable product range
Applicable to thin-walled and large screen areas for which injection molding is not enough by forming the surfaces.
- Mechanical property
High in impact resistance, and easy to handle. Superior in dimension stability and additional workability.
- Product lineup
[Product thickness]
PC-2152… 0.125mm to 0.5mm
PC-1152… 0.25mm to 0.55mm
- *For product sizes and other thicknesses, please contact us.
- *Request for thickness of 0.1 mm or less, please download the information of PURE-ACE.
Optical Properties
Physical Properties
Products of light guide grade, PC-1152 and 2152, have the same level of strength and heat resistance as the products of standard grade, PC-1151 and 2151.
Property | Unit | Test method | Measurement conditions |
PC-1152 PC-2152 (Light guide grade) |
PC-1151 PC-2151 (General grade) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density | kg/m3 | ISO 1183 | - | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Water absorption | % | ISO 62 | 23°C in water for 24h | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Total light transmittance | % | ISO 13468-1 | 0.25mm thick | 90.3 | 90.2 |
Refractive index | - | ISO489 | - | 1.585 | 1.585 |
Heat deflection temperature | ℃ | ISO 75-1 and ISO 75-2 |
Load 1.80MPa | 129 | 129 |
Load 0.45MPa | 142 | 142 | |||
Coefficient of linear expansion | ×10-5/℃ | ISO 11359-2 | - | 7 | 7 |
- *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values
Multi-Layer Sheet
Grade
PC-T101、PC-D101
Characteristics
- The multi-layer sheet has the heat resistance, impact resistance, and processability that are the outstanding features of the polycarbonate resin "Panlite®," as well as the excellent surface hardness that is the feature of acrylic.
- The multi-layer sheet are suitable for the front panels for in-vehicle displays such as center information displays and LCD meters for automobiles.
Physical Properties
Property | Unit | Test method | Measurement conditions | PC-T101 (2 types, 3 layers) |
PC-D101 (2 types, 2 layers) |
PC-1111 (single layer) |
2.0mm | 2.0mm | 2.0mm |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total light transmittance | % | ISO 13468-1 | 2.0mm thick | Over 90 | Over 90 | Over 89 |
Haze | % | ISO 147782 | 2.0mm thick | <1.0 | <1.0 | <1.0 |
Retardation (Re) | nm | Parallel Nicol rotation method | 589nm | 150±70 | - | - |
Pencil hardness | - | ISO 15184 | 7.4N | 2H | 2H | 2B |
Water contact angle | degree | ISO 19403 | - | 81 | 81 | 84 |
Surface resistivity | Ω/sq. | JIS K 6911 | - | >1016 | >1016 | >1015 |
- *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values.
Standard grades
Grade
PC-1151、PC-2151
Characteristics
- Impact property
Impact strength approximately 250 times that of glass and approximately 30 times that of acrylic
- Heat resistance
Wide actual operating temperature range from approximately -40℃ to 125℃
- Transparency
High transparency like glass
- Forming processability
Easy processing, such as cutting and hole making
- Dimension stability
Superior creep property and less dimensional change even after long-term use
- Electric property
Wide temperature range and superior insulation property
Examples of Panlite sheets and films in use
Physical Properties
Property Unit Test method Measurement conditions Measured value Temperature index Density kg/m3 ISO 1183 - 1,200 Water absorption % ISO 62 23°C in water for 24h 0.2 Total light transmittance % ISO 13468-1 1mm thick 89.5 Refractive index - ISO 489 - 1.585 Pencil hardness - ISO 15184 7.4N 2B Heat deflection temperature ℃ ISO 75-1
and
ISO 75-2Load 1.80MPa 129 Load 0.45MPa 142 Coefficient of linear expansion ×10-5/℃ ISO 11359-2 - 7 - *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values
Standard Grade List
Standard Plate Size
Grade Size
Width × Length (mm)Thickness (mm) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.5 2.0 PC-1151 915×1,830 - - - 〇 - 〇 〇 - - - 1,000×2,000 - - 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇* PC-2151 1,050×2,000 〇 〇 - - - - - - - - - *2.0mm×1,050×2,050
Standard Roll Size
Grade Size 0.125 0.18 0.2 0.25 0.3 PC-2151 Width (mm)
Length (M)1,000×
400M1,050×
350M1,050×
300M1,050×
250M1,050×
250M- *With masking film on both sides
- *Please contact us for sizes other than the above.
Weather Resistant Grades
Grade
PC-1111,PC-1411,PC-1611,PC-1711
Characteristics
- A grade with added ultraviolet absorber and superior weather resistance
- Products colored in gray, brown, and green are also available.
- Suitable for the roofs of construction machinery and motorcycle windshields
Thickness Lineup
Thickness PC-1111
(Clear)PC-1411
(Transparent)PC-1611
(Brown)PC-1711
(Grey)2mm 〇 〇 - - 3mm 〇 〇 〇 〇 4mm 〇 〇 〇 〇 5mm 〇 〇 〇 〇 6mm 〇 - 〇 - 8mm 〇 〇 〇 〇 10mm 〇 〇 - - - *Please contact us for sizes
Physical Properties
Properties Unit Test method Measurement conditions Measured value Temperature index Density kg/m3 ISO 1183 - 1,200 Water absorption % ISO 62 23°C in water for 24h 0.2 Total light transmittance % ISO 13468-1 3.0mm thick 88.7 Refractive index - ISO 489 - 1.585 Pencil hardness - ISO 15184 7.4N 2B Heat deflection temperature ℃ ISO 75-1
and
ISO 75-2Load 1.80MPa 129 Load 0.45MPa 142 Coefficient of linear expansion ×10-5/℃ ISO 11359-2 - 7 - *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values
- Forming processability
HUD dust cover sheet
Grade
PC-813A、PC-8H30
Characteristics
Panlite®MR sheets, PC-813A (Single-sided MR) and PC-8H30 (High-retardation, one-sided MR) are polycarbonate sheets optimized for HUD dust-cover.
- Surface hardness
Achieve much higher surface hardness compared to conventional hard-coated products.
- Transparency
Achieve high transparency suitable for displays.
- Durability
Retains performance even if left under high temperature and high humidity for long period.
- Chemical resistance
Achieve superior chemical resistance.
Lineup
Based on the current product PC-813A, adding retardation and both side hard coating are available.
Physical Properties
Property Unit Test method Measurement conditions PC-813A PC-8H30
(High retardation)PC-1151
(Reference)0.35mm 0.38mm 0.38mm Total light transmittance % ISO 13468-1 - 91.9 91.9 90.1 Haze % ISO 147782 - 0.1 0.1 0.1 Retardation (Re) nm Parallel nicol spectroscopy High retardation measurement - 3,000< - Pencil hardness - ISO 15184 7.4N B~HB B~HB 2B Taber hardness(△Haze) % Taber abrasion test Wear wheel CS-10F
4.9N 500spins5 5 25 Flammability - FMVSS No.302 - PASS PASS PASS Water contact angle degree ISO 19403 Court side 81 81 84 Surface resistivity Ω/sq. JIS K 6911 - >1016 >1016 >1015 - *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values.
Heat bendable pre-hard coated sheet
Glade
PC-710A
Characteristics
- Heat forming
Achieves superior heat forming, and applicable to exquisitely designed shapes
- Surface hardness
High surface hardness prevents damage during handling and forming
- Weather resistance
High weather resistance (certified according to the FMVSS standard AS:6/7 M number: 131A DOT280)
Available thickness
2.0mm~5.0mm
Physical Properties
Property Unit Test method Measurement conditions PC-710A Total light transmittance % ISO 13468-1 4mm thick 89.1 Haze % ISO 147782 4mm thick 0.1 Pencil hardness - ISO 15184 7.4N B~HB Taber hardness(△Haze) % Taber abrasion test Wear wheel CS-10F
4.9N 100spins6.6 Steel wool hardness - In House method
(PC:1~glass:5)100gf 5 round trips 2~3 - *The values in the above table are measured, not guaranteed values.
Multi Layer and hard coat sheet
Grade
PC-HA51, PC-JA53
Characteristics
- Surface hardness
Using a coextruded sheet of PC resin (impact resistance) and PMMA resin (surface hardness) as base material, the products has extremely high surface hardness while maintaining impact resistance compared to conventional hard-coated PC resin sheets.
- Transparency
Achieve high transparency suitable for display covers.
Available thickness
0.5~2.0mm
- *Please contact us for sizes.
- Chemical resistance