Balance of transparency and strength: It has high light transmittance close to glass and impact resistance of engineering plastics. It can replace glass in scenes that need to prevent shattering, significantly reducing safety risks.
Wide temperature adaptability: The mechanical properties are stable in the range of -40℃ to 120℃, suitable for outdoor equipment in cold areas or lightweight components under high temperature conditions.
Weather resistance and chemical resistance: PC rods treated with UV stabilization can be used outdoors for a long time (such as exposure for more than 10 years), resisting yellowing and embrittlement caused by ultraviolet aging; it has better tolerance to common industrial solvents and detergents than acrylic (PMMA).
Processing economy: It can be efficiently molded through conventional plastic processing equipment (such as CNC lathes, injection molding machines), supports integrated processing of complex structures, and reduces assembly costs; the material utilization rate is high, and waste can be recycled and reused.
Specific application areas and components
Optical instruments and lighting systems:
Lens and light guide elements: Used in precision optical instruments such as microscopes, laser equipment, and fiber couplers. High transmittance and low birefringence can reduce light distortion and improve imaging accuracy.
Protective covers and windows: For example, protective windows of laser cutting machines and welding equipment need to meet both high transmittance and impact resistance. PC rods can replace quartz glass to reduce weight and cost.
Industrial equipment and mechanical parts:
Observation windows and transparent panels: Used in machine tool operating panels, pressure vessel windows, chemical equipment inspection windows, etc., which need to withstand high pressure, high temperature or corrosive environments. The chemical resistance and impact resistance of PC rods can ensure long-term reliable operation.
Gear and bearing support parts: In low-speed and light-load transmission systems (such as automated equipment guide mechanisms), PC rods can replace metals to reduce noise and improve wear resistance by injection molding complex gear structures.
Architectural and decorative engineering:
Transparent partitions and skylights: used in commercial spaces, exhibition halls, greenhouses and other places, the high light transmittance and weather resistance (anti-ultraviolet, anti-condensation water) of PC rods can replace traditional glass, reduce structural loads and improve safety (anti-fall).
Decorative strips and signs: outdoor billboards, building outline decorative strips, etc., PC rods treated with UV stabilization can maintain bright colors and surface gloss for a long time, and resist acid rain and ultraviolet erosion.
Consumer electronics and home appliances:
Smart device housings: such as the back cover or frame of mobile phones, tablets, and smart watches, PC rods can achieve thin-wall design (thickness ≤1mm) through injection molding, and meet the drop resistance test (such as no damage after falling from a height of 1 meter).
Camera lenses and button brackets: High light transmittance and dimensional stability can ensure clear camera imaging, and impact resistance can prevent accidental bumps and breakages during daily use.