PC Rods Transparent Polycarbonate Rods
Analysis of PC Rod's Core Performance
Ultra-High Impact Resistance (Drop and Collision Resistance)
Impact Resistance: 200-250 times that of ordinary glass, 20-30 times that of acrylic (PMMA), and several times more than ordinary plastics (such as ABS and PS);
Unnotched Impact Strength: >900 J/m (or even higher)
Maintains excellent toughness even at extremely low temperatures (e.g., -20°C or lower), resisting shattering or cracking.
Suitable for applications requiring extremely high resistance to impact, drop, and external damage, such as protective covers, transparent shields, and safety equipment.
Excellent Transparency and Optical Performance
Light Transmittance: As high as 89%-92%, approaching optical glass (~92%)
Low Haze: Typically <1%, with high-transmittance PC achieving <0.5% haze
High clarity, low distortion, and colorless transparency
Comparable to or even replacing glass, but with lighter weight and greater safety
Suitable for optical instruments, windows, display cases, lampshades, protective goggles, transparent protective panels, and more.
Excellent Heat Resistance and Dimensional Stability
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): Approximately 145-150°C
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 1.82 MPa): Approximately 130-140°C
Continuous Use Temperature: Approximately -40°C to +120°C (Short-term tolerance of 130-140°C)
Low water absorption (approximately 0.15-0.2%), excellent dimensional stability, and resistance to deformation due to temperature and humidity fluctuations.
Suitable for windows, protective structures, and electronic and electrical housings in high-temperature environments.
Excellent mechanical strength and rigidity
Tensile strength: approximately 60-70 MPa
Flexural strength: approximately 90-110 MPa
High surface hardness and superior scratch resistance to acrylic
Although a plastic, it possesses structural strength approaching that of light metal, making it suitable for load-bearing and protective applications
Good electrical insulation properties
High volume resistivity and excellent dielectric strength; suitable for use as insulating components, shields, and supports in general electrical equipment
Lightweight, easy to process and install
Density: approximately 1.20 g/cm³. More than half the weight of glass (~2.5 g/cm³) and lighter than metal, making it easy to process, transport, and install
Suitable for secondary processing such as drilling, cutting, CNC machining, hot bending, bonding, and polishing
Product Advantages
High Impact and High Temperature Resistance
PC rods' ultra-high impact resistance (over 600 J/m) and wide temperature tolerance (-40°C to +120°C) make them the preferred choice for critical components in electronic appliances and industrial equipment requiring drop and temperature resistance.
Electronic Device Housings: The housings and internal brackets of mobile phone chargers and laptop stands. Structural components made from PC rods can withstand daily drops (even from a tabletop drop without damage) and high temperatures near radiators (without deformation at short-term temperatures of 140°C).
Industrial Control Panels: Operating panels for machine tools and automated equipment (transparent or translucent PC) are resistant to oil and lubricants and impact (resistant to tool collisions), ensuring operational visibility and safety.
LED Lighting Components: Shading rings for spotlights and downlights or radiator supports (black opaque PC) are heat-resistant (stable when the LED chip operates at temperatures below 80°C) and fully shielded (preventing light leakage).
Transparency and Optical Aids
For applications requiring high light transmittance (observation windows, optical pathways) or concealed light transmittance (indicator light shields), PC rods can be formulated to achieve transparent or translucent designs.
Optical instrument auxiliary components: Microscope and laser light windows (highly transparent PC, transmittance ≥90%), light shields (translucent PC, transmittance 10%-30% for guiding the light path), balancing light transmittance with structural strength.
Consumer electronics functional components: Mobile phone flashlight shields and camera module brackets (black PC). High blackness and smooth surface prevent reflections from interfering with photographic effects.
Easy Processing - Low Cost
PC rod's excellent processing fluidity and low raw material cost (only 30%-40% of POM and 70%-80% of PC/ABS alloy) significantly improve production efficiency.
Mass Production of Plastic Housings: Used in control panels or decorative strips for home appliances (such as rice cookers and vacuum cleaners), PC rods can be formed in a single step through injection molding or extrusion (reducing assembly steps), resulting in a unit cost 60%-70% lower than metal parts (such as aluminum alloy die-casting).
Customized Industrial Components: Rapidly produce PC connectors with threaded holes and snap-fit mechanisms (such as sensor brackets) through turning or drilling. This fast processing cycle is suitable for small batches and a wide variety of products.
Waste Recycling: Processing waste (such as turning chips) can be 100% shredded and re-extruded, achieving an overall material utilization rate exceeding 95%.