The general-purpose grade — around 200× the impact strength of glass, and it will not shatter.
Industry applications
Used for new energy vehicle charging stations, equipment protective covers, bus shelters, building curtain walls, outdoor advertising signs, daylighting roofs and skylights, and stadium barriers.
For bus shelters and covered walkways, solid PC creates a lightweight canopy with clear or tinted daylighting. Confirm span, support spacing, wind load and fixing method for the installation.
Municipal bus shelter with a green polycarbonate canopy roof.
Solid polycarbonate is used for weather-protective charging-station canopies and covers, combining daylight transmission with impact resistance for outdoor installations.
New energy vehicle charging-station application.
Transparent solid polycarbonate protective covers help isolate moving equipment while retaining clear visibility for inspection and operation.
Transparent equipment protective-cover application.
Solid polycarbonate sheet—also called compact PC sheet—is a single-layer extruded glazing material for projects that need high impact resistance, clear daylighting and dependable outdoor performance. Plastura supplies transparent, translucent, tinted and opaque grades cut to your required dimensions.
| Item | Standard range |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.1–20 mm |
| Maximum width | Up to 2,100 mm |
| Length | Custom cut lengths available |
| Colours | Clear, opal, bronze, blue, green and custom colours |
| Surface | Smooth, embossed, matte or textured |
| UV protection | Optional co-extruded UV-protective layer |
Product features
High strength and excellent impact resistance make the sheet tough, safe and difficult to break. Its strength exceeds tempered glass, supporting anti-theft and ballistic-resistant applications.
The sheet does not become brittle at -30°C or soften at 120°C. Its mechanical properties remain stable under harsh environmental conditions.
The sheet is rated B1 flame retardant. Polycarbonate has an ignition temperature of 580°C, self-extinguishes when removed from the flame, does not release toxic gas during burning and does not promote flame spread.
Light transmission can reach up to 90%, providing transparency comparable to glass.
A UV-protective layer on the sheet surface helps prevent yellowing during long-term exposure to sunlight.
At the same thickness, solid polycarbonate provides 5-9 dB more sound insulation than glass and is commonly used for highway noise barriers.
Most standard colours and thicknesses can be scheduled from our Jiangsu factory. Tell us the required thickness, width, length, colour, quantity and destination port; we will confirm the suitable grade, MOQ and production lead time.
Thickness depends on span, fixing method, wind load and whether the sheet is being used as glazing, a canopy or a safety guard. Send us the application and panel size for a practical recommendation.
For outdoor installations, specify a UV-protective surface. It helps the sheet withstand long-term exposure to sunlight and weather.
Yes. We can discuss cut lengths and packing requirements for your project or distribution order.
Sample pieces of standard grades are available. Please share your courier account or delivery address so we can confirm the most practical option.
Product decision module
For: It is for engineers, fabricators, and distributors comparing solid PC with acrylic, multiwall, and coated alternatives.
Key variables: Variables are thickness, size, color, UV or coating options, fire and optical requirements, and fabrication route.
Limit: Sheet performance values are not stated without evidence; ask the supplier to confirm raw-sheet properties and fabricated-part tolerances for your order.
Next step: Send application, grade, dimensions, standard, and drawing for engineering review of suitability and tolerances.
Choose solid polycarbonate sheet when impact resistance and formed or cut transparent panels matter for the application. It is not the automatic choice when scratch resistance, optical appearance, fire certification, chemical exposure, span and load, or low cost dominate the decision.
Compare alternatives before deciding: [acrylic](/materials/acrylic/) where surface clarity and machining economics drive the choice, [multiwall](/materials/polycarbonate/multiwall/) where insulation matters, [hard-coated](/materials/polycarbonate/hard-coated/) where scratch resistance matters, [flame-retardant](/materials/polycarbonate/flame-retardant/) where fire requirements apply, and [ESD](/materials/polycarbonate/esd/) where static control matters.
Ask the supplier to confirm raw-sheet properties (impact, optical, thermal, UV, fire, and dimensional data) for the grade, thickness, and test conditions your application needs, and ask separately how fabricated-part tolerances would be reviewed for your drawing and order.
Application examples on this page are selection guidance, not proof of code compliance. Confirm the local code, standard, and installation requirements for your application.
Engineering and order confirmation checklist: application and environment, grade, thickness, size, color and finish, standard, quantity, drawing, and fabrication route.
| Choose this when | Do not choose this when |
|---|---|
| impact resistance and formed or cut transparent panels are the priority | scratch resistance, optical appearance, fire certification, chemical exposure, span and load, or lowest cost dominate the decision |
| Property | Value | Unit | Product Grade | Thickness Specimen | Test Method Standard | Evidence Status | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact resistance data | Confirm against required standard and order grade | n/a | order-specific grade | order-specified | to be agreed with the order | not publicly verified | per grade, thickness, and test conditions |
| Optical data | Confirm against required standard and order grade | n/a | order-specific grade | order-specified | to be agreed with the order | not publicly verified | per grade, thickness, and test conditions |
| Thermal data | Confirm against required standard and order grade | n/a | order-specific grade | order-specified | to be agreed with the order | not publicly verified | per grade, thickness, and test conditions |
| UV and weathering data | Confirm against required standard and order grade | n/a | order-specific grade | order-specified | to be agreed with the order | not publicly verified | per grade, coating, and aging conditions |
| Fire data | Confirm against required standard and order grade | n/a | order-specific grade | order-specified | to be agreed with the order | not publicly verified | per standard, grade, and thickness |
| Dimensional tolerance | Confirm against required standard and order grade | order-specific | order-specific grade | order-specified | to be agreed with the order | not publicly verified | ask the supplier to confirm the fabricated-part tolerance for your drawing and order |
Review date: 2026-08-26. Fact owner: Unassigned — owner approval required. Applicable grade: solid PC grades.
The date recorded is the local draft evidence-gate review date, not a company fact-verification or department approval date. Ask in the RFQ which TDS, COA, and test documents for the selected solid PC grade can be provided.
Ask in the RFQ whether a batch COA or test report can be provided for the solid PC grade selected.
Related buyer paths
Solid sheet can also be supplied formed into a roofing profile rather than flat — the profiles, cover widths and fixing pitches are listed on corrugated polycarbonate sheet.
Where to look next
Twin-wall, triple-wall and honeycomb structures — lighter and warmer than solid sheet, for roofing and greenhouses.
Maximum optical clarity with full impact strength — up to 90% light transmission at 3 mm.
Guards and viewing windows that stop a thrown tool — impact rated, fire rated, optionally anti-static.
Abrasion-resistant surface for panels that get cleaned, touched and handled every day.
Start with a trial order
Thickness, size, colour, quantity — or just upload the drawing. We quote in USD on FOB, CIF or DDP terms, from 100 m² or 1 tonne. No full-container commitment required.