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Transprent Gray "Smoked" Polycarbonate (Light Gray)

Transparent Gray Smoked Polycarbonate (light), aka lexan, is a high-quality and strong plastic sheet. It is 200 times stronger than glass and 30 times stronger than acrylic, offering superior durability against impacts and weather elements, making it perfect for both outdoor and indoor applications.

Ideal for a vast array of applications, from innovative commercial and DIY projects, these polycarbonate lexan sheets are not only impact-resistant but also lightweight, making installation a breeze. Our tinted gray polycarbonate sheets are engineered for longevity and performance to stand the test of time.

Polycarbonate can be used to make windows, storage shelves, machine guards, merchandise displays and other demanding applications. Polycarbonate can be formed and machined, including drilling holes, sawing and routing.

We carry several pre-cut sizes of transparent gray polycarbonate in both 1/8" thick and 1/4" thick sheets. We also offer custom cut-to-size and CNC routing services for those more demanding and technical projects.


Applications: windows, signage, partitions, machine guards, merchandise displays, storage shelves, automotive, aviation, security barriers, marine accessories, skylights, protective shields, face shields, robotic parts, boat windows, patio covers, hobbyist applications, and a variety of other applications.


Key Characteristics of Transparent Gray Polycarbonate:

  • High Impact Resistance: Polycarbonate sheets are almost unbreakable, with an impact resistance significantly higher than glass or acrylic.
  • Transparency: Light smoked gray tint.
  • Lightweight: Lighter than glass and easier to handle, transport, and install.
  • Durability: Maintain physical properties over a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
  • Flexibility: Polycarbonate can be easily thermoformed or cold bent into curved shapes, allowing for architectural creativity.
  • Easy to Fabricate and Install: Can be cut, drilled, and installed with standard tools, making them suitable for DIY projects.
  • UV Stabilized: UV stabilized to help mitigate effects of ultraviolet light exposure. Note this is not the sames as UV resistant.
  • Dimensional Stability: Exhibits minimal thermal expansion and contraction.

The Term lexan is commonly used to describe polycarbonate. Actual name brand will depend on current stock.



TRANSPARENT GRAY POLYCARBONATE PROPERTIES

PROPERTYTYPICAL VALUE*
OPTICAL
Light Transmission: Transparent Gray (light)50%
PHYSICAL
Specific Gravit1.2
Refractive Index1.586
Water Absorption, 24 hours0.15%
Poisson’s Ratio (elastic deformation in directions perpendicular to direction of applied force)0.38
MECHANICAL
Tensile Strength, Ultimate (psi)9500
Tensile Strength, Yield (psi)9000
Tensile Modulus (psi)340,000
Elongation (%)110
Flexural Strength (psi)13,500
Flexural Modulus (psi)345,000
Compressive Strength (psi)12,500
Compressive Modulus (psi)345,000
Shear Strength, Ultimate (psi)10,000
Shear Strength, Yield (psi)6,000
Shear Modulus (psi)114,000
Rockwell HardnessM70 / R118
THERMAL
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (in/in/°F)3.75 x 10-5
Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity (BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F)1.35
Heat Deflection Temperature @ 264 psi270 (°F)
Heat Deflection Temperature @ 66 psi280 (°F)
Brittleness Temperature-200 (°F)
ELECTRICAL
Dielectric Constant @ 10 Hz2.96
Dielectric Constant @ 60 Hz3.17
Volume Resistivity (Ohm·cm)8.2 x 1016
Dissipation Factor @ 60 Hz0.0009
Arc Resistance: Stainless Steel Strip electrode (seconds)10
Arc Resistance: Tungsten Electrodes (seconds)120
FLAMMABILITY
Horizontal Burn, AEB (in)<1
Ignition Temperature, Self1022 (°F)
Ignition Temperature, Flash824 (°F)

*All values referred to nominal 1/8" (.118"/3mm). These values are typical and should not be taken as specifications.


Quantity discounts available!

We offer discounts on our listed prices
with the purchase of 2 or more stock sheets.

2 to 5 - 3% off
6 to 10 - 5% off
11 to 20 - 10% off
21 to 30 - 12% off
31 to 40 - 13% off
41 to 50 - 14% off
51 or more - 15% off


We can also cut to size!

For custom cut-to-size or larger sheets of our transparent gray polycarbonate, please email [email protected] for a quote.
When describing the custom size, please included the which grade of white, thickness, width, length and quantity.

We also offer custom cut-to-size, hole drilling, edge polishing, CNC cutting, circle, and shape cutting. Request a quote for these services.