Crystal Polycarbonate Sheet for High-End Glazing & Display — Glass-Like Clarity with Long-Term UV Protection
Crystal polycarbonate sheet from Baoding Sinhai Sunboard Manufacturing Co., Ltd. lets up to 90% of light through and has a smooth, shiny surface that looks like glass. It's much lighter than glass and 250–300 times stronger against impact. The panels are made from 100% new Bayer/Sabic PC resin and have a 50εm co-extruded UV layer that stops UV below 380nm. This gives the panels a 98%–100% anti-UV rate without yellowing. From 0.95 mm to 23 mm thick, and from 0.95 mm to 2,100 mm wide.
What Is a Crystal Polycarbonate Sheet?
A crystal polycarbonate sheet is a thermoplastic panel that is manufactured for grade quality and has a smooth and high-gloss surface with a clarity and appearance that is very similar to glass. Its excellent surface polish decreases glare and removes visible hot spots typically seen in LED lighting and architectural glass applications.
Unlike normal glass, it works throughout a broad temperature range – between -40°C and +120°C – without shattering or distorting. It weighs 1.2 g/cm3, much less than glass, thus it is easier to handle, and thereby reduces installation time on large-span roofing and curtain wall projects.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Product Form |
Solid single-layer smooth sheet |
| Thickness |
0.95–23mm (common: 1.5 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12mm) |
| Effective Width |
Up to 2,100mm (1220 / 1560 / 1830 / 2100mm) |
| Length |
Cut to order |
| Resin |
100% virgin Bayer / Sabic PC — no recycled material |
| UV Co-extrusion Layer |
50μm, blocks UV below 380nm |
| Anti-UV Rate |
98%–100% |
| Light Transmission |
Up to 90% (crystal-clear grade ≥89%) |
| Impact Strength |
850 J/m (250–300× stronger than glass) |
| Service Temperature |
-40°C to +120°C |
| Fire Rating |
B1 (GB 8624) / UL 94 V-2 |
| Warranty |
10–20 years (subject to grade and application) |
| Certifications |
ISO 9001 / SGS / CE / RoHS / UDEM |
| Packing |
PE protective film + wooden pallet or crate |
Core Product Advantages
Glass without the fragility Transparency. The crystal clear grade has a light transmission of 89% and is ideal for offices, showrooms and skylight applications where brightness and visual comfort are important. It is less prone to breaking than tempered glass in heavy traffic or safety sensitive places.
UV protected panel. The 50μm UV co-extruded layer is not deposited as a surface coating, but during the extrusion process. The structural integration ensures it won’t peel or delaminate with time, providing panels that visually stay solid for lengthy periods of outside exposure.
Can be cold bent on site. Minimum cold bending radius ≥175 x sheet thickness Panels may be formed on-site without heating equipment and enable CNC cutting, drilling and engraving, which lowers fabrication complexity for bespoke or curved installations.
Dependable impact performance. The material has an impact strength of 850 J/m . The material is ideally suited for applications such as machine guard housings, public transport canopies and safety glazing where breaking under accidental impact is a concern.
Typical Applications
Crystal polycarbonate sheet is utilised in the construction, transportation, and manufacturing industries. End-uses validated by the manufacturer include:
Interiors Architecture & Design
It is suitable for office partitions, shower enclosures, skylights, curtain walls and sliding doors because to its natural light transmission and clean surface finish. Looks nice and does not block daylight to internal rooms.
Urban Infrastructure and Lighting
This material is used for street lamp covers, pedestrian walkway canopies, advertising light boxes and LED light diffusers to spread light uniformly and eliminate pixelation from LED point sources.
Industrial Safety & Commercial Signs
Its impact resistance and surface durability are realistically applicable for industrial and commercial uses including machine guards, equipment housings, signs panels and display counters.
Other proven uses include daylighting strips, bathroom dividers, acoustic barriers, swimming pool coverings, pergola roofing and greenhouse glazing.
Customization & OEM / ODM Options
All may be ordered to custom specifications of thickness, width, length, colour and UV layer thickness. It comes in the colours clear, lake blue, grass green, opal, bronze and grey. Other processing choices include CNC cutting, film coating, bending, specific shape cutting, vacuum forming and thermoforming.
Regular orders are sent in 7-15 days. Custom Colours usually take 15-20 days. The Kashgar manufacturing base enables regional distribution to Central Asian consumers, including local warehousing resources in Tashkent and Dushanbe.
For non-standard requirements or time critical projects please contact us directly at [email protected] to discuss lead times and viability.
Why Source from Baoding Sinhai Sunboard?
Baoding Sinhai Sunboard has more than 30 years expertise in the manufacture of polycarbonate, and has 3 production bases and more than 25 production lines, producing more than 60,000 tonnes of polycarbonate annually. There is no middle layer between manufacturing and your order as a direct manufacturer provider.
The corporation is one of the key drafting units of the National Standard of Polycarbonate Sheets in China (published on September 29, 2024; implemented on April 1, 2025), which demonstrates its status in domestic industry standard-setting.
A professional logistics staff takes care of customs clearance and cross-border delivery, with the help of sea, truck or air freight. For technical help after the sale, including installation instructions and technical drawings, please contact us directly.
FAQ
Q: What resin is used, and what thicknesses are available?
A: All panels use 100% virgin Bayer/Sabic PC resin with no recycled material. Common thicknesses are 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12mm, with options up to 23mm. Maximum width is 2,100mm and length is cut to your specified dimensions.
Q: Can size, color, and UV coating be customized?
A: Yes. OEM and ODM are supported. You can specify thickness, width, length, surface finish, color, and UV layer thickness. Standard lead time is 7–15 days; custom colors take 15–20 days.
Q: What are the most common applications?
A: Machine guards, office partitions, signage, LED light boxes, interior decoration, sound barriers, daylighting strips, bathroom partitions, and safety glazing are among the most frequently ordered uses.
Q: How does UV protection work, and will the sheet yellow?
A: The 50μm UV co-extrusion layer is bonded into the panel during production, blocking UV radiation below 380nm at a 98%–100% rate. The warranty period against yellowing is 10–20 years depending on grade and application conditions.
Q: Is it easy to cut and install on site?
A: The sheet supports CNC cutting, drilling, engraving, and cold bending with a minimum radius of ≥175× the sheet thickness. Standard installations do not require specialized equipment.
Q: What certifications does the product carry?
A: ISO 9001, SGS, CE, RoHS, and UDEM. Fire rating meets B1 (GB 8624) and UL 94 V-2.
Contact Us
Do you have more questions about crystal polycarbonate sheet? For pricing, samples, or custom specifications, reach our team at [email protected].