Wat is Polycarbonaat?
Polycarbonate is a transparent plastic that is very strong. It is a very hard, solid and transparent material. The biggest advantage of the material is its impact resistance, as it is 250 times stronger than glass. That is why it is often used as safety glass. The material was discovered around 1900. There was a lot of research into the material at the time, but a practical application was always more difficult. In 1953, it was first really used as a replacement for small areas of glass. This was because at that time it still had a brown tint. 17 years later, in 1970, polycarbonate was made clear without a tint. Since then it has come into use more and more. Nowadays, we find the material in, for example, safety glasses and car lamps.
Similar to PMMA
The properties of polycarbonate are very similar to PMMA or Plexiglas. Like PMMA, the material is easy to produce and allows more light to pass through. But it also offers other advantages compared to PMMA or Plexiglas. For example, polycarbonate is easy to process. Think for example of drilling or sawing. Maintenance is also very easy. Like PMMA, it is also slightly more sensitive to scratches compared to normal glass.
Polycarbonate at TRALERT®
In various TRALERT® products, you may encounter polycarbonate. A good example of this is in the lens of one of the LED driving lights. This light also utilizes RFT lens technology. All of this contributes to a perfect light pattern. Furthermore, this driving light has an IP rating of IP69K. The lamp also features EMC interference suppression as it is often present near other electronic devices. The polycarbonate lens can also be found in various LED rear lights. The highly durable lens naturally ensures a long lifespan for the lamp.