Monolithic polycarbonate allows you to solve anydesign task for lining and glazing of building objects. Of all the sheet polymers that the industry produces, this is the most reliable material to date, combining lightness and strength. A huge number of positive properties possessed by polycarbonate, due to its versatile use.
Polycarbonate is a very malleable material.for any molding, both cold and thermal. It can be subjected to vacuum metallization, it allows you to apply images using a variety of means: screen printing, engraving, screen printing or staining. All designs created using monolithic polycarbonate have a very long service life.
Practically in all spheres of human activitymonolithic polycarbonate is used, the characteristics of which together make it a universal material. It is used for glazing of buildings, which provides natural room lighting, saving energy. Due to the high transparency of this material - just a godsend for those who are going to build a greenhouse or conservatory.
Resistance to environmental influences andstrength make monolithic polycarbonate a popular material for creating roofs and arched structures, for anti-vandal protection of shops, museums. Soundproofing properties allow you to build noise reduction screens out of it along highways.
Применяется поликарбонат для создания телефонных booths, billboards, road signs and stops, safety fences on sports fields and in production workshops. In the automotive industry it is used in the manufacture of shockproof windshields and diffusers for car headlights.
Monolithic polycarbonate standard sizes -3.05х2.05 m. Sheet thickness - from 2 to 6 mm. Accordingly, the task is selected material of a certain thickness. For the manufacture of greenhouses it is recommended to use sheets of no more than 4 mm, and for the entrance structures and canopies it is necessary to use thicker polycarbonate.
When designing roofs and canopies anydesign idea can be embodied thanks to such material as monolithic polycarbonate. Photos of all sorts of options for such elements of registration of the entrance presented a huge amount.
Along with transparent polycarbonate sheets,The modern market offers a huge selection of colors: blue, orange, green, red, etc. Each color has its own peculiarity, which must be considered when choosing a material according to its purpose. For example, the turquoise color of the visor above the entrance to the store will attract the attention of buyers. Bronze-colored polycarbonate is preferred as a protective screen at a gas station, since dirt and dust are not so noticeable on it. It should be remembered that the richer the color of the material, the lower its light transmission ability.
Monolithic polycarbonate is quite easy.handle: it can be cut, drilled, glued. Slabs are cut with a conventional saw on wood or on a machine using hydromechanical cutting. In order to avoid vibrations and tension, the sheet should be fixed closer to the cutting tool, pressing it to the table as much as possible. When cutting slabs to size, thermal expansion should be considered, leaving room for thermal movement. When cutting mirror plates, to prevent delamination of the reflective layer, it is necessary to lay the material up the laminated side. Holes in polycarbonate are made with a screw drill. During the drilling process it is important that the fit of the plate to the base is tight.
Polycarbonate resistance to variouschemicals facilitates the care of it. To clean this material, it is enough to have a fabric of 100% cotton and a mild detergent with water. Special cleaners available in a large assortment can be used. The advantage of these tools is their ability to create a film on the surface of polycarbonate that will protect against dust and static electricity. It is enough to carry out such procedure 1 time in 2 weeks.
Not recommended for cleaningwindscreen wipers, since the ammonia in their composition can destroy monolithic polycarbonate. Photos and descriptions of products intended for cleaning this material will help you make the right choice.
Making various polycarbonate products, beThis protective partition or showcase, requires fixing sheets with the help of special structures that are used for ordinary glass. There are two installation methods - wet and dry.
Wet mode involves usingpolymer putty, which before installing the sheet is applied to its edge and around the perimeter of the frame. For a more complete sealing, special gaskets are used and the compound is treated with a sealant.
Более чистым является сухой способ - с using mechanical means. Fastening sheets produced using threaded joints, screws in combination with gaskets and seals. Holes in the sheet, designed for attachment to the frame, you need to drill out in advance, prior to installation. The mounting pitch is approximately 500 mm. The hole should be located at a distance of at least 20 mm from the edge of the sheet and have a diameter of 2-3 mm larger than the fastener.
Among the polycarbonates on the marketbuilding materials, a leading position in quality and price is monolithic. Cellular polycarbonate at the price is much more affordable, but has slightly different properties.
