PC (Polycarbonate) – Glass fibres
PC+GF
PC (polycarbonate) – glass fibres
Polycarbonate (PC)
Reinforced fibreglass
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Injection Moulding
Transparent Food Contact Recycled Biobased flame-retardant UV resistant
✓ This material meets the criteria ~ Specialized grades may meet this criteria
Quality Scores
Mechanics
Thermal
Chemical
UV ageing
Injection moulding difficulty
Recycling
Performance profile
Mechanical properties
| Density | 1.25 to 1.53 g/cm³ ISO 1183 |
|---|---|
| Charpy notched impact | 5.7 to 15 kJ/m2 |
| Flexural modulus | 2710 to 8440 MPa ISO 178 |
| Flexural resistance | 170 MPa |
| Tensile modulus | 2970 to 9040 MPa ISO 527-1 |
| Tensile resistance | 40.2 to 139 MPa ISO 527-1, -2, Break |
| Tensile strain | 1.0 to 6.0 % ISO 527-1, -2, Break |
Chemical resistance and characteristics
Chemical resistance
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Recommended applications
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Automotive Applications
- Household
- Enclosures
- Lighting applications
- Electrical components
- Computer components
- Mobile phones
- Medical/health applications
- Industrial applications
Frequently asked questions
GF grades require higher injection pressures. Strongly anisotropic shrinkage (perpendicular to fibres > along axis). Increased nozzle and mould wear — nitrided steels recommended. Drying identical to base grade.
The PC is recyclable (code 7). Chemical depolymerisation allows for the recovery of BPA and diphenyl carbonate. Mechanical recycling is common in industry but degrades transparency and impact resistance after several cycles.
PC-FDA grades are approved for food contact. Beware of older grades that may contain BPA. Modern BPA-free grades comply with EU regulation 10/2011 for certain uses. Always check the specific grade.
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