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6 Uses of UNQ Polycarbonate Sheets

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Polycarbonate sheets are extremely tough, durable, and come in a wide range of options to choose from. They feature UV protection and resistance to harsh weather, and they are virtually unbreakable. Weighing half the weight of glass, UNQ polycarbonate sheets are easy to handle. They also offer multiple advantages compared with PVC and acrylic: 200 times stronger than glass, high light transmission, anti-yellowing, and anti-aging. These excellent advantages make polycarbonate sheets ideal for industrial glazing roofs, skylight roofs, agriculture greenhouses, and canopies roofs.

Industrial glazing, daylight roof, and canopies

Solid polycarbonate sheets offer high light transmission, especially clear polycarbonate sheets. Their light transmission can reach 90%—a great choice for a skylight. Polycarbonate sheets resist high impact, making them practically unbreakable. Therefore, they are often used for industrial and residential skylight roofs. Moreover, they can resist wind and heavy snow. Clear and bronze solid polycarbonate sheets are normally preferred by consumers, who choose different thicknesses for roofing according to their particular requirements. 2-4 mm solid polycarbonate sheets are an excellent choice for balconies or canopy roofs.

Light transmission of different thicknesses
(Standard: clear general purpose polycarbonate sheet)
Thickness (mm) 2.0 2.5 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0
Light transmission 90% 88% 86% 85% 82% 81% 80% 75% 73% 72%
Outdoor canopy roof with clear polycarbonate sheets
Outdoor canopy roof with clear polycarbonate sheets

Anti-condensation twin-wall polycarbonate for greenhouses 

Anti-condensation twin-wall polycarbonate is widely used in the construction of agricultural greenhouses. It can guarantee enough light transmission by condensation using control technology that reduces droplets and inflicts less damage to plants. 4 mm, 6 mm, and 8 mm twin-wall polycarbonate sheets are highly recommended for commercial conservatories and flower greenhouses. Besides, the polycarbonate greenhouse system has extensive advantages:

  • Lightweight and easy to install and handle 
  • 80% of light transmission and light diffusion
  • Thermal insulation that keeps energy
  • Durable and safe
  • UV-protection blocks 99% of UV rays
Anti-condensation twin-wall polycarbonate for greenhouses
Anti-condensation twin-wall polycarbonate for greenhouses

Outdoor curved roof, Stadium roof

Natural light is of utmost importance in construction. The penetration of more natural light leads to a reduction in the use of artificial light, which saves on energy costs and helps the environment. UNQ clear corrugated sheets feature super light transmission for stadium and patio roofs. 

Corrugated polycarbonate is super resistant and lightweight—half the weight of glass. It is easy to install and handle. Besides, clear and tinted corrugated polycarbonate sheets will help you build elegant outdoor covered projects such as pergola roofs, balcony roofs, and clear door awnings. Thanks to their durability and quick installation, polycarbonate panels are the ideal material for cold frames that will last more than 10 years. Also, there are different options for different consumers’ needs.

Clear corrugated roof sheet in different shapes
Clear corrugated roof sheet in different shapes
Clear corrugated roof sheet
Clear corrugated roof sheet
Clear corrugated roof sheet: blue
Clear corrugated roof sheet: blue

Tough polycarbonate for swimming pool enclosure

As we know, a swimming pool enclosure creates a stable environment so that you can do exercise safely during summer or even winter. Therefore, the quality of the enclosure’s material is vital. Choosing polycarbonate sheets will translate into a tough swimming pool enclosure with high impact resistance, low yellowing index, and a durability of 10-20 years. 

Strong polycarbonate swimming pool enclosure
Strong polycarbonate swimming pool enclosure

Bullet resistance

Solid polycarbonate sheets have extreme impact resistance, reaching even bullet resistance. 15 mm polycarbonate sheets help provide proper protection and security, contributing to the popularity of this material.

Panels of advertising light boxes and interior design

Light diffuse polycarbonate sheets have a light transmission suitable for advertising display. They can soften the spotlight, reduce light pollution, and create a soft and uniform light with good visual effects. In addition, these sheets are not sensitive to scratches. When applied in construction, especially in interior decoration, embossed sheets provide both outstanding security and excellent appearance while reducing the steel used in construction. A wide range of colors also caters to customers’ different needs for building colors.

Unique Plastics Manufacturer Co., Ltd. (UNQ) is one of the top 5 suppliers of polycarbonate sheets, and its annual production capacity can reach 10,000 tons. The company uses 100% Lexan and SABIC to produce high-quality polycarbonate sheets to meet the needs of different consumers.

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