Why is PC solid sheet more durable than glass?

Why is PC solid sheet more durable than glass?

The reasons why PC solid sheet are more durable than glass can be summarized from the following aspects:

1. Material characteristics

PC solid sheet: Made from high-performance engineering plastic such as polycarbonate (PC), it has excellent physical and chemical properties. PC materials have high strength, hardness, and elastic modulus, allowing endurance plates to withstand greater impacts and pressures.

Glass: Although it is a hard material, its brittleness is relatively high. Once it is impacted or squeezed, it is easy to break or produce sharp fragments.

2. Impact resistance

The impact resistance of PC solid sheet is excellent, able to resist strong impact forces without easily breaking or deforming. Data shows that its strength exceeds that of reinforced glass and acrylic sheets by hundreds of times, with excellent durability, safety, anti-theft, and bullet proof effects.

In contrast, glass is prone to breakage when impacted, posing a safety hazard.

3. Weather resistance

PC solid sheet  has excellent weather resistance, which can resist the erosion of natural environments such as ultraviolet radiation, high temperature, and low temperature for a long time, and is not easily aged, deformed, or discolored. This makes it have a longer lifespan in outdoor applications.

Although glass is chemically stable, it may be affected by factors such as ultraviolet radiation during long-term outdoor use, leading to surface aging or discoloration.

4. Security

Even in the event of an impact or collision, the PC solid sheet  is not easily broken into fragments and is less likely to harm the human body. This gives it significant advantages in places that require high safety, such as children's toys, swimming pool coverings, etc.

Once glass breaks, it will produce sharp fragments, which can easily cause harm to the human body.

5. Processing and installation.

The PC solid sheet is lightweight, easy to handle, easy to install, and easy to manage during construction. At the same time, it has good processability and strong plasticity, and can be bent, cut, and processed as needed.

Glass is relatively heavy, and installation and processing require more time and skills.

In summary, PC solid sheet have advantages over glass in terms of material properties, impact resistance, weather resistance, safety, and processing and installation, making them more durable.