1/2" Clear Polycarbonate Sheet - 48" x 96"

Why Choose 1/2" Clear Polycarbonate at Full Sheet Size?

The 1/2" thickness represents extreme-duty polycarbonate for specialized applications that cannot be satisfied with thinner materials. This maximum-availability sheet delivers exceptional structural mass for the longest possible unsupported spans, handles the most extreme impact scenarios in industrial and security environments, and provides the substantial individual layer thickness required for advanced bullet-resistant and forced-entry resistant assemblies. At approximately 100 pounds per full sheet, this is serious material for serious applications where engineering specifications or security requirements mandate absolute maximum thickness.

At 250 times stronger than glass of equivalent thickness, this premium sheet excels in the most demanding specialized applications. The full 48" x 96" size enables large-scale installations for advanced security systems, extreme industrial environments, and specialty engineering applications where material failure could have catastrophic consequences. This is not general-purpose material—it's specified when calculations indicate thinner options are inadequate, when security requirements mandate substantial layers, or when you need the confidence of working with maximum available material thickness.

This Thickness Excels When You Need:

• Maximum available structural mass - Exceptional deflection resistance for extra-long unsupported spans exceeding 60 inches or extreme-load frame-supported installations
• Bullet-resistant system components - Substantial individual layers required for UL 752 Level 3+ bullet-resistant assemblies in high-threat security installations
• Extreme industrial environments - Maximum material thickness for heavy manufacturing operations with extreme impact, abrasion, or operational demands that destroy thinner materials
• Specialty engineering requirements - Meets demanding calculations for applications where engineering analysis indicates thinner options provide insufficient safety factors
• Maximum service life in harsh conditions - Extreme material volume provides extended durability in environments with severe temperature cycling, chemical exposure, or continuous mechanical abuse

Trusted Manufacturing Quality

Our clear polycarbonate sheets are sourced from North America's most respected manufacturers—the same materials specified for critical commercial and industrial applications. Whether we supply Lexan® 9034 from Polyvantis, Tuffak® GP from Plaskolite, or Azcarb® GP from AZpolymers, you're receiving genuine general-purpose polycarbonate that meets ASTM D3935 standards. Our supplier may vary based on availability, but the quality and performance remain consistently exceptional.

When to Choose 1/2" Over Other Thicknesses

Select 1/2" polycarbonate when engineering specifications explicitly require maximum available thickness, when you're constructing advanced bullet-resistant systems requiring substantial individual layers (UL 752 Level 3 and above), or when extreme industrial conditions destroy thinner materials prematurely. This thickness is also specified for architectural applications with exceptionally long spans, specialized equipment requiring maximum viewing panel thickness, or any application where absolute maximum material provides necessary safety margins or performance requirements.

For the vast majority of demanding applications—including most machine guards, protective barriers, and security glazing—1/4" or 3/8" thickness provides adequate performance at substantially lower cost and weight. However, when specifications mandate maximum material, when multi-layer security systems need substantial base components, or when extreme conditions require absolute maximum thickness, 1/2" delivers unmatched performance. This is specialty material for applications where nothing else will do.