1/4" Clear Polycarbonate Sheet - 48" x 96"

Why Choose 1/4" Clear Polycarbonate at Full Sheet Size?

The 1/4" thickness represents the gold standard in polycarbonate sheet specifications—the thickness most commonly specified by engineers, facility managers, and safety professionals worldwide. This substantial material provides exceptional rigidity for unsupported spans up to 42 inches, handles extreme impact without failure, and delivers the structural integrity that demanding applications require. At approximately 44 pounds per full sheet, it provides serious material thickness that inspires confidence in high-stakes installations.

At 250 times stronger than glass of equivalent thickness, this premium sheet excels in the most challenging environments. The full 48" x 96" size enables large-scale protective installations, industrial machine guards, and security glazing applications where failure is not an option. When safety codes mandate maximum protection, when insurance requirements specify substantial barriers, or when you simply need the best available performance, 1/4" polycarbonate is the proven choice that professionals trust.

This Thickness Excels When You Need:

• Maximum structural rigidity - Exceptional resistance to deflection under load, suitable for unsupported spans up to 42 inches or demanding frame-supported installations exceeding 48 inches
• Proven industry standard - The most widely specified thickness across industrial, commercial, and security applications, backed by decades of reliable performance data
• Superior impact resistance - Heavy-duty protection for high-impact industrial environments, security installations, and applications where material failure could result in injury or liability
• Professional confidence - The substantial feel, appearance, and performance that meet stringent safety codes, insurance requirements, and engineering specifications
• Long-term durability - Maximum material thickness provides extended service life in demanding environments, reducing replacement frequency and long-term costs

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 1/4" Over Other Thicknesses

Select 1/4" polycarbonate when your application demands maximum protection, when safety codes or engineering specifications require substantial material thickness, or when you need proven performance in high-impact environments. This is the thickness to specify for industrial machine guards on heavy equipment, security glazing in commercial buildings, protective barriers in high-traffic public spaces, and any application where thinner materials would be inadequate. If specifications allow lighter materials and budget is a constraint, consider 3/16" for cost savings—but when maximum performance matters, 1/4" is the professional standard.

For extreme applications requiring even greater thickness, 3/8" or 1/2" options are available. However, for the vast majority of demanding industrial, commercial, and security installations, 1/4" thickness delivers optimal performance. It's popular for a reason—it works reliably in the toughest conditions while remaining practical to fabricate and install.