1/8" Clear Polycarbonate Sheet - 48" x 96"

Why Choose 1/8" Clear Polycarbonate at Full Sheet Size?

The 1/8" thickness offers an excellent middle-ground solution for applications that need more than lightweight barriers provide, but don't require the maximum rigidity of 1/4" sheets. This thickness delivers solid structural performance for spans up to 30 inches with proper frame support while keeping weight manageable at approximately 23 pounds per full sheet. It's the smart specification when you want professional-grade protection at a more economical price point than heavy-duty options.

At 250 times stronger than glass of equivalent thickness, this versatile sheet handles moderate to high-impact environments with confidence. The full 48" x 96" size enables large installations with minimal seams, making it ideal for commercial barriers, machine guards, and glazing applications where 1/4" would be overbuilt. You get substantial impact resistance and rigidity while avoiding the higher material costs and additional weight of thicker alternatives.

This Thickness Excels When You Need:

• Cost-effective protection - Delivers professional performance at a lower price point than 1/4" sheets, maximizing your budget without sacrificing quality
• Balanced rigidity - Sufficient stiffness for spans up to 30 inches with frame support, handling most commercial requirements without overengineering
• Manageable weight - At 23 pounds per sheet, easier to handle and install than heavier 1/4" options while still providing substantial material thickness
• Versatile performance - Strong enough for machine guards and barriers that don't face extreme impact, avoiding the expense of maximum-duty specifications
• Material efficiency - Provides solid protection for moderate-impact applications without paying for performance you don't need

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 1/8" Over Other Thicknesses

Select 1/8" polycarbonate when you need solid commercial-grade performance but don't require the maximum rigidity of 1/4" sheets. This thickness is perfect for protective barriers in moderate-traffic areas, machine guards on equipment without extreme impact risk, secondary glazing in most indoor environments, and retail displays where durability matters but budget is a consideration. It's substantially more rigid than 1/16" or 3/32" options while costing significantly less than 1/4" sheets.

For high-impact industrial environments, unsupported spans over 36 inches, or applications requiring maximum rigidity, upgrade to 1/4" thickness for superior performance. For lightweight barriers or applications under 24 inches with minimal impact concerns, our thinner 1/16" or 3/32" options offer greater cost savings. The 1/8" thickness hits the sweet spot when you need more than basic protection but less than maximum-duty specifications.