3/16" Clear Polycarbonate Sheet - 48" x 96"

Why Choose 3/16" Clear Polycarbonate at Full Sheet Size?

The 3/16" thickness fills the crucial gap between moderate-duty 1/8" sheets and maximum-duty 1/4" options. This intermediate thickness provides noticeably superior rigidity and deflection resistance compared to 1/8" material—approaching the structural performance of 1/4" sheets while maintaining a more economical price point. At approximately 34 pounds per full sheet, it offers substantial material thickness for demanding applications without the premium cost or excessive weight of the thickest option.

At 250 times stronger than glass of equivalent thickness, this sheet excels in heavy-duty environments that would overwhelm thinner materials. The full 48" x 96" size enables large protective installations, machine guards, and glazing applications where you need serious structural integrity but 1/4" would exceed budget constraints. It's the intelligent specification when 1/8" feels marginal but 1/4" seems like overkill—getting you most of the performance at a notably better price.

This Thickness Excels When You Need:

• Enhanced rigidity over 1/8" - Substantially reduced deflection under load, suitable for spans up to 36 inches with proper frame support, bridging the performance gap toward 1/4" sheets
• Cost savings versus 1/4" - Achieves most of the structural benefits of 1/4" thickness at a lower material cost, maximizing protection within budget constraints
• Heavy-duty impact resistance - Significantly better performance than 1/8" in high-impact scenarios, approaching the protection level of premium thickness options
• Professional-grade installations - Provides the substantial feel and appearance of thick polycarbonate without committing to maximum-duty specifications and associated costs
• Optimal material efficiency - Gets you serious structural performance without paying the premium for that final increment of rigidity that 1/4" provides

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 3/16" Over Other Thicknesses

Select 3/16" polycarbonate when 1/8" sheets feel inadequate for your application's demands but 1/4" exceeds your budget or performance requirements. This thickness is perfect for heavy-duty protective barriers in high-traffic commercial environments, machine guards on industrial equipment with significant vibration or impact potential, secondary glazing requiring superior rigidity, and security applications where enhanced protection matters but maximum-duty specs aren't mandated. You get substantially more material than 1/8" provides while spending notably less than 1/4" costs.

For maximum-impact industrial environments, unsupported spans over 42 inches, or applications specifically requiring 1/4" by specification, upgrade to the premium thickness. For moderate-duty applications with spans under 30 inches, our 1/8" option provides adequate performance at greater cost savings. The 3/16" thickness is your strategic choice when you need serious protection without premium pricing.