3/8" Clear Polycarbonate Sheet - 48" x 96"

Why Choose 3/8" Clear Polycarbonate at Full Sheet Size?

The 3/8" thickness represents specialty-grade polycarbonate for applications that demand more than standard materials can provide. This heavy-duty sheet delivers superior rigidity for extra-long unsupported spans up to 48 inches, handles extreme impact scenarios in industrial environments, and provides the substantial material thickness required for multi-layer security assemblies. At approximately 75 pounds per full sheet, it offers serious structural mass for installations where maximum protection and rigidity are engineering requirements, not options.

At 250 times stronger than glass of equivalent thickness, this premium sheet excels in the most demanding industrial and security applications. The full 48" x 96" size enables large-scale protective installations for heavy manufacturing equipment, security barriers requiring multiple layers, and architectural glazing in extreme-exposure environments. When specifications call for material beyond 1/4" thickness, when engineering calculations demand extra rigidity, or when you need the confidence of maximum available material, 3/8" polycarbonate delivers performance that standard thicknesses cannot match.

This Thickness Excels When You Need:

• Extreme structural rigidity - Superior deflection resistance for unsupported spans up to 48 inches or heavily-loaded frame-supported installations exceeding 60 inches
• Multi-layer security systems - Essential thickness for building bullet-resistant and forced-entry resistant glazing assemblies requiring multiple polycarbonate layers
• Heavy industrial protection - Maximum material thickness for equipment guards on high-speed machinery, heavy manufacturing operations, and extreme-impact environments
• Specialty engineering requirements - Meets demanding specifications for applications where calculations or safety codes mandate material beyond standard 1/4" thickness
• Extended service life - Maximum material volume provides superior long-term durability in harsh environments with temperature extremes, chemical exposure, or constant 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 3/8" Over Other Thicknesses

Select 3/8" polycarbonate when engineering specifications explicitly require material beyond 1/4" thickness, when you're building multi-layer security glazing systems that need substantial base layers, or when equipment guards face extreme impact from high-speed machinery or heavy industrial operations. This thickness is also specified for architectural applications with extra-long unsupported spans, environments with extreme temperature cycling or chemical exposure, and any installation where maximum available material thickness provides necessary safety margins.

For most standard industrial, commercial, and security applications, 1/4" thickness provides adequate performance at lower cost and weight. However, when engineering calculations indicate 1/4" is marginal, when safety factors demand extra material, or when multi-layer assemblies require substantial individual layers, 3/8" delivers the performance you need. This is specialty material for demanding applications—specify it when standard thickness is genuinely insufficient.