PC
Advanced engineering plastics
Rods, sheets, tubes
Description
This amorphous polymer is commonly used for its high shock resistance even at low temperature. It is not a material recommended for mechanical applications, even if its dimensional stability does make it suitable for precision parts.
Features
- Shock resistance
- Good dimensional stability
- Dielectric properties
- Dimensional stability
- Colour: clear
Weak Point
- It has no self-lubricating power and it is attacked by oil and grease, therefore it cannot be considered suitable for lubricated moving mechanical parts.
Application
Mechanical: it is used for precision mechanisms when good dimensional stability is required-
Food contact: physiologically inert if natural. 
Electrical: good dielectric properties. It is mainly used in this field-
Chemical: the use of PC in the chemical industry is not ideal, due to the poor resistance to hydrocarbons