High-impact clear panels with UV protection on both sides.
Clear Polycarbonate UV2 Panels are high-impact, lightweight and transparent, making them ideal for protective glazing, machine guards, outdoor covers, shields and general fabrication. UV2 protection is applied to both faces for suitable internal and external applications.
Need a different panel size?
Choose one of the standard sizes above, or tell us the thickness, finished dimensions and quantity required for a custom cut-to-size quote.
Everything you need to choose with confidence.
Is Clear Polycarbonate UV2 Panel right for my project?
Clear Polycarbonate is a strong choice where you need a transparent panel with very high impact resistance, low weight and outdoor UV protection.
These smaller panels are especially convenient for machine guards, protective covers, equipment windows, shields, outdoor projects, prototypes and fabrication where a full sheet is not required.
If surface hardness, polished edges and display appearance are more important than very high impact resistance, Clear Acrylic may be the better choice.
What does UV2 Polycarbonate mean?
UV2 means the Polycarbonate has UV protection on both sides.
The supplied solid Polycarbonate is designed for suitable internal and external applications, and either face can be exposed during installation.
Double-sided UV protection helps reduce degradation caused by prolonged sunlight exposure compared with non-UV-protected grades.
Key properties and benefits
- Very high impact resistance for protective applications.
- UV2 protection on both faces.
- Excellent clarity where visibility is required.
- Lightweight compared with glass.
- Suitable for internal and external applications when correctly selected and installed.
- Cold formable into suitable gentle curves.
- Heat formable for tighter or more complex shapes.
- Machinable by cutting, drilling and routing.
Operating temperature range
The supplied solid Polycarbonate has a typical service temperature range of approximately −40°C to +120°C.
Actual performance depends on panel thickness, loading, installation method, exposure duration and service conditions.
For applications approaching the temperature limits, contact Warlond Plastics before ordering.
Standard panel sizes and thicknesses
| Panel sizes |
600 × 400mm 600 × 600mm 1000 × 600mm |
|---|---|
| Thicknesses | 3mm, 4.5mm and 6mm |
Select the required panel size and thickness using the product options above to view current pricing and availability.
Need a custom cut-to-size Polycarbonate Panel?
Warlond Plastics can provide custom cut-to-size Clear Polycarbonate where the standard panel sizes do not suit your project.
Send us the required thickness, finished dimensions and quantity.
Need a full-size Polycarbonate Sheet instead?
We also stock Clear UV2 Polycarbonate full sheets.
Standard full sheet: 2440 × 1220mm.
Larger 2440 × 1830mm Clear UV2 sheets are available by enquiry in 3mm, 4.5mm and 6mm only.
Common applications
- Machine guards
- Protective covers
- Equipment windows
- Safety shields
- Outdoor panels
- Display protection
- Greenhouse panels
- Wind barriers
- Workshop projects
- Prototypes
- General fabricated clear components
Can Polycarbonate be cold bent or curved?
Yes. Polycarbonate can be cold curved into suitable gentle-radius shapes without heating.
This is useful for curved guards, protective screens, covers and wind barriers.
The minimum allowable radius depends on the sheet thickness and technical requirements of the supplied Polycarbonate grade. Tight cold bends should not be forced.
For critical curved applications, contact Warlond Plastics before ordering so the application can be considered.
Can Polycarbonate be heat bent or thermoformed?
Yes. Polycarbonate is a thermoplastic and can be formed using controlled heating techniques.
Heat forming is useful where the required shape is tighter or more complex than a gentle cold curve.
Sheet thickness, bend radius, heating method and moisture condition can all affect the finished result.
Polycarbonate vs Acrylic — which should I choose?
Cutting, drilling and machining Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate can be cut, drilled and routed using suitable tooling and fabrication techniques.
Sharp tools, appropriate feed rates and good support help minimise heat build-up and improve edge quality.
Where mechanical fasteners are used, allow appropriate clearance for thermal expansion and avoid overtightening against the sheet.
Can Polycarbonate Panels be glued?
Polycarbonate can be bonded using compatible adhesive systems, but care is required because some solvents can cause stress cracking or surface damage.
For suitable Polycarbonate fabrication projects, SCIGRIP WELD-ON 16 is one bonding option available from Warlond Plastics.
Joint design, fabrication stress, adhesive quantity and service environment can affect the result. Test the bonding method where appearance or structural performance is important.
WELD-ON 3 should not be treated as an equivalent Polycarbonate adhesive option. It is primarily intended for close-fitting acrylic-to-acrylic joints.
Prefer Grey Tint or Opal Polycarbonate?
We also stock Grey Tint UV2 and Opal UV2 Polycarbonate full sheets.
Material guides and further help
Need help choosing a panel thickness, comparing Polycarbonate and Acrylic, or deciding whether cold curving is appropriate for your project? Ask Warlond Plastics.