Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate by Hard Coating

Excellent scratch resistance, higher surface hardness, for indoor or outdoor use…

About Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate

Scratch resistant polycarbonate was developed to enhance surface performance, for example, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, surface hardness, chemical resistance, and excellent UV protection capability by coating on one or two sides.

Compared with the original polycarbonate sheets, scratch resistant polycarbonate offers the same impact resistance, light transmittance, and flame resistance but better surface hardness, scratch resistance and wear resistance. It is the correct material for machine guards, building glass, front panels, security glass, bulletproof glass, etc.

Specification of Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate

UVTECO Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate

UVTECO provide six series of scratch resistant polycarbonate sheets, which offer different performance and used for different applications.

Product Range

ModelPrintableBendableWorking ConditionTesting Method
UTPC-HCL-GPYesNoIndoorPencil hardness tester
UTPC-HCL-SW-INoNoIndoorScratch resistance tester (Steel Wool)
UTPC-HCL-SW-ONoNoIndoor and outdoorScratch resistance tester (Steel Wool)
UTPC-HCL-TB-INoNoIndoorTaber Abraser
UTPC-HCH-TB-ONoNoIndoor and outdoorTaber Abraser
UTPC-HCH-TB-BNoYesIndoor and outdoorTaber Abraser

Thickness Range

ModelThickness RangeDimension
UTPC-HCL-GPFrom 0.25 mm to 15 mm900 x 1810 mm, 1180 x 2440 mm
UTPC-HCL-SW-IFrom 1 mm to 15 mm1180 x 2440 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm
UTPC-HCL-SW-OFrom 3 mm to 15 mm1180 x 2440 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm
UTPC-HCL-TB-IFrom 3 mm to 20 mm1180 x 2440 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm
UTPC-HCH-TB-OFrom 3 mm to 20 mm1180 x 2440 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm
UTPC-HCH-TB-BFrom 3 mm to 15 mm1180 x 2440 mm, 1220 x 2440 mm
  • The natural color is transparent, but other colors are available including red, grey, blue, green, etc;
  • Machining service is available;

Properties of Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate

Basic PropertiesDescription
Product NameScratch resistant polycarbonate, hard coated polycarbonate
Surface hardnessHB, 1H
Available thicknessFrom 0.125mm to 15mm

PropertiesTesting MethodUTPC-HCL-GPUTPC-HCL-SW-I/OUTPC-HCL-TB-I/O/B
Surface hardnessuni MITSUBISHI PENCILHBHBHB
Scratch ResistanceTaber Abraser, Scratch resistance testerN/A#0000 Steel Wool, 1500 StrokesTaber Abraser;
100 cycles, 500g/wheel: <5%;
500 cycles, 500g/wheel: <12%;

physical propertiestesting standardunitvalue
DensityASTM D-792g/cm31.2
Water absorption (immersion 24 hours)ASTM D-570%<0.35

Mechanical PropertiesTesting StandardUnitValue
Tensile StrengthASTM D-638Mpa68
Tensile Modulus of ElasticityASTM D-638Mpa2530
flexural strengthaSTM 790Mpa100
flexural modulus of elasticityASTM 790mpa2200
hardnessASTM D-2240D85
izod impactASTM D-256J/M800

Basic PropertiesTesting StandardUnitValue
Light Transmission (clear)ASTM D-1003%>89
Haze (clear film)ASTM D-1003%<1

thermal propertiestesting standardunitvalue
coefficient of linear thermal expansionASTM D-69610-5-1/K5.6
heat deflection temperature(66psi/264psi)ASTM D-648120
max continuous service temperature in air120

Main Usage of Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate

  • Windshield for motorcycle, golf buggy, etc;
  • Front panel Of instruments;
  • Machine guards;
  • Building glass;
  • Windscreen of engineering machinery;
  • Security glass;
  • Bulletproof glass;

Main Feature of Scratch-Resistant Polycarbonate

  • Enhanced wear resistance and scratch resistance;
  • Same impact strength of solid polycarbonate sheet;
  • Same visibility with solid polycarbonate sheet;
  • Better weatherability;

Testing Scratch Resistant Polycarbonate

Testing Report

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Leading Supplier of Scratch-Resistant Polycarbonate in China

UVTECO is a leading supplier of scratch-resistant polycarbonate sheets in China. With an advanced coating technology, UVTECO scratch-resistant polycarbonate offers enhanced scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, and higher surface hardness. Meantime, it keeps the internal mechanical property and optical performance.

We stock scratch-resistant polycarbonate sheets with frequently used thickness and size for fast delivery to global clients. Meantime, we provide machining services including silk-screen printing, cutting, bending, routing, drilling, CNC milling, etc.

UVTECO is one of the wholly owned subsidiaries of UVPLASTIC, which has been active in the engineering plastic field since 1995 and began manufacturing polycarbonate sheets in 2003. Today, UVTECO provides high-quality polycarbonate sheets, parts, and components for over 2,500 clients from more than 45 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scratch-Resistant Polycarbonate

Most engineers don’t know scratch-resistant polycarbonate very well because there are different methods to test it, for example:

  • ASTM D1044: This is an American standard, most American companies are using it.
  • Steel Wool Scratch Resistance: It is another testing method for wear resistance, the Steel Wool code is #0000.
  • Pencil hardness: It is a standard for surface hardness, a standard polycarbonate sheet offer 2B surface hardness, but scratch-resistant polycarbonate offers HB or higher surface hardness.

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Scratch-resistant polycarbonate offers the same light transmittance as standard polycarbonate sheet, it is about 89% base on 3mm thickness.

Normally, UVTECO provides a free sample in A4 size, but clients need to pay the delivery cost.

We don’t suggest using indoor products for outdoor use because they will be yellow after several months.

Yes. UVTECO stock scratch-resistant polycarbonate sheets with frequently used thickness and size, therefore, we accept small orders from global clients.

But we suggest cutting it to small size or machining it according to clients’ drawings, it is easier to deliver small pieces.

It is easy to print on UTPC-HCL-GP scratch-resistant polycarbonate, but is not easy to print on other scratch-resistant polycarbonate.

Normally, we can coat the outside surface and print on the inside surface.

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