Polycarbonate (PC) is a natural transparent plastic that is often used in the injection molding process. At room temperature, it is very strong and durable in impact, and because it has the same transparency as glass, polycarbonate is most commonly used in applications that require strong but transparent material, usually eyeglass lenses.

Polycarbonate is an amorphous material, which makes it resistant to breaking. It’s also heat-resistant and transparent, making it useful for many plastic and food storage applications. Polycarbonate consists of several different types of monomers in combination with each other, also known as copolymers, and when set to a high enough temperature, polycarbonate will melt and then be used in the plastic injection molding process.

If you need special plastic components made with high-quality durable polycarbonate injection molding parts, contact a professional at China Industries today to learn more.

Polycarbonate is an engineering level thermoplastic that offers exceptional impact and strength resistance in many demanding applications – seen in bulletproof glass advertisements using LEXAN brand PCs.

Polycarbonate injection molding
Polycarbonate injection molding

China Injection Molding is a pioneer in using PC injection molding parts to replace metal parts. PCs offer rigidity and toughness, as well as the ability to print features that are not possible on metal, saving time and money by reducing the number of components needed.

Engineering thermoplastics that are tough, flexible, and cost-effective, offer some interesting properties.

PC Injection Mold Properties:

  • Superior impact strength
  • Extraordinary rigidity
  • Crystal clear transparency
  • FDA and U.L grades available
  • Rigidity and strength increase with glass strengthening

Through standard injection molds, thin and thick-wall molds and structural foam molds, Texas Injection Molding produces products for several industries.

Product Specification Polycarbonate Plastics (At Room Temperature)

  • Chemical Formula C15H16O2
  • Melting Point (° C) ~ 315 ° C
  • Tensile Strength ~ 8500 psi
  • Collision Strength ~ 1.5 ft-lb / at notched Izod
  • Hardness Level (Rockwell) R126
  • Bending Modulus ~ 13500 psi

General Applications for Polycarbonate Injection Printing

Polycarbonate is one of the most commercially available plastics nowadays, not only for industrial injection molding applications but also for many everyday applications. Eyeglass lenses are the most common use for polycarbonate materials, but other daily uses for that include:

  • Electronic component
  • Building material
  • DVD and Blu-ray discs
  • Automotive parts
  • Aircraft parts
  • Medical equipment
  • Smartphone parts
  • And much more

The lightweight, durable Polycarbonate material makes it ideal for many standard plastic applications and is increasingly being used every day by various businesses and industries.

Top 10 Polycarbonate Injection Molding Machines

Get this in your mind;

The machines used for polycarbonate molding is some of the most complexes you will ever find on the market.

Indeed this makes sense because the process itself requires an understanding of several aspects for the best results.

In other words, you also need to know at least the basic knowledge of operating the machine as well as some elements that revolve around the same.

Hopefully, several brands of injection molding machines are on the market.

So it can be very challenging to choose the best that suits your needs. This is the top brand that you need to remember whenever you think of getting one for your needs.

  • Negri Bossi
  • Arburg
  • Toyo
  • Toshiba
  • Nissei
  • Raspy
  • Battenfeld
  • Sumitomo
  • Engel
  • Newbury

However, you also need to make sure that regardless of the brand you buy, it must be within your budget and be able to meet your needs.