Solid Sheet Extrusion
BMS produces several polycarbonate and polycarbonate blends for extrusion of solid sheets. The resin is feed into an extruder that melts the material and forms it into sheets of various lengths, widths, and thicknesses. Additional processing can add colors, multiple layers, or textured surfaces. Once the solid sheets are fabricated, they can be further processed through thermoforming.
The applications and uses for solid sheets of Bayer polycarbonate materials vary widely and include:- Machine guards
- Signage
- Roofs and sunroofs for industrial and commercial buildings
- Sun room panels
- Do-it-yourself products
Each product line consists of general-purpose and specialty grades, enabling you to choose the performance properties best suited for your application.
Specific features of Bayer polycarbonates and polycarbonate blends for solid sheet extrusion are:
- Varying widths. Maximum width can exceed 6 feet (1.8m).
- Thickness can range from approximately 0.020 to 0.600 inches (0.5 to 15.2mm).
- Unlimited length.
- Multiple layers with optional functional surfaces, such as color, haptics, or ultra-violet (UV) protection.
- Different surfaces, structures, and embossments.
- Various types of fabrication options, such as corrugated panels, folding, and thermofolding.
Figure 1. Extruded solid sheets of Bayer Makrolon® polycarbonate resin.
This processing guide for solid sheet extrusion reviews the products available from BMS, the equipment used to extrude the material, and the processing properties of various grades. Design engineers, extrusion process engineers, and extrusion technicians will find helpful information for using Bayer products for solid sheet extrusion in the following sections:
If you have any questions about using Bayer resins for solid sheet extrusion, you can reach the technical team at BMS using the Contact form.
