

Polycarbonate panels are translucent (as in: let sunlight through) and it’s not completely opaque.ĭepending on the brand and product, Polycarbonate can be less or more see-through. There are no high-quality Polycarbonate panels that you can see through like glass. There are a few misconceptions that we keep hearing from our customers. Some misconceptions about Polycarbonate on greenhousesīefore we start with the insulation factors and other things, we want to clear up a few things. Skilled installation of panels with a precisely chosen material, including size, thickness, color, and the manufacturer, will act as an assurance for the long and fruitful performance of your greenhouse. These features make Polycarbonate a better option than other alternative coverings. Polycarbonate is a strong, durable, and flexible thermoplastic. This material is malleable and can be prepared to fit any purpose. There is a wide variety of panels and kits to choose from and it all depends on your greenhouse structure, climate, and budget. The question is, though, how much influence does the thickness of the Polycarbonate have.Ĭhoosing the right panel or the right greenhouse kit that features the thickness you want can get difficult. It has many advantages from light-diffusing properties to durability. Altron™ is a registered trademark of Mitsubisi Chemicals Advanced Materials.Polycarbonate is the most popular choice for greenhouses nowadays.Zelux® is a registered trademark of Westlake Plastics Co.Sustanat® is a registered trademark of Rochling Engineering Plastics.Staticon® is a registered trademark of SciCron.Technologies.Tecanat®is a registered trademark of Ensinger LTD.Calibre™ is a registered trademark of Entec Polymers.Makrolon® is a registered trademark of Covestro.Palsun® is a registered trademark of Palram Industries.Tuffak® is a registered trademark of Plaskolite LLC.Lexan® is a registered trademark of SABIC.Static dissipative for the electronics industry and clean rooms semi-conductor, electronic, micro-manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and bio-medical industries. Staticon® – ESD coated clear PC350 (formable grade) The terms of the TUFFAK® AR Limited Product Warranty is available upon request.Over its lifecycle, this results in a significant reduction in maintenance cost and liability risk versus other glazing material. TUFFAK® AR abrasion resistant features a proprietary hard coat technology that offers protection against chemical and UV attack.Tuffak® AR – polycarbonate sheet offers higher abrasion resistance and surface hardness to polycarbonate’s inherent performance benefits of impact, strength and clarity.

Tuffak® FD – FDA approved for food contact, not UV stable Tuffak® OP – High Optical quality grade, UV stabilized It meets the stringent UL 94 V-0 rating at 0.080″ thickness, and conforms to FAR 25.853 (a), 1, (i) and (a), 1, (ii). TUFFAK® LF polycarbonate sheet is a flame inhibiting UV stable low flammability product.Tuffak® LF – low flammability, UV stable grade
