scratch resistant palgard being used for glass on double doors
PALGARD3X
PALGARD3X

PALGARD 3X Scratch & Abrasion-Resistant Polycarbonate Sheets

Abrasion-resistant Polycarbonate Sheet for High Traffic Interiors

PALGARD 3X is an abrasion resistant polycarbonate sheet for interior and short-term exterior applications. Its advanced surface coating provides excellent chemical and abrasion resistance, enabling frequent cleaning, easy removal of graffiti, and increased durability in high traffic areas. PALGARD 3X is impact resistant for increased safety and security – nearly 200 times stronger than glass, yet half the weight – which also makes it easier to install.

 

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Product Details

Product Availability*

Width X Length In. (mm)Thicknesses in. (mm)
48 X 96 (1200 X 2440).060 - 0.50
60 X 96 (1524 X 2440)*(1.5 to 12.7)
72 X 96 (1830 X 2440 )*

 

* Special dimensions and colors are available, subject to minimum order.

Colors

Clear, Bronze*, Gray*

 

* Special dimensions and colors are available, subject to minimum order.

PropertyConditions
(U.S. Customary)
ASTM MethodUnits - SI
(U.S. Customary)
Value
(U.S. Customary)
Physical
Density D-1505g/cm³ (lb/ft³)1.2 (75)
Water Absorption24 hr. @ 23°C D-570%0.15
Mechanical
Tensile strength at yield10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638MPa (psi) 62 (9,000)
Tensile strength at break10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638MPa (psi)65 (9500)
Elongation at yield10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638%6
Elongation at break10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638%110
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity10 mm/min (0.4 in. /min)D-638MPa (psi)2,378 (345,000)
Flexural Modulus1.3 mm/min (0.05 in./min)D-790MPa (psi)2,378 (345,000)
Flexural Strength at Yield1.3 mm/min (0.05 in./min)D-790MPa (psi)93 (13,500)
Notch Impact Strength Izod23°C (73°F)D-256J/m (ft·lbf/in.)800 (15)
Notch Impact Strength Charpy23°C (73°F)D-256J/m (ft·lbf/in)800 (15)
Impact Falling Weight3 mm (0.12 in.) SheetISO-6603/1bJ (ft·lbf)158 (117)
Rockwell HardnessD-785R scale / M scale125 / 70
Abrasion (Taber Process)100 Cycles, CS-10S Wheel, 500gD-1044% Haze<2.0
Compressive Strength1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-695MPa (psi)86 (12,500)
Compressive Modulus1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-695MPa (psi)2378 (345,000)
Shear strength at Yield1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-732MPa (psi)41 (6000)
Shear strength at Break1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-732MPa (psi)68 (10,000)
Shear Modulus1.3 mm/min (.05 in./min)D-732MPa (psi)786 (114,000)
Thermal
Long Term Service Temperature°C (°F)-75 to +100 (-175 to +212)
Short Term Service Temperature°C (°F)-75 to +120 (-175 to +250)
Heat Deflection TemperatureLoad: 1.82 Mpa (264 psi)D-648°C (°F)132 (270)
Vicat Softening TemperatureLoad: 1 kg (2.2 lb)D-1525°C (°F)150 (300)
Coefficient of Linear
Thermal Expansion
D-69610-⁵/°C (10-⁵/°F)6.5 (3.6)
Thermal ConductivityC-177W/m°K (Btu-in./hr-ft²-°F)0.21 (1.46)
Specific Heat CapacityC-351kJ/kg°K (Btu/lb°F)1.26 (0.31)
Optical
Haze3 mm (0.12 in.)
Clear Sheet
D-1003%<0.5
Light Transmission3 mm (0.12 in.)
Clear Sheet
D-1003%89
Refractive IndexClear SheetD-5421.59
Yellowness Index3 mm (0.12 in.)
Clear Sheet
D-1925<1
Electrical
Dielectric Constant50 HzD-1503
1 MHzD-1502.9
Dissipation Factor50 HzD-1500.9
1 MHzD-15011
Dielectric Strength Short Time500 V/sD-149kV/mm (V/mil)>30 (>770)
Surface ResistanceKetleyD-257Ohm5.1x10^15
Volume ResistanceKetleyD-257Ohm-cm1.3x10^17

Regulatory Code Compliance Certification

OrganizationStandardClassification*
ASTMD635CC1 and/or HB
ASTME84Flame Spread - Class B*
ASTMD2843Smoke Density <75
ASTMD1929>650°F
UL972Pass

* Depends on Thickness

Product Selection Chart

AttributePalsun UVPalgard 3XPalgard
Impact ResistanceBestBestBest
Chemical ResistanceGoodBestBest
Abrasion ResistanceGoodBetterBest
OpticalBestBetterBetter
CostBestBetterGood
Warranty TermBestGoodBetter