Hard Coated Polycarbonate Sheet
Abrasion-resistant surface for panels that get cleaned, touched and handled every day.
The one genuine weakness of polycarbonate is surface hardness. Bare PC marks under a gritty cloth, and after a year of daily cleaning a clear panel looks hazy. Hard coating fixes it: a cured surface layer that resists abrasion and most cleaning chemicals while the sheet underneath keeps its full impact strength.
This has to be specified up front. A coating cannot be applied to sheet you already own, and it is the single most common regret we hear from buyers who ordered plain sheet for a high-traffic application.
Specification
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Coating | Abrasion-resistant hard coat, one or both faces |
| Impact strength | Unchanged — full polycarbonate performance retained |
| Chemical resistance | Improved against common cleaning agents |
| Thickness | 1 mm – 12 mm |
| Widths | 1220 / 1560 / 1820 / 2100 mm (other widths made to order) |
| Combinable with | UV protection, anti-fog, tinted and frosted finishes |
Typical applications
- Retail display and point-of-sale fixtures
- Bus shelter and station glazing
- Machine windows in dusty environments
- Public-facing screens and counters
- Vehicle and equipment glazing
Minimum order and lead time
This grade ships from 100 m² or 1 tonne — a trial pallet, not a full container. Standard sizes and stock colours run in 7–10 days; non-standard thickness or width in 12–18 days; add 3–7 days for CNC cut-to-size work. Quoted in USD on FOB, CIF or DDP terms. Full detail on the MOQ, lead time & shipping page.
Questions buyers ask
How much harder is it than plain polycarbonate?
Enough that routine cleaning stops leaving visible swirl marks, which is the practical test that matters. It does not reach the surface hardness of glass, and no coated plastic does.
Can I coat one side only?
Yes, and it is common — the exposed face is coated and the interior face left plain. Specify which face when you order, because the sheet is not symmetrical afterwards.
Does the coating affect optical clarity?
No measurable loss on clear grades. It is applied thin enough that light transmission is effectively unchanged.