Which type of panel should be used for my specific application?

Faztek offers ABS, PVC and polycarbonate panels for use with T-slotted extrusions.

Polycarbonate panels are great for doors, machine guarding, storage cabinets and other enclosures. They each have strengths and weaknesses. Review the panel characteristics below to help determine which material is right for you.

Material Comparison

Property	Testing	Units	Polycarbonate	ABS Haircell
Gardner Impact Resistance	D5420-98	ft-lbs	464	-
Notched Izod Impact	D256	ft-lbs/in	12-16	7
Tensile Strength	D5420-98	psi	9,500	6,000
Flexural Modulus	D5420-98	psi	345,000	330,000
Flexural Strength	D5420-98	lb/sq in	13,500	11,000
Hardness (Rockwell)	D5420-98	-	M70/R118	R103
Tensile Modulus	D5420-98	lb/sq in	345,000	325,000
UV Stability	-	-	Fair	-
Chemical Resistance	-	-	Poor	-
Formability	-	-	Very Low	-

Due to its high strength and machining characteristics, polycarbonate is ideal for use in safety guards.

ABS and PVC panels have many uses. Although not transparent, they offer a clean aesthetic look as well as a high degree of functionality. Common uses include use with sound enclosures, partitions, tops for workstations and desks and much more.

ABS is more rigid than PVC and is smooth on one side, textured on the other. PVC panels are more susceptible to scratching.