PALCLEAR® (old)
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PALCLEAR® (old)
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PALCLEAR® (old)

PALCLEAR® Flat Water-Clear PVC Sheets

Unique alternative with water-like clarity, great ink-adhesion, and chemical resistance

PALCLEAR has remarkable mechanical properties, impact strength, excellent chemical resistance, and self-extinguishing fire resistance. Digital print professionals love its unsurpassed ink-adhesion and water-like clarity as well as optional characteristics ranging from high clarity and anti-reflective surface to increased impact resistance. PALCLEAR withstands many chemical agents, and offers a variety of fabrication options due to its convenient mechanical behavior.

Product Details

PALCLEAR® Product Range

ProductDescription
PALCLEAR® Water Clear*Clear UV stabilized PVC sheet
PALCLEAR® BluishBluish tint
PALCLEAR® UVUV protected on one side
PALCLEAR® HIHigh Impact
PALCLEAR® EmbossedPrismatic embossed finish on one side
PALCLEAR® MatteMatte finish on one side
PALCLEAR® DifffuserFor indoor light box applications

 

* Water-Clear is PALCLEAR’s standard color with best availability. The other products listed are available upon request.

Standard Dimensions

Thickness in. (mm)0.040" - 0.472" (1-12mm)
Dimensions in. *48.5" X 96.5"

 

*Other dimensions are available upon request with minimum order requirements.

 

 

Colors

TransparentWater-Clear, Bronze, Bluish
TranslucentWhite Opal, White Diffuser

Physical Properties

PropertyConditions**
(U.S.)
Method*Units - Metric
(U.S.)**
Value - Metric
(U.S. Customary)**
Physical
Density D-1505g/cm³ (lb/ft³)1.35-1.4 (84-87)
Water Absorption24 hr. @ 23°C (73°F) D-570%0.03
Mechanical
Tensile strength at yield10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638MPa (psi)71 (10,300)
Tensile strength at break10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638MPa (psi)39 (5,650)
Elongation at yield10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638%3
Elongation at break10 mm/min (0.4 in./min)D-638%95
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity1 mm/min (0.052 in. /min)D-638MPa (psi)3100 (450,000)
Flexural Modulus1 mm/min (0.052 in. /min)D-790MPa (psi)3200 (464,000)
Flexural Strength at Yield1 mm/min (0.052 in. /min)D-790MPa (psi)103 (14,900)
Notch Impact Strength Izod23°C (73°F)D-256J (ft·lbf)35 (0.65)
Notch Impact Strength Charpy23°C (73°F)D-256J/m (ft·lbf/in)25 (0.48)
Impact Falling Weight3 mm (0.118 in.) SheetISO-6603/1dJ (ft·lbf)95 (70)
HardnessD-785Rockwell R Scale Shore115
Shore DD Scale80
Thermal
Long Term Service Temperature0 to +50 (32 to 122)
Heat Deflection TemperatureLoad: 1.82 Mpa (264 psi)D-648°C (°F)62 to 65 (144 to 150)
Vicat Softening TemperatureLoad: 1 kg (2.2 lb)D-1525°C (°F)86 (185)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal ExpansionD-696°C (°F)6.7x10-5 (3.7x10-5)
Thermal ConductivityC-177W/m°K0.11 (1.05)
Optical
Light Transmission3 mm (0.118 in.) Water-Clear SheetD-1003%82
Yellowness Index3 mm (0.118 in.) Water-Clear SheetD-1925<4
Refractive Index3 mm (0.118 in.) Water-Clear SheetD-5421.5
Electrical
Dielectric Constant50 HzD-1504
Dielectric Constant1 MHzD-1503
Dielectric Strength500 V/sD-149kV/mm (V/mil)>50
Surface ResistanceKeithleyD-257Ohm3.7x1014
Volume ResistanceKeithleyD-257Ohm-cm (Ohm-in)1.2x1015

 

*ASTM except where noted otherwise

 

**Conditions, units, and values in U.S. Customary units are presented in the table within parentheses

Flammability

StandardClassification*
EN 13501B, s3, d0
BS 476/7Class 1
NSP 92501,5M-1, M-2
EC 695.2.1Self-extinguishing
CSE RF 3/77Class 1
UL 94V-0
ASTM D-635CC1

 

* Depends on thickness, color and type.

 

Impact Resistance: PALCLEAR and PALCLEAR HI offer a wider choice to designers and fabricators for point of sale and general fabricated items, particularly when compared to the impact properties of acrylic and polystyrene sheets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the protective polyethylene films on certain sheets?
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The protective films in flat (non-corrugated) Palram sheets are for protection against dirt and scratching during the long journey from manufacturing to the job site. In some cases, the film also carries important installation and other product information.

The film will also indicate which side is UV-protected. This side should be installed facing outwards (extremely important).

In most cases, we recommend peeling off the protective films after installation. If this is not possible for practical reasons, always mark the UV protected surface, if there is one, so that the sheet will not be installed upside down.

Important note: The protective films that cover Palram sheets are highly sensitive to heat and direct sunlight. Excessive heat and direct sunlight before taking off the film can cause gluing of that film to the sheet surface, after which it will be extremely difficult to remove it from the sheet.

How should I store Palram sheets when not in use?
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Store sheets in a protected, shaded, ventilated site, with no direct exposure to sunlight and winds. For outdoor temporary storage, cover with an opaque protective tarp, avoiding heat-absorbing materials.

Important note: Palram flat (non-corrugated) panels have a protective surface film that keeps the product safe from dirt and scratches during the long journey from manufacturing to the job site.

These films are sensitive to heat and direct sunlight. Excessive heat and direct sunlight before taking off the film can cause that film to bond the sheet surface, after which it will be extremely difficult to remove the film from the sheet.

How long do Palram PVC and polycarbonate products last?
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Palram manufactures a variety of different products for different applications. Most have industry-leading warranties against manufacturing related defects, as well as specific warranties related to the intended use for the product.

However, with proper installation and maintenance, our products typically far exceed their warranty periods.

Many of our products are engineered to be installed outdoors and are warranted accordingly. Nevertheless, the lifespan of outdoor products can be affected by how well they were installed, as well as environmental factors like air pollution, sun exposure, winds and erosion by airborne particles.

Warranty details can be found in the Downloads tab under the Warranties section at the bottom of the page for each individual product.