Polycarbonate Sight Glass
Polycarbonate is a group of thermoplastics that are easy to work with, mold, and thermoform, widely used in modern manufacturing. The name “polycarbonate” originates from the polymers having functional groups linked by carbonate groups in a long molecular chain. Since this material is FDA-approved (USA Food and Drug Administration), it is commonly used in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. To ensure proper sealing and facilitate assembly, all cuts are precision-squared and polished.
Polycarbonate flow sight glasses are used instead of standard polycarbonate sight glasses when greater impact resistance and shatterproof properties are required. They are also preferred for applications where greater flexibility is needed.
Polycarbonate Flow Sight Glasses – Characteristics
CHEMICAL COMPOUND | RESULT |
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ACIDS | NO EFFECT UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND CONCENTRATION CONDITIONS |
ALCOHOL | NO EFFECT AT LOW TEMPERATURES AND CONCENTRATIONS, MODERATE EFFECT AT HIGH TEMPERATURES OR CONCENTRATIONS |
ALKALIS | NO EFFECT AT LOW TEMPERATURES AND CONCENTRATIONS, MODERATE EFFECT AT HIGH TEMPERATURES OR CONCENTRATIONS |
HYDROCARBONS | NO EFFECT UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND CONCENTRATION CONDITIONS |
AMINES | SEVERE EFFECT, AVOID USE |
DETERGENTS AND CLEANING AGENTS | NO EFFECT WITH NEUTRAL SOLUTIONS. MODERATE EFFECT WITH CONCENTRATED ALKALINE SOLUTIONS. |
ESTERS | SEVERE EFFECT, AVOID USE |
PETROLEUM-BASED OILS AND GREASES | NO EFFECT AT LOW TEMPERATURES. MODERATE EFFECT AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. IF ADDITIVES ARE USED, CONSULT THEIR SPECIFICATION. |
KETONES | SEVERE EFFECT, AVOID USE |
SILICONE-BASED OILS AND GREASES | NO EFFECT AT LOW TEMPERATURES. MODERATE EFFECT AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. |
Polycarbonate Sight Glasses – Specifications
Glass Type | Polycarbonate | |
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Manufacturing Parameters | ||
Manufacturing Diameters | 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 7/8″, 1″, 1-1/4″, 1-1/2″ | |
Manufacturing Thickness | High Pressure | |
Minimum Manufacturing Length | 10 mm | |
Maximum Manufacturing Length | 3700 mm | |
Operating Parameters | ||
Maximum Constant Working Temperature | 110 °C | |
Maximum Short-Term Temperature | 120 °C | |
Thermal Shock Resistance | 70 K |
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