Anti-Scratch Hard Coated Polycarbonate Sheet for B2B Projects
China's leading anti-scratch PC sheet factory. Automotive-grade IATF 16949 quality with uncompromised Taber abrasion resistance. Unbreakable, cold-bendable, and custom cut-to-size for global projects.
Bakway BU5E Ultra-Wear Resistant Series
Bakway BU5E is built for applications where standard polycarbonate impact resistance is not enough. The coating improves scratch, abrasion and chemical resistance while keeping the core advantages of PC sheet: transparency, toughness and fabrication flexibility.
Aviation & Railway Grade
Engineered for aircraft canopies, metro windows, and construction machinery cabs.
Superior Adhesion
16-hour 100°C boiling water test proven with 5B Cross-cut rating.
Extreme Hardness
Surface hardness of 2H - 3H (Pencil Hardness) to withstand heavy-duty friction.
Reliable Lifespan
5-8 years of outdoor service life depending on UV intensity. Request a Technical Sample of BU5E Today!
Performance Comparison
Hard coating is used when repeated cleaning, sand, contact friction or public use would quickly damage ordinary PC sheet surfaces.
| Feature | Standard Polycarbonate Sheet | Bakway BU5E Hard-Coated PC |
|---|---|---|
| Pencil Hardness | < B (Soft) | HB - 3H (Hard) |
| Abrasion Resistance | Poor (Easily scratched) | Excellent (Taber test proven) |
| Chemical Resistance | Low | High (Alcohol/Chemical resistant) |
| Optical Clarity | Drops after cleaning | Permanent (Stays clear longer) |
Why Hard-Coated?
Standard polycarbonate has excellent impact protection, but its surface can degrade over time because of cleaning, sand, tooling contact or public traffic. Hard-coated technology fuses a durable layer to the PC substrate so the sheet keeps clearer visibility in demanding applications.
- Machine Guards for CNC windows, safety covers and industrial automation.
- Visors and transparent protection panels where repeated handling is expected.
- Windows in high-traffic areas including transport, security and equipment glazing.
- Electronic Display Covers and digital signage protectors that need lasting optical clarity.
Physical Properties: Bakway BU5E (5mm)
Hard-Coated High Abrasion Resistant Polycarbonate Sheet (Engineered for Industrial Excellence). Values below preserve the original product page data for technical review.
| Property | Standard / Condition | Standard PC | Bakway BU5E HC-PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | ISO 1183 | 1,200 kg/m³ | 1,200 kg/m³ |
| Total Light Transmittance | ISO 13468-1, 5mm | 88.5% | 89.0% |
| Pencil Hardness | ASTM D3363 Mitsubishi Pencil / 750g | 2B - B | H - 3H Top Grade |
| Taber Abrasion (100r) | ASTM D1044 CS-10F / 500g | 27.8% Haze | 0.14% ΔHaze |
| Taber Abrasion (500r) | ASTM D1044 CS-10F / 500g | 28.6% Haze | 3.30% ΔHaze |
| Steel Wool Scratch | HOMAX #0000 250g / 50 cycles | 17.5% Haze | 0.1% ΔHaze |
| HDT 1.80MPa | ISO 75-1/2 | 126°C | 129°C |
| HDT 0.45MPa | ISO 75-1/2 | 139°C | 142°C |
| Fabrication Capability | Bending Test Cold Forming | Supported | Flexible Coating |
Technical Disclosure: Base resin values are equivalent to Bakway standard grades and optimized for 5mm. Surface enhancement reduces haze values in Taber tests, outperforming standard market coatings by 198x in 100-cycle friction tests. Unlike conventional hard coatings, BU5E supports cold bending without coating delamination or stress cracking while maintaining IATF 16949 automotive-grade quality standards.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% Virgin Polycarbonate (Bayer Makrolon / Sabic Lexan) |
| Thickness | 1.5mm - 15.0mm |
| Hardness Standard | ASTM D3363 / ISO 15184 |
| Taber Abrasion (CS-10F, 500g, 100 cycles) | Delta Haze < 2.0% |
| Coating Type | Polysiloxane / Silica-based hard coating. |
| Processing | Cut-to-size, CNC review, cold bending review and project packing support. |
Key Applications
- Industrial: CNC machine window guards, industrial automation covers.
- Transportation: Off-road vehicle windshields, motorcycle visors, train windows.
- Retail/Display: Luxury store dividers, digital signage protectors, menu boards.
- Security: Police shields, prison glazing, bank counter shields.
Procurement Checks
- Thickness, width, length and cut-to-size tolerance.
- Required pencil hardness, Taber abrasion target and optical clarity.
- Application: machine guard, visor, window, display cover or security glazing.
- Bending, CNC, drilling, printing, masking, packing and sample approval needs.
- Related sourcing page: bulk polycarbonate sheets.
GET A QUOTE
Send thickness, drawing, application, abrasion requirement and quantity. Bakway can review sample preparation and custom cut-to-size supply.