salvageable poly-carbonate sheets...

Guzias1

Well-Known Member

• Jun 22, 2013

• #1

with all our handy skills around, anyone know where to buy poly-carbonate sheets? looking for 1 1/2 (1.5) inch thickness

i am preparing a vacuum chamber, to purge my stufffs.

I am trying to accumulate a used one from a shop, or perhaps just a good deal on one.

does anyone know where i might try looking?

 

Dogenzengi

Well-Known Member

• Jun 23, 2013

• #2

I know a source but it can be
Hard to find because they don't advertise, but companies tha build bullet proof plastic barriers for banks and such usually have a dumpster full of cuts. Plus they replace old plastic and it usually ends up outside the shop.
just an idea.
peace,
DZ

 

Guzias1

Well-Known Member

• Jun 23, 2013

• #3

interesting.. hm , thank you! maybe one of the local banks can lead me in a direction.. hmm. donw in oakland, it seems that many places use these barriers .

thanks man!

 

potpimp

Sector 5 Moderator

• Jun 23, 2013

• #4

Check out sign supply shops; they stock polycarbonate. Also, plastic suppliers like Pioneer (a major national chain) carry it. You may have to special order a 1.5" thick sheet. I've only used that thickness once and that was laser cutting some things.

 

Dogenzengi

Well-Known Member

• Jun 23, 2013

• #5

Your Welcome,
I found one in Fort Lauderdale, but as someone else said there are plastics wholesales who advertise to local mfg.
Try this:
http://www.thomasnet.com/southern-california/plastic-sheet-sheeting-polycarbonate-60001005-1.html

peace,
Dz

 

Dogenzengi

Well-Known Member

• Jun 23, 2013

• #6

I love Thomas Register!
DZ

 

Dogenzengi

Well-Known Member

• Jun 23, 2013

• #7

http://www.professionalplastics.com/ccontact
another company with offices all over Cali .
peace,
DZ
checked on the page and found
2- 12"x12"x 3/4" is $58 and
that's w/o checking shipping prices.

 

burnedout1958

Active Member

• Jun 24, 2013

• #8

http://www.eplastics.com/plexiglas-sheets.html?gclid=CODRkenj_bcCFWho7Aod8yUAhA

you can also Google Lexan the real bullet proof stuff

 

thegreensurfer

Well-Known Member

• Jul 11, 2013

• #9

Have you looked into aquarium tank manufacturers in your area?
They usually have lots of scrap, acrylic might be a cheaper option.
Some polycarbonates can leach bisphenol-a, a known endocrine disruptor, when exposed to liquids or solvents....