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Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet

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Anti-Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet is a functional material that significantly reduces the adhesion of fingerprints and oil stains and improves the ease of cleaning by applying special coatings or processing techniques on the surface of polycarbonate (PC). It combines the high strength, impact resistance and transparency of polycarbonate, and achieves anti-fouling function through surface modification technology. It is widely used in fields with high requirements for cleanliness and aesthetics.

Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet Description

The anti-fingerprint nano-coating process adopts the spray coating technology to form a nano-film containing fluorine (such as perfluorosilane) or siloxane on the PC surface, reducing the surface energy (<20 mN/m) and achieving hydrophobicity and oleophobicity. The surface is activated by plasma treatment to enhance the adhesion of the coating and extend the lifespan of the anti-fingerprint effect.
ANDISCO's anti-fingerprint technology, the exclusive formula coating builds a micron-level concave-convex structure on the surface (similar to the lotus leaf effect), reducing the contact area and making stains easier to fall off. The average water drop Angle is greater than 115°.
Anti-fingerprint polycarbonate sheets, through the combination of surface nanotechnology and material engineering, have solved the pain points of traditional PC such as easy stain retention and difficulty in cleaning, making them an ideal choice for high-end manufacturing fields. Its core value lies in the balance of "performance + aesthetics + easy maintenance", and it is particularly suitable for scenarios such as consumer electronics, automobiles, and medical care that have strict requirements for hygiene and appearance. In the future, with the continuous upgrading of coating technology, its application scope will further expand to emerging fields such as flexible display and smart wearables.
 

Anti Fingerprint Sheet Properties and Benefits

The properties of clear polycarbonate sheets are essential for understanding their uses:
 
  • Transparency: These sheets transmit 90% of visible light—making them ideal for skylights and displays.
  • Contact Angle:The requirements for anti-fingerprint performance vary in different application scenarios. Generally speaking, the contact Angle should not be lower than 105°.
  • Chemical Resistance: While resistant to many acids, bases, and solvents, they can be damaged by chemicals like acetone. Industrial applications require careful compatibility testing.
  • Weight: At 1.2 g/cm³ compared to glass's 2.5 g/cm³, they're half as heavy, making handling and installation easier.
  • Strength and Impact Resistance: With a tensile strength of 9,500 psi and Izod notched impact of 13 ft-lb/in, they're 250 times stronger than glass (0.5 ft-lb/in). This makes them virtually unbreakable—perfect for safety-critical environments.
  • UV Resistance: Standard sheets may yellow with UV exposure, but UV-stabilized versions resist this effect—particularly important for greenhouse roofs.
 
Feature Benefit
Anti Fingerprint/Anti Smudge The surface is hydrophobic and oleophobic (contact Angle >110°), making it difficult for fingerprints and oil stains to adhere. It can be wiped clean with just one wipe.
High Lighting Transmission The light transmittance is over 90%, and the coating hardly affects the optical performance (the light transmittance of ordinary PC is about 88%).
Abrasion Resistance The surface hardness can reach over 3H (about 2H for ordinary PC), and it has passed the Taber test (no obvious scratches after 500 wears).
Chemical resistance It is resistant to alcohol, cleaning agents, weak acids and weak alkalis, and the coating is not easy to fall off.
Light Weight and Impact Resistance With a density of 1.2g /cm³ (only half that of glass), its impact resistance is over 200 times that of glass.
Weatherability UV-resistant (UV coating optional), it won't yellow or crack even after long-term outdoor use.

Types of Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheets

Anti fingerprint polycarbonate sheets come in various types, each tailored for specific needs:
 
  • Consumer Electronics : Ultra-thin coating (<1μm), high light transmittance (>92%), and resistant to alcohol wiping.
      Often used as Mobile phone covers, smartwatch lenses, and laptop touchpads.
  • Automotive Industrial : Weather resistance (UV resistance), high-temperature resistance (-40°C to 120°C), and resistance to chemical corrosion.
      Applied to headlamp covers, center console panels, sunroofs.
  • Medical-grade: Biocompatibility, resistance to strong disinfectants (such as sodium hypochlorite), and antibacterial.
     Widely used as medical instrument casings, goggles, operating room partitions.

Various Solutions of Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheets

Type Compund Function Typical Application
Anti Fingerprint+Anti Glare(AG) The surface micro-texture not only minimizes reflected light but also exhibits anti-fouling properties simultaneously. Outdoor display screens, car central control screens, AR glasses.
Anti Fingerprint+Anti Static The surface resistance is less than 10⁶Ω. Dust-free workshops in electronic factories and operation panels for precision instruments.
Anti Fingerprint+Antibacterial Add silver ions or photocatalysts (such as TiO₂) to inhibit bacterial growth. Medical equipment, public touch screens, food processing equipment Windows.

Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheets Specifications

  • Available thickness range: 1mm-25mm for extruded sheets, 30mm to over 100mm for cast sheets
  • Sheet dimensions: 1220x2440mm, 1830x2440mm, 2050x3050mm or customize
  • Weight: Density 1.2kg/sqm, half weight of glass.

Comparison with Other Materials

A detailed comparison helps in choosing the right material:
 
  • Glass: Polycarbonate is stronger, lighter, and more impact-resistant, but more expensive and less scratch-resistant. Glass breaks suddenly, while polycarbonate stretches, reducing shatter risk.
  • Acrylic Sheets: Acrylic has better scratch resistance and clarity but lower impact resistance. Polycarbonate wins in strength and temperature resistance, with acrylic being cheaper but less durable.
  • Other Plastics: PVC or PET lack the same transparency and strength combination, making polycarbonate stand out, as noted in general plastic comparisons.

Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheets Applications Across Industries

How to Choose the Right Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet ?

  • Clarify the priority of requirements
If low cost is the pursuit, the nano sol-gel single-sided coating can be selected. If there is a need for outdoor weather resistance, the UV-stabilized + anti-glare composite coating should be chosen. In the medical scenario, biocompatibility and antibacterial certification are required.
  • Verify durability
Request the supplier to provide data from Taber abrasion tests and chemical resistance wipe tests. For outdoor applications, the results of QUV aging tests need to be confirmed (for example, no yellowing after 2000 hours).
  • Processing compatibility
When performing laser cutting or CNC machining, it is necessary to avoid damage to the coating edges caused by high temperatures. During the thermoforming process, the temperature needs to be controlled (the softening point of PC is approximately 150°C) to prevent the coating from cracking.

Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet Installation and Maintenance

Installation involves cutting with standard tools like saws or routers, and drilling with sharp bits for plastic. Maintenance includes cleaning with mild detergents, avoiding abrasives, and polishing to restore clarity if scratched, as per general installation guides from ANDISCO Sheet Installation .

Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet Testing by Yourself

Polycarbonate is recyclable, with some sheets made from recycled materials, supporting sustainability. This was highlighted in environmental discussions from Simply Plastics, emphasizing their eco-friendly potential.

Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet Future Trends

  1. Superhydrophobic coating: Contact Angle >120°, achieving self-cleaning (such as rainwater automatically washing away stains).
  2. Flexible anti-fingerprint PC: Used in foldable screen mobile phones and flexible display devices.
  3. Intelligent surface: Integrated touch sensing and temperature change response (such as adjusting light transmittance according to temperature).

Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet Safety Considerations

Handle carefully to avoid scratches, wear protective gear like gloves and eye protection during cutting or drilling. While fire-resistant with a UL94 V-2 rating, follow safety protocols.

Anti Fingerprint Polycarbonate Sheet FAQ

  • 1. How does anti static sheet work?

    A There are three key proterties to achieve anti static effect as below :
    • Conductive Additives: Embedded materials (e.g., carbon) create a conductive network within the PC matrix.

    • Surface Chemistry: Some versions use permanent anti-static agents that migrate to the surface, attracting moisture from the air. This thin layer of moisture allows charges to bleed off slowly and safely.

    • Result: Static charges don't accumulate; they flow across the surface and safely dissipate to ground (often via contact with grounded surfaces or operators).

  • 2. Is Pre-Processing Required for polycarbonate Materials?

    A

    Yes. PC is hygroscopic and must be dried at 120-130°C for 3-4 hours (moisture content <0.02%).

    Our Advantage: Pre-dried customized materials available with guaranteed moisture compliance, reducing your production energy costs.

  • 3. Recommended Processing Methods & Applications

    A

    Compatible with injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and thermoforming. Key applications include:

    • Electronics: Flame-retardant PC smartphone housings (UL94 V-0 certified)

    • Automotive: High-impact PC headlight covers (ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliant)

    • Optics: Optical-grade PC lenses (>90% light transmission)

      Success Stories: Explore 500+ global client cases in our [Product Gallery].

  • 4. How to Eliminate Silver Streaks/Bubbles?

    A
    • Adopt our Smart Drying System (inline humidity monitoring + auto-alert)

    • Free access to Process Parameter Kits with verified settings:

      • Melt temp: 280-320°C

      • Mold temp: 80-120°C

  • 5. Critical Mold Design Guidelines

    A
    • Runner optimization: Leverage our MoldFlow Simulation Service (30% fewer trial cycles)

    • Venting design: 0.02-0.03mm depth (Free DFM analysis report included)

  • 6. Enhancing Long-Term Product Stability

    A
    • Post-Processing Solutions:

      • Annealing: 110-130°C/1-4hrs (Vacuum annealing equipment optional)

      • Surface coating: Custom AR/Anti-glazing treatments

  • 7. Balancing Sustainability & Cost-Efficiency

    A
    • Recycled PC Solutions: 30% post-industrial regrind blends (GRS-certified)
      Energy-Saving Tech: Low-Temp/High-Pressure Molding Packages (15-20% energy reduction)

  • 8. How to Achieve Enhanced Surface Hardness for polycarbonate Components?

    A

    PC offers excellent toughness but can be surface-hardened for demanding applications. Our advanced solutions include:

    Method 1: Coating Technologies

    • Andisco Hard Coat (AHC):

      • Scratch resistance up to 6H pencil hardness for acrylic and HB for polycarbonate

      • Ideal for touchscreens & automotive interiors

      • Our Service: In-line coating equipment integration support

    • Anti-Reflective (AR) Nano-Coatings:

      • Reduce surface reflectance to <1% while improving hardness

      • Critical for optical lenses & display covers

    Method 2: Chemical Strengthening

    • Solvent-Induced Crystallization:

      • Increases surface hardness by 40% via controlled solvent exposure

      • Maintains 90% light transmission

      • Case Study: Used in aviation window panels (MIL-STD-810G compliant)

    Method 3: Plasma Treatment

    • Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Deposition:

      • Achieves 15-20 GPa nano-hardness

      • Perfect for medical devices requiring sterilization resistance

  • 9. Can Polycarbonate Be Combined with Metals for Hybrid Hardened Structures?

    A

    Yes. Our Metal-PC Direct Bonding Technology enables:

    • Overmolding:Aluminum/PC composite parts with peel strength >8 MPa

    • Laser Welding:Stainless steel reinforcement for load-bearing joints

    • Benefits

      • 50% weight reduction vs. all-metal parts

      • IP67 sealing without adhesives

  • 10. Enhanced Processing Section

    A

    Advanced Hardening Post-Processing

    • Step 1:Precision Annealing

      • Vacuum-controlled cycles (120°C/2hr) to eliminate internal stress

    • Step 2:Surface Activation

      • Corona/Plasma pretreatment (Dyne level >54)

    • Step 3:Coating Application

      • Custom thickness 5-50μm (Optical/EMI shielding dual-functional options)

    Turnkey Service: From design to hardened components – we manage the entire value chain.

    This comprehensive survey ensures all aspects are covered, providing a complete resource for understanding clear polycarbonate sheets.

  • 11. Can Polycarbonate Be Precision-Machined? Key Considerations

    A

    PC excels in CNC machining for prototyping and low-volume production. Achieve <0.01mm tolerances with our guidelines:

    Tooling Selection

    • Cutting Tools:

      • Carbide end mills with polished flutes (15° helix angle)

      • Diamond-coated drills for hole consistency (Aerospace Standard AS9100 compliant)

    • Geometry:

      • 2-flute for roughing (chip clearance optimization)

      • 4-flute for finishing (Ra <0.8μm achievable)

    Machining Parameters

    Operation Speed (SFM) Feed (mm/tooth) Depth of Cut (mm)
    Milling 300-500 0.05-0.15 ≤2×tool diameter
    Drilling 200-400 0.03-0.08 Peck drilling cycle
    Engraving 600-800 0.01-0.03 0.1-0.3

    Pro Tip: Use compressed air cooling (no lubricants) to prevent stress cracking.

  • 12. Preventing Machining-Induced Defects

    A

    Challenge 1: Edge Chipping

    • Solution:

      • Pre-heat material to 80-90°C (thermal stabilization)

      • Climb milling strategy with ≤5% stepover

    Challenge 2: Surface Melting

    • Solution:

      • High-speed spindle (≥20,000 RPM) + trochoidal tool paths

      • Our Cryo-Machining System: Liquid CO₂ cooling (-78°C)

    Challenge 3: Stress Whitening

    • Post-Process: Flame polishing (propane torch, 3s exposure @400°C)

  • 13. Advanced Hybrid Machining Solutions

    A

    Laser-Assisted CNC

    • Benefits:

      • 60% faster feed rates on >10mm thick PC sheets

      • Burr-free cutting (medical implant grade finish)

    Our Capability: Provide fibre laser integrated machine tool rental service.

    Ultrasonic Vibration Machining

    Ideal for microfluidic channel fabrication:

    • Minimum feature size: 50μm

    • Wall roughness: Ra 0.2μm

    Why Partner With Us for PC Machining?

    • ✅ Digital Twin Service: Upload CAD files for instant machining simulation

    • ✅ Material-Cutting Tool Kits: Pre-tested tool + parameter bundles

    • ✅ Rapid Turnaround: 48-hour machined sample service (5-axis capability)

    What Processing Your Team Supply?

    We are a leading manufacturer specializing in precision processing of engineering plastics.Our services cover:

    • ✅ Custom Sheet Cutting & Fabrication

    • ✅ CNC Machining & Drilling

    • ✅ Thermoforming & Vacuum Forming

    • ✅ Enhancement Surface Coating 

    • ✅ OEM Plastic Parts Production

    We deliver durable, lightweight, and impact-resistant components for industries like automotive, signage, electronics, and construction. Request a quote for tailored plastic solutions!

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