48 in × 96 in Clear Polycarbonate Sheet
Clear solid 4 × 8 ft polycarbonate panels for machine guards, protective barriers, windows, partitions and fabricated components. Order the full sheet or request cut to size polycarbonate according to your required thickness, dimensions and quantity.
- Nominal 48 × 96 inch sheet format
- Multiple thickness options
- Custom cutting and fabrication review
- Outdoor UV-protected grades available
What size is a 48 in × 96 in polycarbonate sheet?
A 48 in × 96 in clear polycarbonate sheet is a nominal 4 × 8 ft solid transparent panel. The exact converted dimensions are 1219.2 × 2438.4 mm. A commonly published metric master sheet is 1220 × 2440 mm, which is slightly larger. Buyers requiring exact finished imperial dimensions should request cutting from the metric master sheet and specify the permitted dimensional tolerance.
Transparent protection in a practical 4 × 8 ft format
A solid transparent plastic panel can be used for machine windows, safety barriers, equipment covers, partitions and replacement glazing. The sheet combines clear visibility with the fabrication advantages of a transparent thermoplastic sheet.
Polycarbonate is often described as an impact resistant plastic because it is selected for applications where ordinary brittle transparent materials may be unsuitable. Actual performance depends on grade, thickness, panel dimensions, supporting frame and test conditions.
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- Nominal 48 × 96 inch full-sheet format
- Exact imperial cutting available for review
- Multiple published thicknesses
- Clear and selected UV-protected grades
- Protective film and export pallet packing
48 × 96 inches is not exactly 1220 × 2440 mm
The difference is small but can matter when the panel must fit an existing frame, door, guard or machine opening. Confirm whether you need a nominal master sheet or an exact finished cut size.
Specify “finished size 1219.2 × 2438.4 mm” when exact imperial dimensions are required. Also state the dimensional tolerance and whether the sheet must fit inside an existing frame.
Why choose 4 × 8 ft clear polycarbonate?
Impact-resistant glazing
A shatterproof plastic sheet is a common description for polycarbonate, but no sheet should be treated as impossible to damage. Thickness and support remain critical.
Outdoor UV option
UV resistant glazing can include a co-extruded protected surface. Confirm one-side or two-side protection and the correct exposure direction.
Custom finished dimensions
A cut to size plastic panel can reduce on-site cutting and improve fit when dimensions and tolerances are approved before production.
Acrylic alternative
Polycarbonate is often selected as an acrylic sheet alternative where impact resistance and fabrication flexibility are purchasing priorities.
Fabrication support
Depending on grade and thickness, panels can be cut, drilled, routed, slotted or reviewed for selected forming operations.
Wholesale supply
Standard sheets and finished components can be packed for distributor, contractor and project orders.
48 × 96 clear polycarbonate sheet specifications
These values are preliminary references. Final production must follow the approved quotation, cutting drawing and current grade datasheet.
| Specification | Published or calculated reference | Buyer confirmation |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Solid clear polycarbonate sheet | Standard, outdoor UV or specialty grade |
| Nominal imperial size | 48 × 96 inches / 4 × 8 ft | Nominal or exact finished dimensions |
| Exact metric conversion | 1219.2 × 2438.4 mm | Finished cutting tolerance |
| Published metric master size | 1220 × 2440 mm | Use as supplied or trim to imperial size |
| Published thicknesses | 0.8, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 mm | Application, impact risk, span and frame |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ | Confirm with current grade-specific data |
| Light transmission | Published clear-sheet range: 82–92% by ASTM D1003 | Grade, thickness, surface and test data |
| Thermal expansion | 0.065 mm/m·°C | Frame, holes, edge clearance and installation |
| Fabrication | Cutting, holes, slots, routing and forming review | CAD drawing, tolerances and finished edges |
Uses for 48 × 96 inch clear polycarbonate
Machine guards
Clear inspection windows and guards for machinery, production cells and workshop equipment.
Protective barriers
Transparent partitions that retain visibility while separating people, machinery and processes.
Safety glazing
Replacement windows and transparent protection for commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings.
Greenhouse glazing
A solid greenhouse glazing panel can be considered where clear view-through glazing is required. Compare it with hollow multiwall products for insulation and weight.
Equipment covers
Custom transparent covers and viewing panels manufactured according to approved drawings.
Displays and signs
Clear display panels and fabricated parts requiring protected optical surfaces and finished edges.
Full sheets or finished cut-to-size panels
Order a nominal master sheet or provide exact finished dimensions, thickness, quantity and tolerance. Attach a drawing when panels require holes, slots, routed edges or other finished details.
Buyers often use the terms Lexan panel or Lexan clear sheet when searching for solid polycarbonate. Lexan is a brand name; Bonai supplies polycarbonate according to the required grade and approved specification.
- Full 1220 × 2440 mm master sheets
- Exact 1219.2 × 2438.4 mm cutting review
- Smaller rectangular finished panels
- Holes, slots and routed shapes
- Protective film and finished-part labels
Polycarbonate vs acrylic vs glass
| Selection factor | Solid polycarbonate | Acrylic | Glass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Solid thermoplastic panel | Rigid thermoplastic sheet | Mineral glazing material |
| Primary advantage | Impact resistance and fabrication flexibility | Optical appearance and surface quality by grade | Rigidity and scratch resistance |
| Fabrication | Cutting, drilling, routing and forming review | Fabrication with crack-control precautions | Glass-specific processing required |
| Outdoor use | Specify UV-protected grade and exposure side | Confirm weathering grade | Confirm glass type and frame |
| Typical starting use | Guards, barriers, canopies and protective glazing | Signs, displays and selected glazing | Windows and engineered glazing |
Inspection points before shipment
Even shatterproof plastic sheeting can be scratched, cut incorrectly or damaged at the edges. Finished dimensions and optical surfaces should be checked before packing.
Finished dimensions
Confirm nominal or exact imperial dimensions and tolerance.
Sheet thickness
Check thickness using the agreed measurement method.
Optical surfaces
Inspect scratches, inclusions, bubbles and visible distortion.
UV identification
Confirm the protected side and protective-film marking.
Cutting details
Check finished edges, holes, slots and drawing dimensions.
Material records
Link the supplied grade and current datasheet to the order.
Surface protection
Retain protective film through suitable fabrication stages.
Export pallets
Support flat sheets and protect surfaces, edges and corners.
From size confirmation to export packing
Confirm the size
Choose nominal 1220 × 2440 mm or exact 48 × 96 inch dimensions.
Confirm specification
Provide thickness, grade, UV requirement, quantity and application.
Produce and inspect
Process sheets against approved dimensions and fabrication drawings.
Pack and ship
Protect surfaces and edges, label packages and coordinate loading.
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48 × 96 clear polycarbonate sheet FAQ
What is the metric size of a 48 × 96 inch sheet?
The exact conversion is 1219.2 × 2438.4 mm. A commonly published metric master sheet is 1220 × 2440 mm.
Is 1220 × 2440 mm exactly the same as 48 × 96 inches?
No. The metric sheet is 0.8 mm wider and 1.6 mm longer. Request exact cutting when the panel must fit an existing frame.
Can you cut a full sheet into smaller panels?
Yes, rectangular cutting and selected fabrication can be reviewed. Provide finished dimensions, thickness, quantity and tolerance.
Is Lexan clear sheet the same as polycarbonate?
Lexan is a brand name associated with polycarbonate. The supplied grade and specification should be identified in the quotation.
Can a 4 × 8 polycarbonate sheet be used outdoors?
It can be used outdoors when the selected grade includes suitable UV protection and the protected surface faces outdoor exposure.
Is polycarbonate completely shatterproof?
Shatterproof is a common description, but no sheet should be considered impossible to damage. Performance depends on grade, thickness, supports, temperature and impact conditions.
What thickness should I choose?
Thickness depends on panel dimensions, frame opening, support spacing, impact risk, design loads and applicable requirements.
What information is required for a quotation?
Provide nominal or exact finished size, thickness, quantity, colour, UV requirement, application, fabrication drawing and destination port.
Order 48 × 96 Inch Clear Polycarbonate Sheets
Tell us whether you need a nominal 1220 × 2440 mm master sheet or an exact 1219.2 × 2438.4 mm finished panel. Include the thickness, quantity, UV requirement, application and destination.