Fire Rated Sheets

Excelite's Fire-Rated Polycarbonate Sheet is a premium product designed to provide superior resistance to fire. General purpose polycarbonate sheets have an S1 fire rating. This classification signifies that the production of smoke is either non-existent or remarkably low, and the material self-extinguishes within 0.4 to 1 inch.

Polycarbonate produces minimal flaming droplets that could potentially ignite other surfaces, thus mitigating the spread of fire. Fire Rated polycarbonate sheets, as the name implies, are specially treated to resist flames, thus boasting an even higher fire rating.

Excelite's Fire Resistant Polycarbonate Sheets are meticulously treated with flame retardant additives. These additives lessen the material's flammability and slow the spread of fire, offering superior fire-resistant plastic sheeting solutions. Our Fire Resistant Polycarbonate Sheets are not only flame retardant but also UV resistant, enhancing their durability.

Despite being stronger than glass and plexiglass, our fire-rated plastic sheets are remarkably easy to die-cut, punch, bend, and cut. They are available in a variety of thicknesses and colours to cater to diverse manufacturing needs. We can also include anti-fog, anti-scratch, abrasion resistance, and UV resistance properties whilst maintaining the sheet's optical clarity.

Different coloured polycarbonate sheets, in various shades of blue

Fire Rated Polycarbonate Sheet

This polycarbonate sheet variant is our entry level option, specially treated to resist flames.

Fire Rated Polycarbonate for Building & Construction

With its superior fire resistance, it is ideal for use in building and construction projects that necessitate adherence to stringent fire safety regulations.

Fire-proof polycarbonate windows for high-speed train

Fire Rated Polycarbonate Security Window

These security windows, made from Fire Rated Polycarbonate, offer enhanced fire resistance without compromising on security.

Impact Resistant

Made of polycarbonate sheet or film, high impact resistance

Transparent

Optical grade clear, up to 92% light transmission

Anti-Fog

Permanent Anti-fog, washable, thermoformable, bendable

Anti-Scratch

high level hardness, anti-abrasion and hard coated

Features

Fire Resistance: Specifically treated to resist flames.
Heat Resistance: Can withstand high temperatures.
Durable: Known for its high impact resistance.
Transparency: Offers clear visibility with high light transmission.
Lightweight and Easy to Install: Allows for quick and hassle-free installation.

Applications

Excelite Fire Rated Polycarbonate Sheet is designed to meet the International Building Code (IBC) Class A flammability requirements for interior wall and ceiling applications. It serves as an excellent material for wall and ceiling finishes, barriers, dividers, and decorative panels. Key applications include:

Construction industry: Useful for façade cladding, skylights, lighting roofs, partitions.
Transportation: Ideal for commercial buildings, train windows, and metros.
Electronics industry: Serves as screens and touch screens.
Medical industry: Finds application in hospital operating rooms, isolation wards, chemical laboratories.
Fire-Retardant Screening: Offers enhanced fire safety.

Flame resistant polycarbonate sheets being fire tested

Testing of Fire Rated polycarbonate sheet

There are a variety of flammability tests that can be conducted on a material, in this case polycarbonate, to determine its flame rating. Depending on your project or application, the flame retardant sheeting you require must possess specific capabilities. For example, some applications require their polycarbonate materials to be self-extinguishing while others require their sheeting to meet certain levels of heat release or smoke toxicity when burned. Flammability tests for fire resistant plastic will help determine: