GLASS VS. ACRYLIC VS. POLYCARBONATE | ANDY JOE PLASTIC HERO | U.S. Plastic Corporation®

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Join Andy Joe Plastic Hero as he tests glass, acrylic and polycarbonate against the force of a baseball bat! SPOILER ALERT - clicking "Show More" will reveal testing results!
Conclusion from this week's testing:
► Single pane glass = cannot withstand a one-handed bat swing! Sad.
► Acrylic = 30x the strength of glass, but will still break from the simple swing of a bat!
► Polycarbonate = 250x the strength of glass and will NOT break under the force of a baseball bat. Wowza, now that's strong!
Andy Joe Plastic Hero concludes that POLYCARBONATE is virtually unbreakable and the BEST choice when security is your end game. Check out our full website below under the "Sheet" category for all your sheeting and security needs.
"Andy Joe Plastic Hero" is an actual Tech employee here at U.S. Plastic Corporation. Have a technical question for Andy? Bring it on. Your question may just be featured in his next episode!
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[@DanBurgaud]

THAT was a clear and simple explanation. Next do a UV (weathering) test; which one lasts the longest.

[@bindassbanda2003]

I am 14 and use this polycarbonate material for my science project

[@waffielz3106]

man I wish you guys still made these types of videos, really cool!

[@LordSajon]

Great video! Well done! Thanks for the information

[@The_Gallowglass]

Acrylic and Poly can both be used in tandem, via lamination, for ballistic purposes ( :

[@bellowphone]

Entertaining and informative!

[@franciscogonzalez-pp4kd]

Which one cleans better?

[@dmitrijgrigorjev1577]

well,polycarbonat screen protector like unicorn beetle pro stronger than glass screen protector when i drop my phone day by day???

[@YT-ALL]

Ho, I want to make aquarium, what I should I use polycarbonate or acrylic, I want strong plus transparent.. Please advise.. Thanks in advance.

[@alexrichardson2033]

Well looks like I'm buying polycarbonate for my mirror material - Hell of a job rigging those panes up btw

[@sumak7768]

Just wow, can PC b used to make reflectivr mirrors

[@mrsjr78]

I'm looking to build a display case with a clear top about 30 inches by 40 inches. Imagine a coffee table type of base with a clear display box on top. Wooden supports on the corners to slide panels of acrylic or polycorbonate on all sides. Then a wooden frame around the length and width of the top with that 30x40 clear surface resting on top. What material and thickness would you suggest for a surface piece of that size that will have minimal to no warping?

[@usplastics]

Thank you for your interest in U.S. Plastic Corp.®. Please contact our tech department they can help you select the best type of sheet and thickness needed for your application. You can reach them via phone at 800-821-0349 Monday- Friday 8 am - 5 pm or via email at [e-mail]

[@klerain5774]

Love the humour-😂 Bring on more videos!

[@chrismiller5198]

informative and funny

[@techpro8391]

Hi, I want to make a lid for my fish tank, what material transfers light better acrylic or polycarbonate?

[@usplastics]

Both materials are very clear it just depends on how strong you want the material to be.

[@creganati]

Very nice video!! Congratulations!

[@blackbear92201]

Very funny - thanks for posting! :D

[@PREMKUMAR-wz6gq]

Starts at 2:15

[@franciscogonzalez-pp4kd]

I am trying to decide on glass, polycarbonate, or acrylic for a rooftop on a wooden pergola. What is better. The weather here reaches around 38-41 degrees celcius

[@usplastics]

Thank you for your interest in U.S. Plastic Corp.®. Acrylic and polycarbonate are both half the weight of a comparably sized piece of glass, and yet both plastics are much more durable than glass, providing more impact resistance. Polycarbonate is stronger than acrylic. Both acrylic and polycarbonate are weather-resistant and expand and contract with temperature changes without long-term or permanent shrinkage. Acrylic and polycarbonate are easy to clean. The best choice for cleaning is a microfiber or 100% cotton cloths. Acrylic should only be cleaned with warm soapy water or an acrylic cleaner. Polycarbonate has a higher chemical resistance; it can be cleaned by harsher cleaners containing chemicals. Neither plastic should be cleaned with solvents.

[@troyc5994]

I would like to add that acrylic is more UV resistant than polycarbonate.

[@eslam7902]

What is the best material for TV screen protector Acrylic Or Polycarbonate

[@usplastics]

Polycarbonate is more durable than acrylic, depending on how much protection you need. Both have excellent clarity.

[@palakondarayuduuppu6420]

How much thickness enough for a door? Is 1.5 mm thick Enough?

[@bilalyamin]

Lmao!!! At least an inch dude!!!

[@rinaisbored8336]

I want to build a custom ghost chair. Whats the best for that ?

[@usplastics]

I would recommend the polycarbonate. It has excellent clarity and is really strong. He's the link to our polycarbonate line. www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.aspx?catid=704&parentcatid=795&clickid=topnavmenu

[@shayneoneill1506]

Also required: One ghost. The laws on manufacturing a ghost might be troublesome however!

[@rifkyashari5945]

how thick was the polycarbonate?

[@usplastics]

The polycarbonate and the acrylic was about 1/4 inch thick

[@incogspectator3042]

U.S. Plastic Corporation can polycarbonate survive deep ocean pressure? I need to know because I'm getting my thoughts ready for paper and I'm getting ready to make something no one has ever witnessed before. If it can't can you point me in the direction of something that is transparent and can survive the ocean depths without shattering?

[@maiawells9597]

@@incogspectator3042 polycarbonate has a tensile strength max of about 70 MPa (1/8 inch thickness tested) according to an ASTM test. Using a chart on wikipedia that's about what you'd see at ocean pressure when at 6500 meters. However, there are probably other factors to consider and you wouldn't want to just trust it would work without a lot of testing first.

[@eyeopeningtruth7518]

Polycarbonate wins. Thanks for this information in very easy way explained

[@TheKoreandilleran]

Acrylic wins

[@dreadroberts7523]

what was the thickness of each sheet tested????

[@usplastics]

The sheet is about ¼” thick.

[@dreadroberts7523]

@@usplastics Thank you :)

[@spidrespidre]

Sweet. How thick was the polycarbonate?

[@usplastics]

The polycarbonate and the acrylic in this video were about 1/4 inch thick.

[@spidrespidre]

Now I'm impressed. I'll get some for the shed

[@mgoody8782]

Go to your boss and tell him to start selling acrylic bubble rod. Or I’ll just keep buying from the UK

[@kimberlydeprey]

That was informative and very funny! (I earned the money to buy the labcoat. Bahaha!)

[@dantedangelo_music]

This is oddly entertaining. It’s better than most TV shows

[@konnor9577]

Can you make buletproof goggles from Polycarbonate?

[@robmac8590]

Cute video.

[@a.whyattmann5057]

epic

[@No-bz9tw]

At least I know my laptop won’t be affected by my book that fell 4 feet high

[@DevTheRev]

Geeky people being corny with Science stuff - YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sick video thank you

[@user-zd6tu9zw2z]

Cringed so hard

[@sloan1919]

This was a waste of time. At a min, find a way to hit them with the same force

[@troyhayes7967]

Too much time trying to be cute. Not enough info on all the differences between the 3 materials: clarity, exposure to sun, cost, ease of cutting, etc.