Scratching polycarbonate Polycarbonate is a clear plastic material that is extremely strong and almost totally resistant to breakage. It is a perfect choice for hockey spectator shielding. However it is possible to scratch the plastic surface a lot easier than it is to scratch glass. To reduce the risk of surface scratches, plastic sheet makers […]
Tag Archives: ice hockey shielding
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Mar
Mar
In previous articles we have looked at how using polycarbonate instead of acrylic for ice hockey spectator shielding. In particular how it can improve safety for players, spectators and rink staff without increasing the cost. We have also examined how the improved optical properties of HighLine’s range make using polycarbonate a viable alternative. In this […]
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Apr
Apr
When talking to people about the advantages of polycarbonate over acrylic for ice hockey spectator shielding, one topic that often comes up is the higher cost of polycarbonate compared to acrylic and whether the benefits justify the cost. There multiple sources of evidence that flexible boards lead to a reduction in injures. The following link […]
06
Apr
Apr
As we discussed in the first two posts of this series, polycarbonate has a number of advantages over acrylic for hockey spectator shielding: Polycarbonate is more flexible than acrylic. This increased flexibilty can contribute to reducing the risk of concussion and improving player safety. Tests have shown it can be over 60% more flexible. Polycarbonate […]
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Mar
Mar
In the first part of this blog series we compared the flexibility of acrylic and polycarbonate. We showed that 0.47″ Polycarbonate is 20-25% more flexible than the same thickness Acrylic under simulated hockey player impact conditions. This increased flexibility could potentially lead to a reduced number of player concussions and reduce concussion severity. In this […]
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May
May
Acrylic has replaced tempered glass at many hockey rinks for player and spectator safety reasons. Acrylic is much more flexible than the rigid tempered glass. It therefore reduces the potential for injuries such as player concussion. It also has good optical properties which allow spectators to get a good view of the action. For many […]