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Acrylic PMMA – Perspex®
Acrylic PMMA or as it commonly known, Perspex®, is a rigid material known for its fantastic transparency. Available in a variety of different colours and tints, acrylic is often used in displays, screens & personal hygiene guards. Acrylic has a high mechanical strength & surface hardness, making it resistant to scratching & able to be polished.
High mechanical strength & surface hardness
Excellent weatherability & UV resistance
Resistant to most solvents
Availability
Rod
5mm to 200mm OD
Tube
4mm ID to 250mm OD
Sheet
2mm to 50mm Thick
Colours
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Modified Grades
No
Cut To Size
Yes, however some grades have minimum order quantity
Features
Material Properties
Acrylic has good thermal stability, high mechanical strength & rigidity. With low water absorption, excellent weather resistance & UV stability, it is a very versatile material. It can be easily machined & polished meaning marks & surface haze from machining can be polished out to maintain the transparency it is known for.
Acrylic vs Polycarbonate (PC)
Acrylic & PC are often confused due to their similar appearance but do have some key differences. Acrylic has 17x the impact resistance of glass, PC has 250x. Acrylic can be polished to restore clarity, whereas PC cannot. Acrylic has a temperature range of -32 ºC to 80 ºC, PC can withstand temperatures up to 120ºC. Acrylic is more cost effective than PC.
Applications
Acrylic’s transparency, strength & rigidity make it a fantastic material choice in a wide range of applications. Acrylic can be used in a variety of ways such as brochure holders, a glazing alternative or glass replacement, signage, display cases, sneeze guards, flanges & sight glasses.
Long Term Service Temp
'-32°C to +80°C
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
Acrylic PMMA Range
| Product Type | Industry Applications | Available Products & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic PMMA | Sight Glasses Clear Engineering Parts Product Prototypes Transparent Tanks Protective Glazing Outdoor Signage Boat Screens Point of Sale Displays Medical Applications Winery Pipes Industrial Applications | Rod, Tube & Sheet |
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Make downtime a thing of the past
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Polycarbonate (PC)
Acrylic PMMA is a strong, stable, weather resistant thermoformable plastic. Sheets are available in transparent, translucent, and opaque colours, as well as a variety of surface textures. Also known as Perspex®.
ColourTransparent
SpecsTECANAT
LT Service Temp120ºC
PSU Plastic
Acrylic PMMA is a strong, stable, weather resistant thermoformable plastic. Sheets are available in transparent, translucent, and opaque colours, as well as a variety of surface textures. Also known as Perspex®.
ColourAmber
SpecsTECASON S
LT Service Temp160ºC
Rigid PVC
Acrylic PMMA is a strong, stable, weather resistant thermoformable plastic. Sheets are available in transparent, translucent, and opaque colours, as well as a variety of surface textures. Also known as Perspex®.
ColourGrey, Black, White
SpecsUnplasticised PVC
LT SERVICE TEMP60ºC
Make downtime a thing of the past
Custom Parts Services
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