Acrylic PMMA Polymethyl methacrylate

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 ÂşC to 80 ÂşC, PC can withstand temperatures up to 120ÂşC. 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.



Acrylic PMMA Properties

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 TypeIndustry ApplicationsAvailable Products & Notes
Acrylic PMMASight 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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