Acrylic is a transparent thermoplastic homopolymer known more commonly by the trade name “plexiglass”. The material is similar to polycarbonate in that it is suitable for use as an impact-resistant alternative to glass (particularly when the high impact strength of polycarbonate is not required). It is generally considered one of the clearest plastics in the market. Acrylic is readily available and inexpensive. It is a good alternative to Polycarbonate when material strength is not a deciding factor. Acrylic is sometimes laminated on top of Polycarbonate (PC) in order to get the scratch resistance of Acrylic and the impact strength of PC. Some bullet-resistant ‘glass’ is made this way. Modern era and in general is used for a variety of applications that typically take advantage of its natural transparency and the impact resistance of certain variants.
Typical Applications
- High traffic acoustic barriers
- Lightweight high-clarity glazing
- Attractive fabricated items
- Transparent furniture
- Light fixtures
- Illuminated and dimensional signage
- POP displays
Cast Acrylic
Acrylic Mirror
