Properties
- Approximately half the weight of glass
- Impact resistant
- Flexible
- Easy to machine and shape
- Blocks up to 99% of UV light
Typical Uses
- Architectural elements
- Museums
- Windows
- Aircraft and automotive windows
- Marine applications
- Point of Purchase Display
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Plexiglas® Sheet
Plexiglas® brand acrylic is a transparent, solid, and lightweight thermoplastic made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). and one of the highest-grade and most adaptable plastics in the world It is known for being less than half the weight of glass, but much more flexible and impact-resistant.It is also 100% recyclable. Acrylics are typically more environmentally stable than other plastics making them a good option for exterior uses where durability is important. It has glass-like or optical clarity and is available in clear as well as a range of transparent, translucent, and opaque color options, plus a selection of surface textures and patterns. Another benefit over glass is its ability to block up to 99% of UV light It is easily machined, drilled, and shaped using heat.
Plexiglas® was introduced in the 1920's and it didn't take long for it to become the industry standard. The quality, consistency, and ease of use remain unsurpassed. It has a long history of use in aircraft, museums, architecture, and many other industries. Other brand names include Lucite, Perspex, Acrylite, and Lexan. Plexiglas® is also seen as Plexiglass, the generic term for the material.
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