What it is
Uniting incredible strength with aesthetic beauty, acrylic is the material of choice for thousands of products in many industries.
Acrylic is a polymer created when giant carbon molecules combine chemically. Finished acrylic sheet exhibits glass-like qualities – clarity, brilliance, transparency, translucence – but at half the weight and up to 10 times the impact resistance. It can be tinted or colored, mirrored or made opaque. A number of coatings can be applied to a sheet or finished part for performance enhancing characteristics such as scratch resistance, anti-fogging, glare reduction and solar reflective.
Because it's a thermoplastic and softens under extremely high temperatures, acrylic can be formed to virtually any shape. Incredibly durable, acrylic is a suitable solution over a broad temperature range, and has superior weathering properties compared to other plastics.
Acrylic Physical Benefits |
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| Formable | With a little heat, it's easy to shape and mold. |
| Durable | Impact resistance that stands the test of time. |
| Weatherable | Stands up to the elements longer than other plastics. |
| Non-Yellowing | A 10-year, limited warranty that guarantees no yellowing. |
Today Plaskolite acrylic sheet is specified for use in thousands of products thanks to its ease of fabrication, low heat loss and attractive clear edge color. From point-of-purchase displays to signage, lighting and dozens of other applications, Plaskolite acrylic sheet is an ideal design solution.
Road Tested
Many motorcycle, ATV and snowmobile manufacturers choose acrylic sheet for side windows or rear windows, thanks to its ability to withstand whatever the road can throw at it, from dirt and grime to pebbles and rocks.