Acrylic/Plexiglass plastic in all forms

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About Acrylic/plexiglass Plastic

Acrylic plastic is a thermoplastic made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). It was developed in several laboratories in 1928 and produced by German Röhm & Haas AG in 1933. Acrylic plastic is also known by the trade name “plexiglass”.

As a popular engineering plastic, Acrylic (or plexiglass) offers a variety of high-performance properties, such as high optical clarity, high impact resistance, lightweight, innate wearability and UV resistance, and excellent chemical resistance.

Plexiglass sheet is a transparent, glass-like plastic sheet that is much lighter and more durable than glass. Otherwise, acrylic is easy to thermal form into other shapes.

The coating technology on the surface can enhance its functionality, including scratch resistance, anti-fog, anti-static, and reflective characteristics. Therefore, acrylic is generally used for commercial aquariums, medical devices, automobile exterior light lenses, machine guards, front panels, indoor and outdoor signs, POP displays, and exhibits.

Acrylic Plastic Product That UVTECO Supply

Profile/Shape

  • Sheet
  • Block
  • Light diffuser
  • PMMA Film
  • Rod
  • Tube
  • Customized Profile

Grade

  • Cast Acrylic
  • Extruded Acrylic
  • Light Diffuser
  • Print Grade
  • Flame Retardant
  • Infrared Transmitting
  • Optical Grade
  • LGP (light guide plate)

Color

  • Nature (transparent)
  • White
  • Black
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Customized colors

Coating Type

  • ESD/Anti-static
  • Scratch-Resistant
  • Anti-Fog
  • UV Resistant
  • Anti-Glare
  • AR (anti-reflection)

Surface

  • Glossy/polished
  • Matte/Frosted
  • Prismatic/texture

Sheet/Block

  • Thickness: From 0.4mm to 200mm
  • Max. Width: 2000mm

PMMA Film

  • Thickness: From 0.045mm to 0.1mm
  • Max. Width: 1360mm

Acrylic Rod

  • Diameter: From 2mm to 350mm
  • Custom Length

Acrylic Tube

  • Diameter: From 2.5mm to 1500mm
  • Custom Length

Custom Profile

  • Extrusion process;
  • Custom profile;
  • Custom color;
Remark
  • All sizes can be customized according to the requirements of clients;
  • Machining services are available;

Properties of Acrylic plastic

Basic PropertiesValue
Material NameAcrylic, Plexiglass, PMMA Poly(methyl methacrylate)
DensityFrom 1.17 to 1.2 g/cm3
Natural ColorTransparent
Processing technologyExtrusion, Cast, Injection Molding

physical propertiestesting standardunitvalue
DensityASTM D-792g/cm31.2
water absorption (immersion 24 hours)ASTM D-570%0.2

Mechanical PropertiesTesting StandardUnitValue
Tensile StrengthASTM D-638Mpa68
Tensile Modulus of ElasticityASTM D-638Mpa3000
flexural strengthaSTM 790Mpa100
flexural modulus of elasticityASTM 790mpa2200
Charpy Impact StrengthkJ/m217
hardnessASTM D-2240D100

thermal propertiestesting standardunitvalue
coefficient of linear thermal expansionASTM D-69610-5-1/K7
heat deflection temperature (66psi/264psi)ASTM D-64890
max continuous service temperature in air70

Main Usage of Acrylic Plastic

  • Industrial parts by injection molding;
  • Industral parts by machining acrylic sheet/block/rod;
  • Rapid prototype of automotive light
  • Display Sign;
  • Fish tank and aquarium;
  • Front panel of the electric device;
  • Sight glasses & face shield;
  • The windshield of the golf cart and motorcycle;
  • LED Light Diffuser;
  • Makeup Case;
  • Acrylic Furniture;
  • Laboratory equipment;

Main Feature of Acrylic Plastic

  • Glass-like, and offers 92% light transmission;
  • Excellent weatherability and UV resistance;
  • Outstanding machinability, for example, thermoforming, CNC machining, hot bending;
  • Higher surface hardness than polycarbonate;
  • Easy to print by UV printing and silk-screen printing;
  • Excellent chemical resistance and thermal insulation;
  • Environment-friendly material and meet RoHS and REACH requirements;
  • Lower price than polycarbonate;

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Leading Supplier of Acrylic/Plexiglass in China

UVTECO was involved in the acrylic/plexiglass field in 2003. With cooperation with Lucite, Mitsubishi, and Röhm, UVTECO provides high-quality products to global clients, including acrylic sheets, PMMA Film, acrylic blocks, acrylic rods, and acrylic tubes. With continuous effort, UVTECO has grown to be a leading supplier of acrylic-based products in China, and we are storing acrylic sheets/blocks/rods/tubes in frequently used sizes for fast delivery.

Meantime, UVTECO is providing the integrated machining solution for acrylic-based parts/components, the main machining methods include cutting, bending, drilling, 3-axis & 5-axis CNC milling, CNC Turning, injection molding, thermal forming, silk-screen/UV printing, engraving, polishing, coating, etc.

As an ISO-certified company, UVTECO provides high-quality acrylic-based products and parts/components for more than 2,500 clients from more than 45 countries. They are active in agriculture, architecture, automation, the automobile industry, the medical industry, the aerospace industry, security, and protection.

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