Acrylic / PMMA
Acrylic / PMMA is a thermoplastic synthetic material which is known in particular for its unsurpassed transparency and which distinguishes itself from other materials through the many colour and shaping possibilities it offers. Acrylic plays with light. It is therefore understandable that this plastic is extremely popular, especially in the advertising and display industry.
Sheet acrylic / PMMA is also known as Plexiglas® and Perspex®. Acrylic can also be supplied in blocks, tubes and bars as well as in sheets.
Characteristics of acrylic / PMMA
Optically, acrylic / PMMA is a very pure material with perfect light transmission: it is clearer and stronger than glass. Plexiglas® / Perspex® sheets offer endless possibilities in terms of colours and shape, which they retain. Ideal for aesthetic applications. Due to its extreme weather resistance, low weight and many application possibilities, this material is a safe and durable alternative to glass in places where there is a high chance of breakage.
We supply both moulded and extruded acrylic, in sheet, block, tube and bar form. Any size is possible and there's also a huge choice of finishes: fluorescent, mirror, anti-reflective, metallic, matt, textured and glass-look.
Most important characteristics:
- Clearer and stronger than glass
- High light transmission
- Available in many transparent and non-transparent colours (colour-fast!)
- Very easy to work with
- Extremely weather resistant
- Exceptionally durable
Processing
Acrylic is very easy to work with. The main processing techniques we use are:
- Blowing
- Bending
- Deep drawing
- Milling
- Laser engraving
- Laser cutting
- Gluing
- Polishing
- Tempering
- Sawing
- Forming
Applications
Due to its versatility and fantastic appearance, acrylic / PMMA is used extensively in advertising, stand construction and interior design. Popular applications include: light boxes, billboards, lettering, displays, leaflet holders, display cases, presentation cases, shop fittings and design objects. But Plexiglas® / Perspex® sheet is also excellent for machinery hoods, boat windows, boat hatches, railing glazing and sunbed plates.
If you would like more information on this material or to discuss the possibilities for using acrylic / PMMA for your application, we will be happy to help you.