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Acrylics (Polymethyl-Methacrylate or PMMA) is an economical, general purpose material, which has the following advantages over traditional materials (wooden, glass etc.)
- Excellent transparency.
- Good mechanical performance.
- Good electrical insulation.
- Non-toxic.
- Good impact resistance.
- Superior weather resistance.
- Stable color under outdoor exposure.
Its typical properties see below table(All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.):
TYPICAL PROPERTIES of ACRYLIC/PMMA
Acrylics are available in colorless clear, frosted, as well as a wide variety of colors and tints. They are available in extruded and/or cast material in sheet, rod and tube forms as well as custom profiles.Acrylics are easily sawed, drilled, milled, engraved, and finished with sharp carbide-tipped tools. Cut surfaces may be readily sanded and polished. They are also readily bend or thermoformed at low temperature and solvent bonding of properly fitting parts produces a strong, invisible joint. It is used in a wide variety of applications, including:
- store fixtures and displays
- premium & gift & decoration
- lenses and lighting fixtures
- windows and skylights
- furniture
- outdoor signs etc.
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