Strong, stiff, clear plastic available in a variety of brilliant colors
Acrylic is a transparent plastic material with outstanding strength, stiffness, and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to fabricate, bonds well with adhesives and solvents, and is easy to thermoform. It has superior weathering properties compared to many other transparent plastics.
Acrylic sheet exhibits glass-like qualities—clarity, brilliance, and transparency—but at half the weight and many times the impact resistance of glass. From durable signs and skylights to eye-catching retail store fixtures, displays and shelves, acrylic plastics provide outstanding versatility, durability, and aesthetic qualities.
ACRYLIC IS WIDELY USED FOR:
- Indoor and outdoor signs
- POP displays and exhibits
- Architectural glazing, skylights
- LED diffusing lighting panels
- Transportation applications
- Brochure holders
- Shelves and retail fixtures
- Transparent manifolds
- Frames and display cases
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:
- Strong, stiff, optically clear
- Easy to fabricate, machine,
and thermoform - Easy to solvent bond
- Good dimensional stability
- Good weathering
COMMON BRANDS:
- OPTIX®
- Plexiglas®
- ACRYLITE®
STANDARD SIZES
| SHEET | Dimensions: 22.5 in x 46.5 in – 108 in x 108.25 in Thickness: 0.010 in – 2 in |
| RODS | Cast Outside Diameter: 0.250 in – 6 in Extruded Outside Diameter: 0.062 in – 3 in Extruded Square Outside Diameter: 0.125 in – 1.500 in |
| TUBES | Cast Outside Diameter: 1.250 in – 12 in Extruded Outside Diameter: 0.250 in – 6 in |
Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes and colors available upon request. Acrylic rod and tube are also available in a wide range of colors.
Cast and extruded acrylic available in paper and film mask.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES OF ACRYLIC
| UNITS | ASTM TEST | CONTINUOUSLY PROCESSED ACRYLIC SHEET | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | psi | D638 | 10,000 |
| Flexural modulus | psi | D790 | 480,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 0.4 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 195 |
| Maximum continuous service temperature in air | °F | 160 | |
| Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) | % | D570 | 0.20 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion | in/in/°Fx10-5 | D696 | 4.0 |
| Light transmittance | % | D1003 | 92 |
