Description & Properties of Acrylic
Acrylic is a plastic material that is clear, free of color, with a transparent surface. Acrylic is clearer than glass, is stiff, and easily machinable. When compared to glass, Acrylic offers greater clarity and strength with half the weight.
- Excellent UV resistance / light transition
- Clarity/ Excellent light transmission
- Easily machinable
- Distortion free
- Impact and shatter resistance
- Dimensionally stable
- Good thermal satbility
- Good insulation properties
Common Plastic Parts Made From Acrylic
- Diffusers
- Tubes
- Cases
- Enclosures
- lids / covers
- Handles
- Buttons
- Knobs
- Manifolds
- Lenses And Light Guides