ACRYLIC

Also known as...

Perspex, Plexiglass, Oroglas

Available colours...

Clear, and a full range of tints and solid colours (especially 3mm and 5mm thick)

Applications...

Glazing, Display applications, Machine Guarding (note - material is not shatterproof).

Features...

Acrylic has excellent optical clarity and is scratch resistant. It can be machined, folded, and fabricated in many different ways. Edges can be polished. Components can be manufactured from custom blocks, rods, and tubes, and polished optically clear, if clarity is required.

Temperature range...

75C / -40C

Cost...

MEDIUM

Misc info...

Low weight compared with glass. Excellent rigidity. Huge range of colours available.

Range...

1.5mm to 50mm sheets. Rods 4mm dia - 200mm dia on request. Custom cast blocks, rods, and tubes can be manufactured to order.