Brand: PMACS

Color: CLEAR

Form Factor: SHEET

Length: 96 IN

Light Transparency: TRANSPARENT

Manufacturer: ARKEMA

Manufacturing Process: CAST

Masking: FILM

Material: ACRYLIC

Texture: SMOOTH2

Thickness: 0.22 IN

Width: 48 IN

Acrylic is manufactured in two versions- cast and extruded. Extruded Acrylic Sheet is manufactured by using a continuous extrusion process. Because an extrusion based process is used to manufacture the sheet, extruded acrylic has a lower molecular weight than sheets produced in the cell cast process.This process creates a more economical sheet and tighter tolerances. Cast Acrylic Sheet provides the greatest optical clarity and stability. The process of casting yields a more rigid product, making it more chemical resistant and suited for applications that require thick, clear and distortion free material.

Extruded Acrylic:

• More economical
• Better thickness tolerance
• Thermoforms faster
• Less particle contamination to the sheet

 Cast Acrylic:

• Greater optical clarity, less distortion.
• Stronger physical properties
• Better chemical resistance against crazing
• Great Machinability

Advantages:

• 10 times more impact resistant than glass.
• 50% lighter than glass.
• Can expand and contract 8 times as much as glass.
• Can be easily cut, drilled, routed, polished, cemented, laser cut and thermoformed.
• 92% light transmittance on clear sheets.
• Withstands exposure to sun, extreme cold, sudden temperature changes and salt water.
• Will not deteriorate, crack, discolor or become brittle after many years.
• Maximum continuous service temperature is approximately 180°F to 200°F, depending on the application and grade.
• Breaks into large pieces which reduces injury.
• FDA, USDA and NSF compliant.
• Meets many local, city, state and government regulatory building codes.

 Leading Markets:

• Aerospace
• Bath & Sanitary Ware
• Construction
• Glazing
• Manufacturing
• Marine / Aquariums
• Medical
• Optical
• Point-of-Purchase / Displays
• Retail
• Security
• Transportation