PMMA VS. PC
Q: Should you choose PMMA acrylic, or PC?
A: Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, mainly need to consider the usage and environment, the following is a comparison table between acrylic and PC for your reference:

  

ITEM PMMA (Acrylic) PC (Polycarbonate)
Proportion 1.19 1.2
Impact resistance Fragile 30 times stronger than acrylic
Transmittance 92% 88%
Processing temperature Under 80°C Under 120°C
Water absorption 0.3~0.4% 0.1~0.2%
Under prolonged UV light exposure Not easy to yellow

easy to yellow,

Need to add UV absorber layer

Flame retardant degree Low (UL 94 level HB) High (UL 94 level V0)
Selling cost Ordinary More Expensive

 

Q: What are the advantages of acrylic PMMA?
Transmittance(ASTM D1003)


Rockwell hardness (ASTM D785)

Heat distortion temperature (ASTM D648)   

Bending strength (ASTM D790)


Weatherability - the extent to which the color changes with exposure time 


The extent to which the flexural strength of PMMA varies with exposure time

Related Applications

Kaleidoscope Application
Kaleidoscope Application
Take the kaleidoscope, for example, which often provides children and adults with a wonderful visual experience, allowing people to enjoy the changes in colors and patterns. In addition, it can also demonstrate the characteristics of light and teach students about the principles of light refraction and reflection.
Decorative Lighting Applications
Decorative Lighting Applications
Acrylic pipe sticks can be used as lighting or decorative elements. In the design of lighting or decorations, through appropriate lighting design, the light can form a unique light guide effect inside the acrylic tube rod, creating a unique visual effect and adding to the beauty and artistic atmosphere of the space.
LED Light Application
LED Light Application
By placing the LED light strip inside the acrylic tube rod, the light will be refracted and reflected multiple times inside the acrylic tube rod, making the light scatter more evenly on the entire surface of the acrylic tube rod, thereby creating a Soft and even lighting effect.
Food Display Application
Food Display Application
Acrylic display racks provide a stylish way to display the original appearance of food. The transparent acrylic material allows customers to clearly see the color and details of the food while providing an attractive visual effect.
Furniture Applications
Furniture Applications
Acrylic sticks can also serve many creative and practical purposes. Due to the transparency and sturdiness of acrylic rods, it can bring a unique visual effect and modern feel in furniture design. In addition, combining acrylic rods with other materials, such as metal, wood, etc., can also create more rich and diverse design effects. Whether it’s modern, minimalist or otherwise, acrylic rods make a great addition to furniture designs.
Lobby Lighting Application
Lobby Lighting Application
Hanging a large chandelier from the top of the hall can create an elegant atmosphere and provide the main lighting for the entire space. The design of the chandelier can be selected according to the style of the hall. The lighting that creates the atmosphere is very important, because the hall is usually a building The entrance is also a place for receiving guests and communicating.
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