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:
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
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Train Model Display
Acrylic display boxes can protect long model souvenirs while providing a stylish, modern and safe display platform for your collection, and can also add a unique visual effect and sense of value.
Storage Application
Acrylic material has many applications in storage. Its transparency and modern feel make it a popular storage option, allowing you to clearly see the contents of the box, making it easy to quickly find what you need, such as fish Standard storage tube, incense tube, drill bit packaging tube...etc.
Aquatic Applications
Acrylic is a common material for aquariums, especially its transparent nature, which provides better visual effects and makes it easier to view aquatic creatures and conditions. Acrylic’s light transmittance and weight are better than glass, so it is often used as glass replacement of.
Indoor Lighting Applications
Acrylic tube rods can also be used in interior furniture design, such as hanging lights, chandeliers, etc. The guidance and refraction of light inside the acrylic tube rods can create a unique lighting effect, adding modernity and personalization to the indoor space.
Backlight Box Application
Acrylic tube rods can also be used in backlight boxes. The backlight box is a common advertising display design. An LED light source is placed inside, and the light is guided through an acrylic tube rod to make the entire light box shine evenly. This lighting application is very popular in commercial displays, billboards, and more.
