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

Counter Display Application
Counter Display Application
Acrylic display stands are a common tool for displaying and displaying products. They are widely used in commercial environments. They can display various commodities such as commodities, product samples, stationery, jewelry, cosmetics, mobile phones and electronic products to enhance the value of products.
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.
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.
Installation Art Application
Installation Art Application
Acrylic materials are used to create various sculptures, installations and artworks, which are three-dimensional and spatially interactive. Transparent acrylic materials can also create dynamic and changing visual effects through the refraction and reflection of light.
Train Model Display
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.
Teaching Aid Application
Teaching Aid Application
Take hourglasses, for example, which offer a stylish and modern way to tell time. These hourglasses often feature clear acrylic shells, making the passage of time a visual pleasure.
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