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

Art Application
Art Application
Acrylic tube painting is a technique and medium that uses acrylic tubes to create paintings. Acrylic tube painting combines the transparency and color richness of tubes with the expressive power of painting to create unique and attractive artistic effects.
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.
Ball Display Stand Application
Ball Display Stand Application
This kind of display rack can be placed in the window, shelf or checkout counter to display different types and styles of ball items to customers. Through the transparency of acrylic, customers can clearly see the appearance and characteristics of the balls.
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.
Fence Design Application
Fence Design Application
This design uses acrylic materials to build fences, replacing traditional brick walls. Its transparent or translucent characteristics allow light to pass through and produce unique visual effects. Although the acrylic fence is transparent, its The materials are generally strong and durable, with good resistance to pressure and impact. This makes it no less safe than traditional fence materials.
Backlight Box Application
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.
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