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

Aquatic Applications
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
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.
Exhibition Space Partition esign
Exhibition Space Partition esign
Take advantage of the transparent properties and changing colors of acrylic tube materials to create unique and memorable displays. It is suitable for various types of exhibitions, exhibitions, events, showrooms and other places to divide the display space and display products or services.
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.
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.
Street Lighting
Street Lighting
Acrylic opal white tubes can be used in street lighting applications to improve light scattering and visual effects, provide soft lighting to reduce glare and glare, and are UV resistant to help reduce the effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight on the tubes Damage to materials.
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