Acrylic - Perspex® - Sheet and Rod
Key Features:
Excellent optical properties.
Lightweight.
Outstanding UV resistance.
Good Resistance to some weak acids and alkalis.
Easily fabricated, cut, drilled and polished.
Temperature Range:
Up to +75ºC, +90ºC short term
Applications:
Display cases, decorative shelving, displays, lighting, sight glass, working models & signage.
Acrylic sheet can be manufactured cast or extruded. Each method offers slightly different mechanical qualities.
Cast Acrylic
The high surface quality is achieved by casting against glass. It is long term weather resistant with no colour discolouration allowing 92% Transmission of light. Use Cast Acryllic where light and weathering are factors.
Extruded Acrylic
Chemically resisitant extruded thermoplastic with low water absorbtion. Resistant to weathering. Ideal for machine guards, prototype models signs, and screens.
Availability:
| Colour: |
Extensive range available. |
| Sheet Size (mm): |
3050 x 2050, 2550 x 2050, 2440 x 1220, 2050 x 1250, 1830 x 1220. |
| Thickness (mm): |
2 to 20. |
| Rod dia (mm): |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50 |
| Length (mm): |
2000. |
Mirrored Acrylic
Mirrored Acrylic is also available as an alternative to traditional glass in areas where safety is important.
Applications:
Washroom mirrors, interiors fittings, display, point of sale.
Availability:
| Sheet Size (mm): |
2440 x 1220. |
| Thickness (mm): |
3. |
Technical Information:
Information to be used as a guide only. It corresponds with our current knowledge and indicates possible applications. We cannot guarantee suitability for a specific application. Unless otherwise stated these values represent averages taken from injection moulded samples.
| Property |
Test Method |
Units |
Value |
| Density |
D 1505 |
g/cm3 |
1,18 |
| Tensile Strength |
DIN 53455 |
MPa |
60 |
| Yield Strain |
DIN EN ISO 527 |
% |
4.5 |
| E-modulus of Elasticity in Tension |
DIN EN ISO 527 |
MPa |
3000 |
| Impact strength |
DIN 53453 |
kJ/m2 |
18 |
| Rockwell Hardness |
ISO 868 |
R Scale |
M90 |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion |
DIN 696 |
K-1 |
7 x 10-5 |
| Thermal Conductivity |
C-177 |
W/m x K |
0,19 –0,21 |
| Fire Behaviour |
DIN 4102 |
UL 94 |
HB |
| Heat Deflection Temperature |
D-543861 Load 1,8 MPa |
ºC |
105 |
| Max Operating Temp Long Term |
|
ºC |
80 |
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