Properties Of Acrylic Sheets (The Value Of Plastic Products)

Have you ever looked at something made of plastic and wondered how it was made? Its obviously not a metal, wood or plant based derivative. To the educated person, it could be assumed that its made by a chemical process, but not much more about it is as easily surmised. Clearly, acrylic thermoplastics have some very interesting characteristics and properties. Of course, they are well known for their crystal clarity and outstanding weatherability. But did you also know they are available in cast sheet, rod, and tube, extruded sheet and film, and compounds for injection molding and extrusion? Acrylic can be used to manufacture brochure holders, racks, counter displays, donation / suggestion boxes and point of purchase (p.o.p) displays among other products.

Below are some general properties of acrylic sheet:

Strong and resists weathering
Flexible when compared with glass
Less breakable than glass
Abrasion resistant
Can withstand sunlight for long durations
Resistant to most chemicals and industrial fumes
Can transmit or filter ultraviolet light
Can be cleaned easily
Can be cut by various methods
Corrosion...