Perspex,
Plexiglass “Perspex”
or otherwise known as “Acrylic” is well known for
its crystal clarity, impact resistance and excellent weather
ability.
Acrylics have been used extensively for many applications
since the material was first invented in 1927 by Rohn &
Haas A. G.
One of its first major uses was in air craft canopies, due to
its formability, clarity, weather resistance & high impact
resistance in comparison to glass. Many other applications have
been created for this versatile product such as:Signage, Point
of Sale Displays, Food Dispensers, Safety windows and all manner
of fabricated products due to the ease of machining and gluing
of the material.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: (S.G.)
1.19
THERMAL
PROPERTIES
Deflection temperature under load (DTUL) are 75-100 Deg. Cent
continuous service temperatures is 50 Deg. Cent.
CHEMICAL
RESISTANCE
Acrylics are unaffected by most household detergents, cleaning
agents, and solutions of inorganic acids, alkalies, and aliphatic
hydrocarbons. Acrylics should not be used with chlorinated and
aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ketones.
OPTICAL
CLARITY
Clear only has remarkable clarity where a beam of light
falls normally on to the surface of the acrylic an overall light
transmission of about 92% will be achieved.
FLAMMABILITY
Acrylics are combustible and this must be considered if
used as a building material.
COLOUR RANGE
Clear as well as a range of translucent colours, Tint, Opal
and solid colours.
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ST-422
Opalescent acrylic
66% Transmittance |
ST-433
Opalescent acrylic
34% Transmittance
used as light diffusers |
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ST-322
Light Grey Tint acrylic
used on boat widows
good light transmittance |
ST-512
Semi Dark Tint acrylic
used on boat widows
semi dark transmittance |
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ST-531
Dark Tint acrylic
used on boat widows
dark transmittance |
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TYPICAL
USE
Food Handling Trays, Display Boxes, Instrument Lenses,
Tail Light Lenses, Indicator Light Lenses, Jugs &
Tumblers, Spa.Baths,
Basins, Skylights, Display Signage, Light Diffusers, Medical
Disposables & Product Display Cases to name a few.
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OTHER
COLOURS ON REQUEST
SHEET SIZE
In all thickness the sheet size is 1220 X 2440mm (8
X 4 Ft.) In most instances there are over size sheets
on some of the range, ask for further details when enquiring.
THICKNESS
3mm ONLY
CUT
TO SIZE
We offer a Cut
To Size service for all sheet products.
We also can radius the corners and also scrape, diamond
polish the edges as well on some materials.
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