Plastics

PLEXIGLASS (Acrylic)-plexiglass is thermal plastic that is 17 times stronger than glass, but 50% lighter. Used often for displays, wind barriers, and other projects, it comes in many varying thickness and colors. Use anywhere you need a clear, impact resistant, custom sizes and sheets available.


POLYCARBONATE (Lexan)- polycarb is a plastic that is almost 200 times stronger than glass. Use this anywhere you need a clear, unbreakable, high working temperature, available in full sheets.

1.5MM CLEAR

3MM CLEAR

6MM CLEAR

WHITE/GREY AVAILABLE

Plexiglass 

-92% light transmission - clearest plastic sheet available

-about 15% cheaper than polycarbonate

-large variety of colors available
-light pipes through the sheet edges
-does not yellow or discolor in the sun optically water clear in all thicknesses inert

- no outgassing
thermoplastic - working temp of 180F continuous
-scratches - can be restored by sanding and buffing
resistant to breaking - when breaks pieces are large and dull edged
-recyclable
-easily bonds with solvent adhesives to itself and other plastics
-hydroscopic (will absorb a small amount of moisture on side facing moisture (warps)

POLYCARBONATE

-88% light transmission - very clear - about 15% more expensive than Plexiglas acrylic sheet
-limited colors available (cear, white, black, bronze, gray)
-light does not pipe through sheet edges
untreated sheet discolors in 5-7 years of sun -exposure - UV coatings available to extend 15 years
-inert
-optically clear - loss of some light transmission in higher thicknesses (5% in 1/2")
-thermoplastic - working temp of 275F continuous
-self-extinguishing fire rated 94V0 - UL rating depending on thickness
-scratches - cannot be restored by sanding and buffing
-resistant to breaking (virtually impossible to break)
-recyclable
-easily bonds with solvent adhesives to itself and other plastics
-bullet resistant grades are available - all grades of BR levels
-hydroscopic (will absorb a small amount of moisture on side facing moisture (warps) and therefore difficult to thermoform without pre-drying
-available up to 1/2" thick as monolithic extruded sheet, up to 2" as a molded sheet