Plexiglass PMMA
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), also known as clear acrylic or Plexiglass, is a structural, completely transparent material. The light weight of PMMA allows is to be installed in places requiring light construction. In addition, due to the lightness of Plexiglass compared to glass, it is possible to use thicker elements without adding extra weight. The proven resistance of plexiglass to atmospheric influences guarantees their long life. Clear acrylic finds similar applications to those of glass but is used in areas where their processing advantages and light transmission are preferred. PMMA’s ease of processing is a major plus, and the fact that it lends itself to bending means that much more complex shapes can be achieved without much effort. Clear acrylic is chemically resistant and suitable for the food industry. A cheaper and more lightweight option to PMMA is Polystyrene (GPPS).
Typical areas of application for PMMA sheets can be:
- the food industry
- advertising
- signs with neon or diode lighting
- shower cabins
- furniture
- ceilings and floors with lighting
- aquariums
- manufacturing of doors and windows
- glazing
- machine and panel displays
- catwalks or shop windows
- volumetric letters
- others
