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What is Acrylic? Acrylic is a very useful material with various purposes and advantages. It can be found in various colours and opacities. One of the most common uses of acrylic is in glazing panels. It provides 92% visible light and is used as an alternative to glass.
Advantages of acrylic plastic Acrylic plastic is a transparent material that is often referred to as perspex. This material has unique properties that make it ideal for a variety of applications. Advantages: • • • • • • •
High visible clarity Lightweight Easy to fabricate Easy to maintain Impact resistance Weather ability and UV resistance Stronger than glass and more.
Uses of Acrylic Acrylic is popular for its strength, durability, and transparency. It acrylic plastic offers several advantages over other materials and is extremely versatile and it can be used in a variety of different applications. • • • • • •
Display Signs Commercial windows Bullet resistance glass Greenhouse panels Perspex glass Skylights
Acrylic is lighter than glass One of the main advantages of using acrylic in place of glass is more durable, lighter, and highly impactresistant than glass. When broken acrylic will not shatter into pieces but it breaks into large, dull-edged portions.
Acrylic is lighter than glass Acrylic remains transparent as it gets older even in the harsh sunlight. It is more fade-resistant than other materials. It provides aesthetics, more reliable, and gives long-term results. This is what makes it perfect for numerous applications.
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