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Acrylic Manufacturing Process
Acrylic plastic polymers are formed by fusing monomers (methyl metharcrylate) with a catalyst. Catalyst normally can be found in forms like organic peroxide. The catalyst starts the reaction and enters into monomers to keep the process on going, but does not become a part of it in the end product. Acrylic products can be found in three common forms: flat sheets, elongated tubes, and powders. Powders are commonly used in industry for molding purposes. They are manufactured by the process called suspension polymerization, in which the reaction takes place between small tiny droplets of monomer suspended in solution (mixture of catalyst and water). The result is grains of polymer with…
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Acrylic – The history of the Plastic Polymer
Acrylic is a member of the synthetic family, or mad-made plastic material that contains acrylic acid if this explanation explains better. The most common acrylic is polymethyl metacrylate (PMMA), commercially known with names like Plexiglass, Lucite, Perspex or Crystallite. All in all they are all the same. They are built tough, transparent with excellent resistance to ultraviolet radiation and extreme weather conditions. On top of that, they can be easily coloured, moulded, cut and drilled to different shapes and forms. They are ideal for different applications among industries, like airplane windshields, skylights, automobile tail lights, signages etc. Just like any other plastics, acrylic are polymers. The word comes from a…
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Acrylic Furniture Malaysia – Creative Home/Office Furniture
Interior designers are making vast progressions in using acrylic as staple furniture in their projects. Here are some pictures to show you how creative acrylic furniture can be in creative minds and hands. Have Fun!!
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Acrylic – How to repair Acrylic if it’s BROKEN?
Acrylic material is utilized everywhere, they are commonly found by brands like Plexiglass, Lucite and Acrylite. Basically they all mean the same thing. Acrylic is made popular to replace glass due to several reasons. For one they are durable, and lightweight, transparency etc that comes along. Hence, they are widely used in different industries fro example toilet sinks, baths, furniture, window, and more. In the era where we can find different applications in acrylic, it is logical in knowing how to repair acrylic, as well as how to protect it in the future. These knowledge would greatly increase the longevity of the acrylic and make the best out of the…
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Acrylic – A Comparison with Polycarbonate
Acrylic is often compared to polycarbonate, worse still they are sometimes seen as the same material, which is untrue. The biggest difference that separates them would probably be the transparency. Acrylic is clear and transparent whereas polycarbonate often comes in different colors. Popular Uses for Acrylic: Motorcycle helmet visors Roofing Windows (Commercial Units & Military vehicles) Spectator Protection Riot Control Shield & Equipments Swimming Pool partitions Aquariums Popular Uses for Polycarbonate: Discs and DVDs Roofing Computer and mobile accessories Smartphone, Laptop and household cases Commercial Visors Polycarbonate is less likelier to chip, because it is not designed for crisp visual effects. That being said acrylic is still very strong,…
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Acrylic – A Comparison with Glass
Acrylic is often chosen as a replacement over glass in several industries for many reasons. Although they are both transparent, but they could be anymore similar. The differences between glass and acrylic includes: Acrylic Is Less Dense Acrylic is only less than half the density of a commercial glass material. That also constitutes to the lighter weight bear by acrylic. With all that in mind, acrylic is easier in assembly and transportation, consequently a cheaper alternative. Acrylic Is Stronger Acrylic has higher impact to resistance than glass and will not shatter upon breakage. In order to achieve such stunts, glass has to go through processes to make sure its tempered.…
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Acrylic – Benefits of Acrylic
Acrylic store fixture is branded as being elegant and reliable for retail owners. Style and durability hardly comes in a package, and acrylic is a very rare case that happens to excel in both departments. For these qualities and beyond, we couldn’t ask more for different shapes in fixtures. Hey, you probably guessed it right already – Acrylic can be molded into different forms and shapes! That are just some benefits why acrylic is extensively used over standard fixtures. Beyond its use like a display material, acrylic is used to manufacture items like motorcycle helmets and many others. Strength The probability is you have already seen an acrylic during your…
