Since its inception, acrylic have been widely used in various fields, and have many characteristics and application advantages. This article will introduce the characteristics of acrylic and its advantages and disadvantages.
The characteristics of acrylic:
1.High transparency: Acrylic materials have good transparency, even more transparent than glass. The products made of acrylic can clearly display the internal objects.
2.Strong weather resistance: Acrylic has good weather resistance, is not easy to be affected by ultraviolet rays, and can maintain transparency and luster for a long time.
3.High intensity: Acrylic’s strength is much higher than ordinary glass, not easy to break, and has a good impact resistance.
4.Good processing performance: Acrylic materials are easy to process and mold, and can make various shapes of products through heat pressure, blow molding, injection molding and other processes.
5.Light quality: Compared to glass, the acrylic materials are lighter, which is convenient to carry and install.
Advantages and disadvantages of acrylic：
1.Advantages
a、High transparency and can clearly display the internal product, so it is widely used in display cabinets, billboards and other fields.
b.Strong weather resistance, and is not easy to be affected by ultraviolet rays, and can be used for outdoor places and environments with direct sunlight.
c.The processing performance is good. You can use the operation of cutting, drilling, bending, etc. to make various complex shape products.
d.Light quality is suitable for large structures and occasions that need to reduce weights.
2.Disadvantages:
a.Poor scratch resistance and easy to be scratched, so special maintenance and cleaning methods are required.
b.It is easy to be affected by solvents and chemicals, it is necessary to avoid contact with harmful substances.
c.Acrylic materials are relatively expensive and the production cost is higher than that of glass.
Therefore, acrylic materials have the advantages of high transparency, strong weather resistance, and good processing performance. They are widely used in construction, advertising, home and crafts. Although there are some disadvantages, its advantages still make acrylic an important plastic material.
Post time: Oct-26-2023