What Is An Acrylic Fabrication And What Are Its Main Uses?

Acrylic belongs to the engineering plastic group that has better mechanical and thermal properties. It is called acrylic or Plexiglass or acrylic glass or Poly Methyl methacrylate (PMMA) and is a transparent thermoplastic. It is lightweight and shatter-resistant and an alternative to transparent glass.

The main properties of this material are good tensile and flexural strength, transparency, UV tolerance and polishability. It is a preferred material when these properties are more important than impact strength and chemical and heat resistance. It does not contain any harmful compounds.

Acrylic can be cut into any shape and is a better choice for laser cutting. Acrylic fabrication involves making individual parts as a solo product or as part of a larger product. It is one of the main methods used to manufacture products or displays. It offers elegance to the products and is long-lasting. It is very easy to clean and polish this material.  

Uses of acrylic

Covid partitions

These acrylic partitions allow businesses to provide services to their customers in a safe way during the pandemic. This gives them protection as they need to interact with their customers frequently. The opaque dividers/partitions provide privacy and protection in the waiting areas. 

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Social distancing counters/Sneezeguards

This is an acrylic screen used to protect people and food from any respiratory infections due to sneezing, coughing and talking. The sneeze guards provide a portable protective screen to keep people safe. The acrylic panels easily fit on counters and table tops. Each panel includes a pass-through space to allow interactions while providing protection.

Louvers

A louvered window has a louvered construction made up of acrylic sheets. The sheets allow the natural light to pass through and provide natural ventilation. It allows maximum airflow and prevents water, insects and debris from entering.

Acrylic gift boxes

Acrylic boxes are used in showrooms to showcase gifts or idols. Boxes can be made in any size or shape depending on the requirement. Elegant precious jewelry acrylic boxes are also available. It is moldable and flexible so you can draw any complex shapes out of it.

Acrylic staircase & Balustrades

Acrylic can be combined with metal or wood to make staircases, handrails and balustrades. This is because acrylic has high mechanical strength and crystal clarity. It is one of the strongest materials used for construction purposes and can be used for holding stress against any condition. 

Acrylic has a smooth and even surface and does not attract dirt. Therefore it is easy to maintain. Its main feature is that it is UV resistant and is more long-lasting than other materials like wood, metal and more. It is weather resistant and durable. Acrylic products can be cleaned using methods like scraping, sanding, buffing and flame polishing.