50 Uses for Plexiglass Acrylic Sheets, Rods & Tubes

Plexiglass acrylic is a glazing, signage, window or display material that is unaffected by moisture, and has a high strength-to-weight ratio. Plexiglass offers high light transmittance and can be heat-formed without loss of optical clarity.

Acrylic is  technically a polymer chain of PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate).  This thermoplastic resin is produced in basic shapes such as sheets, rods and tubes which are often used as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass. The material was developed in 1928 and was first brought to market in 1933 by the Rohm and Hass Company, under the trademark Plexiglas.  In sheet form, it has since been sold under many different names, including Acrylite®, Lucite®, and Optix®. Plexiglass acrylic is produced in basic shapes by three different manufacturing processes: Cast, Extruded & Continuous Cast.

PMMA is an economical alternative to polycarbonate (PC) when extreme strength is not necessary. Additionally, PMMA does not contain the potentially harmful bisphenol-A subunits found in polycarbonate. It is often preferred because of its moderate properties, easy handling and processing, and low cost. Non-modified PMMA behaves in a brittle manner when loaded, especially under an impact force and is more prone to scratching than conventional inorganic glass, but modified PMMA can achieve high scratch and impact resistance.  It can also be coated with special abrasion-resistant coating as supplied in Acrylite® AR

Plexiglass is also available extruded rods, cast rods, extruded tubes, cast tubes, and a variety of profiles shapes such as square bar rectangular bar, triangle bar, J-Bar, Z-Bar and W-Bar.  These shapes are used to fabricate various point-of-purchase displays and store fixtures.




50 Common Uses for Plexiglass:

Safety Glazing	Signage	Picture Frames	Impact Shields	Display Cases
Display Stands	Table Tops	Backlit Signs	Light Fixtures	Storm Windows
Domes	Aquariums	Bus Shelters	Designer Glass	Windshields
Instrument Dials	Sight Glasses	Skylights	Museum Cases	Mirrors
Store Fixtures	Light Boxes	Aircraft Canopies	Photo Backdrops	Furniture
Light Diffusers	Face Masks	Shelving	Patio Glass	Optical Lenses
Sound Barriers	P.O.P. Displays	Exhibits	Brochure Holders	Test Fixtures
Video Screens	Collection Boxes	Trophies/Awards	Water Tanks	Podiums
Arena Shields	Speaker Boxes	Acoustic Shields	Countertops	Medical Shields
Food Storage	Marker Boards	Menu Boards	Retail Advertising	Motorcycle Fairings

For more details on plexiglass visit Professional Plastics Website, or call (888) 995-7767

Plastic Fabricating Tools & Accessories Online

A full-range of Plastic Fabricating Tools and Accessories are available from Professional Plastics' website.  Creating acrylic displays, boxes, podiums and sheilds is easy when the right supplies are available.  Professional Plastics offers cutting tools, polishing tools, buffing compounds, welding products, adhesives, hinges, strip heaters and more.

For more information and to Order Online, click here:
http://www.professionalplastics.com/PlasticToolsAccessories
Professional Plastics operated 16 stocking locations in the USA.
Call (888) 995-7767 to reach the nearest location.

Polish, Clean and Repair Your Plexiglass with Novus Plastic Polish

Clean, polish and maintain the look of your plexiglass windshield, tabletop, or store display with Novus Plastics Polish available from Professional Plastics. Professional Plastics stocks and distributes the full-line of Novus Plastic Polish through our 16 USA locations. 

Since NOVUS first introduced NOVUS Plastic Polish in 1973, the number of plastic products has grown tremendously. Yet, as widely used as plastic is, many people are still not sure how to care for it. By using NOVUS Plastic Cleaner; you can actually add life to plastic and keep it looking new. 

Novus Plastic Polish is Available in Three Grades:

NOVUS No.1-Gently cleans all plastics without scratching. Leaves a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust, and eliminates static. Resists finger marking Contains no abrasives or harsh chemicals Leaves a smooth, clean, greaseless shine NOVUS No. 1 Cleans, Shines, and Protects All Plastics.

NOVUS No.2 -Removes fine scratches, haziness and abrasions from most plastics. With repeated use, NOVUS No.2 restores faded and discoloured plastics. Removes the damage instead of filling it in Buffs out quickly After restoring, seals with a coat of polish NOVUS NO. 2 Removes Fine Scratches from Most Plastics.

NOVUS No.3 - Removes heavy scratches and abrasions from most acrylic surfaces. Use when damage is too severe to be restored with NOVUS No.2 polish. Requires use of NOVUS No.2 for final finishing Not recommended for use on coated plastics NOVUS No.3 Removes Heavy Scratches from Most Acrylics.

Just can't wait to get your hands of this amazing stuff...click here to order

Professional Plastics Opens New Site in Smyrna, Georgia

Professional Plastics, a California-based supplier of plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films has opened their 16th USA warehouse-distribution center in the Atlanta suburb of Smyrna.  The new 15,000 square foot facility will be the main fulfillment point serving customers throughout the Southeastern U.S.  The new branch will handle both product distribution and sales support for Professional Plastics' customers in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. 


Stock materials include; Delrin, Acetal, Nylon, Teflon PTFE, PVC, UHMW, PVDF, Ultem, Acrylic, Plexiglass, ABS, HDPE, Polycarbonate, Vespel, Meldin, Torlon & other industrial products. 


Professional Plastics was established in 1984' and has an annual turnover in excess of $ 100 million dollars.

Customers and job applicants are welcome to contact Professional Plastics for further details.

For more information, contact:
George Taylor g.taylor@proplas.com or John Casey j.casey@proplas.com . 

Professional Plastics, Inc.
5500 South Cobb Dr
Building # 400-1
Smyrna, GA. 30080
Local Phone: (888) 259-9641
Local Fax: (770)739-1131
www.professionalplastics.com

Plexiglass Patio Table Tops - PatioGlass® Replacement Glass

Plexiglass Patio Table Tops are sold under the PatioGlass® brand by Professional Plastics, Inc.  Tabletop replacement glass is custom-made to your exact size and specifications in either round, square or rectangular shapes.  These tabletops are produced on-demand in your preferred color and texture.   PatioGlass® table top replacement glass is a cost-effective way of extending the life of your patio furniture.


PatioGlass ® Acrylic Table Tops come in Five Standard Types & Finishes:

Acrylic DP-32 (FFV) Patterned Acrylic Sheet -            

Clear Acrylic Plexiglass (looks like glass) (no texture) - Click to View Image

Bronze # 2370 Solar Tint Acrylic (no texture) - Click to View Image

Opaque Black # 2025 (high-end style !!) (glossy, no texture) Click to View Image

Mirrored Acrylic

Repair damaged patio furniture, or update the look of your older patio tables.

PatioGlass Patio Table Tops are 17 Times More Impact Resistant Than Glass !

Stronger, yet more Lightweight than standard factory glass table tops !!

Order Online at: http://www.professionalplastics.com/PlexiglassPatioTableTops

Request a custom quote by e-mail to sales@proplas.com

Plexiglass Acrylic Sheets - Cut-to-Size

Custom cut-to-size plexiglass sheets are now available online by using Professional Plastics custom-size tool. Plexiglass / Extruded Acrylic Sheet (aka Plexiglass, Acrylite ,Lucite, Optix, Perspex, Plexi, Plexy) is an excellent glazing, signage, window or display material that is unaffected by moisture, and offers a high strength-to-weight ratio. Plexiglass acrylic offers high light transmittance and can be easily heat-formed without loss of optical clarity.  Simply select the quantity, thickness and color, then enter your cut size and required cutting tolerance.  The site will calculate the pricing automatically.

Click here for details: http://www.professionalplastics.com/PLEXIGLASS-ACRYLICSHEET-EXTRUDED

Plexiglass Acrylic Sheets for Sale - Wholesale or Retail

Plexiglass / Extruded Acrylic Sheet (aka Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylite, Optix, Plexi) is an excellent glazing, signage, window or display material that is unaffected by moisture, and offers a high strength-to-weight ratio. Acrylic (plexiglass) offers high light transmittance and can be easily heat-formed without loss of optical clarity.

- Plexiglass is 17 times stronger than glass, but 50% of the weight !!

Links:
Plexiglass Sheet Order Online - E-Commerce Page
Plexiglass Color Chart
Extruded Acrylic - Data Sheet
Plexiglass Machining Guidelines
Plexiglass Aquarium Tutorial
Plexiglass Extruded Tubes

Plexiglass Cast Acrylic Tubes
Plexiglass Cast Acrylic Rods
Buffing & Polishing Kit
 
For more information contact Professional Plastics, Inc at (888) 995-7767 or e-mail sales@proplas.com