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

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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.

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Nylatron® GS Nylon Sheets and Rods Available Online

Professional Plastics offers Nylatron® GS Nylon Sheets and Rods from their e-commerce website in a full range of sizes.  Nylatron® GS is a molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) filled nylon offering improved strength and rigidity when compared to unfilled Nylon. Nylatron GS provides a lower coefficient of linear thermal expansion than Nylon 101 . Nylatron materials can be extruded or cast into basic shapes for machining.  Nylatron GS is the Extruded Grade which is best for smaller parts, while Nylatron GSM is the Cast Grade which is more suitable for large parts. Both grades are available from Professional Plastics website.

Nylatron GS parts maintain better fit and clearances than unfilled Nylon and have less tendency to seize as bearings.   This material is economical and easy to machine into complex parts.

Nylatron GS Rods are available in standard 8 foot lengths.
Nylatron GS Sheets are available in standard 24" x 48" sheets or can cut-to-size to customer specifications upon request.


Nylatron® is a registered trade name of Quadrant EPP - supply partner to Professional Plastics, Inc.

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

Vespel® polyimide shapes by DuPont are available online

Vespel® polyimide shapes are produced from advanced polymers developed by DuPont. Vespel® polyimide combines High-Temperature Performance, Natural Lubricity, Dimensional Stability, Chemical Resistance, Creep Resistance, and more.

Vespel® does not outgas or melt at any temperature & performs well in vacuum applications, even in extremely low cryogenic temperatures.

Vespel® polyimide is available in five standard grades:

•Vespel® SP-1 - Unfilled. Maximum strength & elongation: lowest modulus & thermal conductivity: optimum electrical properties.

•Vespel® SP-21 - 15% graphite (by weight). Enhances inherent wear resistance, improves long term thermal stability.
•Vespel® SP-22 - 40% graphite (by weight). Gives low coefficient of thermal expansion. Maximum creep resistance.
•Vespel® SP-211 - 15% graphite and 10% TEFLON® fluorocarbon resin (by weight). Lowest static friction.
•Vespel® SP-3 - 15% MoS2 (by weight). Best wear performance in dry environments. Dupont Vespel®

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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
 
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Tygon® 2075 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing

Tygon® 2075 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing offers an unequaled combination of chemical resistance, clarity and flexibility. Tygon® Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing is virtually unaffected by acids, bases, ketones, salts and alcohols, fitting the requirements of many applications from battery acid filling to hazardous material handling. It's entirely plasticizer-free, eliminating fluid contamination and the premature embrittlement and cracking common with many flexible tubings. Its exceptionally smooth inner surface inhibits particulate buildup and reduces the potential for contamination.

For more details, click here: Tygon® 2075 Ultra Chemical Resistant Tubing
 
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Polyimide Shapes - Vespel®, Meldin® & Plavis®

Polyimide ( PI ) is a polymer of imide monomers. Thermosetting polyimides are commercially available as stock shapes, thin sheets, laminates and machined parts. Thermosetting polyimides are known for thermal stability, good chemical resistance, and excellent mechanical properties. Thermoset polyimides exhibit very low creep and high tensile strength. These properties are maintained during continuous use to temperatures of 450°F (232°C) and for short excursions, as high as 900°F (482°C). Molded polyimide parts and laminates have very good heat resistance. Normal operating temperatures for such parts and laminates range from cryogenic to those exceeding 500°F (260°C). Polyimides are also inherently resistant to flame combustion and do not usually need to be mixed with flame retardants. Most carry a UL rating of VTM-0.

Polyimide shapes are produced via Isostatic Molding, Compression Molding or Direct-Forming. Polyimide materials are lightweight, flexible, resistant to heat and chemicals. Therefore, they are used in the electronics industry for flexible cables, as an insulating film on magnet wire and for medical tubing. The semiconductor industry uses polyimide for components such as Clamp Rings, Screws, Seals and Wafer Handling Components.

Professional Plastics offers a full line of polyimide shapes including:
Vespel® Polyimide from Dupont
Meldin® Polyimide from Saint Gobain
Plavis® Polyimide from Daelim
Kapton® polyimide film from DuPont

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