Extruded Acrylic Sheets

Acrylic or pmma pellets are fed from a containment silo to a feed hopper above an extruder line.

Extruded acrylic sheets.

Extruded acrylic provides the most uniformity in thickness and is also the most economical. Extruded acrylic costs less than cast and is more dimensionally stable meaning the thickness is more consistent across sheets. Plexiglass sheet extruded acrylic plastic sheet is available in cut to size sheets full sheets or standard basic sizes. Softer with a lower melting temperature than in its cast form extruded acrylic is easier to laser cut rout and polishes more cost effectively.

This material is a better choice for outdoor use than polycarbonate because it is scratch and uv resistant and it maintains clarity over time. Extruded acrylic sheet is easy to cut glue polish bend and thermoform. Extruded acrylic sheets are manufactured by a continuous production process. Product plexiglas extruded sheet is a premium melt calendered sheet that can be used in a variety of applications such a pop displays signage framing rear projection screen and skylight applications among others.

The downside is that they are also the softest in the acrylic family. Acme plastics acrylic extruded clear sheets are available in a wide selection of thicknesses and sheet sizes. Choose from the options above to order custom cut to size clear extruded acrylic sheets. Mirrored scratch resistant acrylic sheets.

Production advancements have made it possible for materials of up to one inch in thickness without noticeable die lines which in the past have been a barrier for this material. Our extruded acrylic sheets are transparent moisture resistant and about half the weight of glass. Extruded acrylic is transparent moisture resistant and half the weight of glass but many times stronger. Extruded acrylic is also clearer than glass and will not yellow after prolonged sun exposure because it resists ultraviolet light degradation.

Crystal clear and color tinted options are available featuring no distortion or yellowing and offer better optical quality than glass. 187 on sizes under 48 x 96 extruded forming. Modified for increased impact strength over other types of acrylic these extruded acrylic sheets are often used for skylights and outdoor signs. Extruded cast acrylic sheet 060 to 220 sheets are extruded 354 to 944 are cast half the weight of glass more impact resistant meets ansi z97 1 for use as a safety glazing material clear colorless.

The materials allow for a broad range of design considerations that allow you the flexibility needed in your applications. The pellets are fed into the extrusion barrel and are driven through the barrel by a single or twin screw auger system. Extruded acrylic sheet features an impact resistant design that is up to three times stronger than double strength window glass and up to five times stronger than wire glass.