Extruded Acrylic Sheets

The pellets are fed into the extrusion barrel and are driven through the barrel by a single or twin screw auger system.

Extruded acrylic sheets. 187 on sizes under 48 x 96 extruded forming. Extruded acrylic costs less than cast and is more dimensionally stable meaning the thickness is more consistent across sheets. Light transmittance is 92 tolerance. Extruded acrylic is transparent moisture resistant and half the weight of glass but many times stronger.

Acrylic or pmma pellets are fed from a containment silo to a feed hopper above an extruder line. Extruded acrylic provides the most uniformity in thickness and is also the most economical. Choose from the options above to order custom cut to size clear extruded acrylic sheets. 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.

This material is a better choice for outdoor use than polycarbonate because it is scratch and uv resistant and it maintains clarity over time. The materials allow for a broad range of design considerations that allow you the flexibility needed in your applications. Plexiglass sheet is a glazing signage sneeze guard window or display material that is strong moisture resistant is more clear than glass. Our extruded acrylic sheets are transparent moisture resistant and about half the weight of glass.

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. Modified for increased impact strength over other types of acrylic these extruded acrylic sheets are often used for skylights and outdoor signs. Extruded acrylic sheets are manufactured by a continuous production process. Plexiglass sheet extruded acrylic plastic sheet is available in cut to size sheets full sheets or standard basic sizes.

Extruded acrylic sheet is easy to cut glue polish bend and thermoform. 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. Mirrored scratch resistant acrylic sheets. Acme plastics acrylic extruded clear sheets are available in a wide selection of thicknesses and sheet sizes.

Crystal clear and color tinted options are available featuring no distortion or yellowing and offer better optical quality than glass. The downside is that they are also the softest in the acrylic family. Plexiglass can also be heat formed without loss of optical clarity.