Acrylic (PMMA)

Overview of Injection Molded PMMA

Injection-molded PMMA grades differ in properties: General-purpose PMMA offers optical clarity but limited impact resistance. High-impact PMMA adds durability. Optical-grade PMMA ensures superior clarity. High-performance PMMA combines strength and clarity, and UV-resistant PMMA offers protection against UV degradation. These differences suit various applications.

Neway employs various grades of injection molded PMMA, including:

• Plexiglas® (General-Purpose PMMA)

• Altuglas® (High-Impact PMMA)

• Optix® (Optical-Quality PMMA)

• Lucite® (High-Performance PMMA)

• Acrylite® (UV-Resistant PMMA)

Plexiglas® (General-Purpose PMMA)

1. Optical Clarity: Plexiglas® PMMA offers exceptional optical clarity, making it suitable for essential transparency and visibility applications. It is commonly used for transparent displays, windows, and signage.

2. Ease of Molding: Plexiglas® can be easily molded into various shapes and sizes, allowing for versatility in design. This property makes it a preferred material for various general-purpose applications.

3. Chemical Resistance: Plexiglas® exhibits good chemical resistance, making it suitable for use in environments where exposure to chemicals or solvents is a concern, such as chemical storage containers.

Altuglas® (High-Impact PMMA)

1. High Impact Resistance: Altuglas® PMMA is known for its exceptional impact resistance, even at low temperatures. This property makes it an excellent choice for applications requiring durability and protection, such as safety shields and aircraft windows.

2. Clarity: Despite its high impact resistance, Altuglas® maintains good optical clarity. This property is valuable in applications like instrument panels and protective barriers where clarity and strength are essential.

3. Outdoor Use: Altuglas® performs well in outdoor environments due to its resistance to UV degradation. This makes it suitable for outdoor signage, skylights, and protective barriers.

Optix® (Optical-Quality PMMA)

1. Superior Optical Clarity: Optix® PMMA is renowned for its superior optical clarity, with minimal distortion. It is the ideal choice for applications where precision and high-quality optics are critical, such as optical lenses and camera lenses.

2. Dimensional Stability: Optix® maintains its shape and optical properties under varying environmental conditions. This stability is essential in optical applications where precision is paramount.

3. Medical Devices: Optix®'s exceptional clarity and biocompatibility make it suitable for medical devices like diagnostic equipment and transparent components for healthcare instruments.

Lucite® (High-Performance PMMA)

1. Strength: Lucite® PMMA is valued for its strength, making it suitable for applications requiring durability and structural integrity. It is often used in architectural glazing, lighting fixtures, and aircraft windows.

2. UV Resistance: Lucite® offers good UV resistance, ensuring long-term performance in outdoor applications. This property is essential for products like outdoor lighting and architectural components.

3. High-Performance Environments: Lucite®'s combination of strength and resistance to environmental factors makes it an excellent choice for high-performance environments where reliability is critical.

Acrylite® (UV-Resistant PMMA)

1. UV Protection: Acrylite® PMMA is explicitly designed for UV protection. It offers excellent shielding against harmful UV rays, making it suitable for outdoor applications like protective barriers and greenhouse glazing.

2. Optical Clarity: Despite its UV resistance, Acrylite® maintains optical clarity, ensuring it does not compromise visibility or light transmission. This property is vital in applications like skylights and signage.

3. Longevity: Acrylite® is known for its long-term durability, even outdoors. It resists yellowing and degradation, making it a preferred choice for long-lasting, weather-resistant products.

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