Nowadays, acrylic is a highly recommendable and commonly used material for the manufacturing of modern decoration products. It is also known as Perspex, Plexiglass, PMMA, etc. Acrylic is usually available in transparent color, but according to the customer’s need, it can be customized into any color and tints range.
The 5 amazing facts about acrylic can be given as follows:
Fact I: History of Acrylic
· The original form of this plastic material is acrylic acid. But later scientists discovered that we can derive methacrylic acid from its original form acrylic acid. This acid is combined with methanol to get methyl methacrylate.
· In 1877, two chemists from Germany discovered the process of Polymerization in which methyl methacrylate is turned into PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate). This is the acrylic plastic that is commonly used today for various purposes.
Fact II: Acrylic’s Physical Property
· Acrylic has two main types, i.e., Cast and Extruded.
· Acrylic and its product have a 92% of the light transmission rate.
· Acrylic material is light in weight.
· It is a scratch-resistant material.
· Fact III: Manufacturing and Acrylic Processing
· Acrylic is processed by “Polymerization” (a process of creating a reaction between methyl methacrylate and a catalyst.)
· Acrylic is mainly a thermoplastic; hence this material can be retransformed into liquid form even after its production.
· Acrylic is a material that can be intricated into any shape with laser cutting and various other cuttings as well.
Fact IV: Maintenance and Care of Acrylic
· Acrylic can be cleaned easily by polishing its surface using a mild cleaning compound.
· Light scratches from acrylic sheets can be removed easily by using harsh compounds.
· Acrylic cannot be glued easily, special solvent of chemicals along with heat helps to glue this material.
· With proper guidance, cutting and drilling of acrylic material become easier with standard tools of woodworking.
Fact V: Different uses of Acrylic Material
· Acrylic is considered a multipurpose transparent plastic, and acrylic products can be used for commercial as well as home decoration purposes.
· It can be prepared as a polished acrylic sheet also, that is mainly used as a protected coating on furniture and outdoor surfaces.
· Acrylic can be used as a material for 3D Printing, with transparent and black & white strings.
· Acrylic panel is commonly used to make aquariums because it is inexpensive, lightweight, and break-resistant.
· Signage for retail is designed with acrylic material since it gives a beautiful transparent visual to its display. Acrylic display cases are the new trend nowadays and used for showcase purpose.
· Factually, Acrylic was used in periscopes of the submarine, for tower shields and protective canopies, and windows of jets during World War II.
Conclusion:
Acrylic is having various amazing properties and that’s why it is a commonly used plastic material for commercial as well as home decoration purposes. Our company provides various services for Acrylic fabrication in Dubai, contact us today for more details.