Acrylic is an incredibly versatile and useful plastic for applications requiring transparency. 

Cast, Continuous Cast and Extruded Acrylic are lighter alternatives to glass and are 

available in a wide selection of thicknesses, colors, finishes, shapes and sizes.

Acrylic is manufactured in two versions- cast and extruded.

Extruded Acrylic Sheet is manufactured by using a continuous extrusion process. 

Because an extrusion based process is used to manufacture the sheet, 

extruded acrylic has a lower molecular weight than sheets produced 

in the cell cast process.

This process creates a more economical sheet and tighter tolerances. 

Cast Acrylic Sheet provides the greatest optical clarity and stability. 

The process of casting yields a more rigid product, 

making it more chemical resistant and suited for applications that require 

thick, clear and distortion free material.

Extruded Acrylic:

- More economical

- Better thickness tolerance

- Thermoforms faster

- Less particle contamination to the sheet

Advantages:

- 10 times more impact resistant than glass.

- 50% lighter than glass.

- Can expand and contract 8 times as much as glass.

- Can be easily cut, drilled, routed, polished, cemented, laser cut and thermoformed.

- 92% light transmittance on clear sheets.

- Withstands exposure to sun, extreme cold, sudden temperature changes and salt water.

- Will not deteriorate, crack, discolor or become brittle after many years.

- Maximum continuous service temperature is approximately 180°F to 200°F, 

  depending on the application and grade.

- Breaks into large pieces which reduces injury.

- FDA, USDA and NSF compliant.

- Meets many local, city, state and government regulatory building codes.

Leading Markets:

- Aerospace

- Bath & Sanitary Ware

- Construction

- Glazing

- Manufacturing

- Marine / Aquariums

- Medical

- Optical

- Point-of-Purchase / Displays

- Retail

- Security

- Transportation