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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Any clear transparent thermoplastic sheet that may be used as a replacement for window glass. Polymer types include acrylics, polycarbonates, and polyesters. | Any clear transparent thermoplastic sheet that may be used as a replacement for window glass. Polymer types include acrylics, polycarbonates, and polyesters. | ||
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− | + | ! Polymer | |
+ | ! Advantages | ||
+ | ! Applications | ||
+ | ! Commercial brands | ||
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+ | | Acrylic | ||
+ | | optically clear, lightweight, can be obtained in many sizes and shapes, forming does not affect clarity | ||
+ | | Display cases, light fixtures, transparent shelves for lightweight materials, indoor and outdoor signage; UV grades available | ||
+ | | Optix, Plexiglas, Acrylite | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Polycarbonate | ||
+ | | high strength and stiffness; lighter than glass; easy to machine, impact resistant, may be exposed to high heat | ||
+ | | bluulet proof windows and doors, windshields and protective barriers, visors in sporting gear, signage; UV grade signs for outdoor use | ||
+ | | Lexan; Tuffak (formerly Makrolon); Palsun | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Polyester | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Vivak, Dartex | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Vinyl | ||
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+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |} | ||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == |
Revision as of 13:11, 23 August 2023
- Record in progress***
Description
Any clear transparent thermoplastic sheet that may be used as a replacement for window glass. Polymer types include acrylics, polycarbonates, and polyesters.
Polymer | Advantages | Applications | Commercial brands |
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Acrylic | optically clear, lightweight, can be obtained in many sizes and shapes, forming does not affect clarity | Display cases, light fixtures, transparent shelves for lightweight materials, indoor and outdoor signage; UV grades available | Optix, Plexiglas, Acrylite |
Polycarbonate | high strength and stiffness; lighter than glass; easy to machine, impact resistant, may be exposed to high heat | bluulet proof windows and doors, windshields and protective barriers, visors in sporting gear, signage; UV grade signs for outdoor use | Lexan; Tuffak (formerly Makrolon); Palsun |
Polyester | Vivak, Dartex | ||
Vinyl |