Acrylic

Acrylic is a transparent material with a smooth surface, that is free of striation.

AE stocks Acrylic in rod, tube or sheet and can be cut to size, fabricated, custom machined and polished, as per customer specification.

Main Characteristics of Acrylic

  • Half the weight of glass

  • Stronger than glass

  • Clearer than glass (93% transparency rate)

  • Can be shaded

  • Can be chemically welded

  • Can be manufactured in a variety of colours

Applications

  • Sight glasses

  • Fluid level indicators

  • Inspection windows

  • Furniture and displays

  • Lighting