PMMA VS. PC
Q: Should you choose PMMA acrylic, or PC?
A: Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, mainly need to consider the usage and environment, the following is a comparison table between acrylic and PC for your reference:
A: Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, mainly need to consider the usage and environment, the following is a comparison table between acrylic and PC for your reference:
ITEM | PMMA (Acrylic) | PC (Polycarbonate) |
Proportion | 1.19 | 1.2 |
Impact resistance | Fragile | 30 times stronger than acrylic |
Transmittance | 92% | 88% |
Processing temperature | Under 80°C | Under 120°C |
Water absorption | 0.3~0.4% | 0.1~0.2% |
Under prolonged UV light exposure | Not easy to yellow |
easy to yellow, Need to add UV absorber layer |
Flame retardant degree | Low (UL 94 level HB) | High (UL 94 level V0) |
Selling cost | Ordinary | More Expensive |
Q: What are the advantages of acrylic PMMA?
Transmittance(ASTM D1003)
Rockwell hardness (ASTM D785)
Heat distortion temperature (ASTM
D648)
Bending strength (ASTM
D790)
Weatherability - the extent to which the color changes with exposure time
The extent to which the flexural strength of PMMA varies with exposure time
Related Applications

Exhibition Space Partition esign
Take advantage of the transparent properties and changing colors of acrylic tube materials to create unique and memorable displays. It is suitable for various types of exhibitions, exhibitions, events, showrooms and other places to divide the display space and display products or services.
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Air Delivery System Application
It is a system that uses compressed air to transmit files or objects, which can reduce manual operations and material handling while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of transmission.

Kaleidoscope Application
Take the kaleidoscope, for example, which often provides children and adults with a wonderful visual experience, allowing people to enjoy the changes in colors and patterns. In addition, it can also demonstrate the characteristics of light and teach students about the principles of light refraction and reflection.
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Train Model Display
Acrylic display boxes can protect long model souvenirs while providing a stylish, modern and safe display platform for your collection, and can also add a unique visual effect and sense of value.

Furniture Applications
Acrylic sticks can also serve many creative and practical purposes. Due to the transparency and sturdiness of acrylic rods, it can bring a unique visual effect and modern feel in furniture design. In addition, combining acrylic rods with other materials, such as metal, wood, etc., can also create more rich and diverse design effects. Whether it’s modern, minimalist or otherwise, acrylic rods make a great addition to furniture designs.