Difference between Acrylic and Plexiglass

Difference between Acrylic and Plexiglass

Jinbao Plastic is a manufacturer that supplies plastic sheets including acrylic sheets, PVC foam boards, and much more, with superior quality at attractive pricing. Is there a difference between Plexiglass and Acrylic sheets? We received a lot of questions on this topic. Today, I will be sharing it in detail.

In short, the answer is a no for sure, plexiglass is just another name for acrylic sheets. The name came from the brand Plexiglas, as time passes it becomes a generic term for acrylic.

The production of Polymethyl methacrylate was introduced in the 1930s, shortly later it was introduced in 1936 by the American Company named Rohm Haas.

The raw materials are sulphuric acid, hydrogen cyanide, methanol, and acetone. These materials are harmful when they are alone, but the end products are surprisingly safe to use. The residual of the products is carbon dioxide and water.

These transparent acrylic sheets can be used for glazing large surfaces, including wind blocks and noise barriers. Furthermore, casted acrylic sheets can be used in large aquariums and pools in zoos.

However, it needs a certain thickness to ensure the safeness. If you chose to use glass, a 30 cm thickness transparency will be too low, but Jinbao acrylic sheets can reach 94% transmission and the weight will be much lighter.

Two types of Acrylic Sheets: Cast and Extruded

The cast acrylic are molded in the process into a flat sheet and come in different finishing and colors. The extruded types are rolled into a flat thinner sheet. Thus, the thickness decreases, while the sheet surface increases, making the extruded sheets a larger surface.

The disadvantage of extruded one is that the stresses in the sheet material increase, and during your processing, it will be prone to cracking. Thus, if you have the budget, Jinbao highly recommends you, get the cast acrylic sheets.

In short, choosing Jinbao will be your best choice, we have 35 production lines with a monthly output of 2,100 tons. To support your supply needs, we are looking forward to having you onboard with us in our business journey! Contact us now!