A cost-effective alternative to cell cast sheet, continuous cast acrylic sheet is created by pouring polymerized acrylic onto steel platform, then continually heating and cooling it between highly polished steel plates to control curing and produce an exceptionally clear and stable final product.
Continuous Cast Acrylic
Continuous Cast Acrylic: Clear, consistent, versatile, ideal for skylights and displays.
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Zip code: 43229 |
Product Overview
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Performance Characteristics:
Typical Properties of Continuous Cast Acrylic
Common Properties
- Common Brand Names OPTIX®, ACRYLITE®
- Typical Thickness Size 0.06, 0.125, 0.25, 0.5 in
- Typical Lengths 48, 96, 120 in
- Typical Widths 48, 60, 72 in
- Friendly Names Continuous Acrylic, CC Acrylic
- Common Profiles Sheet, Rod
Physical Properties
- Mass per unit volume 0.91g/cm³
- Amount of water absorbed on exposure to water 0.01%
- Amount of moisture absorbed from environment at equilibrium 0.2%
- Shrinkage of plastic upon cooling 0.5 - 1.5%
- Rate of flow of polyethylene when melted 10g/10 min
Electrical Properties
- Dielectric Strength 450V/mil
- Dielectric Constant 2.7
- Dissipation Factor 0.006
- Volume Resistivity 1x10^15ohm-cm
- Surface Resistivity 1x10^15ohm/square
- Arc Resistance 135seconds
- Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) PTI 600V
- Thermal Coefficient of Dielectric Constant 9ppm/°C
- Breakdown Voltage 20kV/mm
Mechanical Properties
- Hardness, Rockwell R 102Rockwell R
- Tensile Strength, Ultimate 7600psi
- Tensile Strength, Yield 8000psi
- Elongation at Break 4.5%
- Elongation at Yield 3.2%
- Modulus of Elasticity 450000psi
- Flexural Yield Strength 11500psi
- Flexural Modulus 490000psi
- Compressive Yield Strength 11000psi
- Bearing Yield Strength 4500psi
- Shear Strength 5300psi
- Izod Impact, Notched 0.4ft-lb/in
- Izod Impact, Unnotched 1ft-lb/in
- Gardner Impact 8in-lb
- Falling Dart Impact 160in-lb
- Instrumented Impact Total Energy 12ft-lb
Thermal Properties
- CTE, linear 70µm/m-°C
- CTE, linear, Transverse to Flow 70µm/m-°C
- Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi) 104°C
- Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi) 96°C
- Vicat Softening Point 110°C
- Flammability HBUL94
- Max Continuous Operating Temperature 185°F
- Minimum Operating Temperature - 40°F
- Thermal Conductivity 0.19W/m-°C
Regulations
- UL-94 Flame Class
- FDA
- ASTM/Mil-Spec
- RoHS Compliant
- REACH Compliant
Literature and Data Sheets
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Plaskolite OPTIX® L Designer Colors Acrylic PlaskoliteView
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Plaskolite OPTIX® L Series Continuous Cast Acrylic PlaskoliteView
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Plaskolite OPTIX® L Series Ecoshade™ Acrylic PlaskoliteView
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Plaskolite OPTIX® L Series Utran Acrylic PlaskoliteView
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A cost-effective alternative to cell cast sheet, continuous cast acrylic sheet is created by pouring polymerized acrylic onto steel platforms, then continually heating and cooling it between highly polished steel plates to control curing and produce an exceptionally clear and stable final product. Continuous cast acrylic sheets are superior to the traditional cell cast sheets in maintaining a consistent and uniform thickness throughout the entire sheet.
Best known for its creative range of sizes, colors and tints and ease of fabrication and forming, continuous cast acrylic sheet is the material of choice for many skylight, hot tub/spa, and point of purchase display, event display, and sign manufacturers. Its combination of high molecular weight and thickness tolerance make it ideal for these applications.
Continuous cast acrylic sheets are available in a range of thicknesses, widths, lengths, colors and textures. Contact us today to learn more information!
Common Applications
Cabinet Signs
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Channel Letters
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Hot Tubs / Spas
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Point of Sale Displays (POS)
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Store Fixtures
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Safety Partition
In environments where separation is critical to maintaining the safety and ...
Aquariums
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Riot Shields
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Common Industries
Plastic and Metal Fabrication
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Recreation
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Security and Protection
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Signage
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Architectural Glazing
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Automotive
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Zip code: 43229 |
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