Tis’ the season for sparkle & shine!
Acrylic sheet material is the perfect substrate for your event planning needs. Acrylic plastic is commonly used for displays, and many other plastic accessories to add style to any party. However, there are even more places that specialized acrylic plastic sheets shine! Acrilex has got you covered with a vast array of stocked acrylic sheets. […]
Is ABS the Same as Acrylic? ABS vs. Acrylic
Is ABS the Same as Acrylic? ABS vs. Acrylic ABS and acrylic are both sturdy plastics that have multiple uses in many different industries. There always seem to be questions when comparing acrylic and ABS or to other plastics. The most frequently asked questions include: Is ABS the same as acrylic? What’s the difference between […]
Military Spec Products
Certain plastic materials have been specified for use in both military and commercial components found on fighter jets, pressurized aircraft, helicopters, and more, for decades. To ensure consistent and reliable performance, military specifications have been developed. These durable, high-performance plastics must meet these exacting specifications for use in Aircraft transparencies, instrument panels and windows, required […]
Digital Printing on Acrylic
Digital UV printing uses ultraviolet lights to dry or cure ink as it is printed. UV cured inks are weather-resistant and offer increased-resistance to fading. This type of printing works for 8 ft. by 4 ft. plastic sheets, up to 2 inches thick, to be directly printed on. UV printing on acrylic plastic is often […]
The Acrylic Plastic Advantage
Acrylic plastic is a common building material that is often referred to as Plexiglass. This synthetic polymer is a versatile material with distinct advantages typically as a glass replacement. Acrylic plastics are used in a variety of different applications across industries including point-of-purchase displays, covid shields, windows, signage, furniture, aquariums, etc. Easy to Fabricate Easy […]
What are ABS plastic sheets used for?
What are ABS plastic sheets used for? Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic is engineered thermoplastic material. It’s often called simply ABS plastic. Since the opaque raw material is versatile, there are a wide range of uses for niche industries. The most common usage is in the manufacture of 3D printing products and in the plastic injection […]