Extruded Acrylic Sheet Stock

Acrylic or pmma pellets are fed from a containment silo to a feed hopper above an extruder line.

Extruded acrylic sheet stock.

The pellets are fed into the extrusion barrel and are driven through the barrel by a single or twin screw auger system. Extruded acrylic sheet is more economical and has a lower forming temperature while the cast acrylic sheet is more scratch resistant. Use the links below to shop for in stock plastic sheets made from uhmw acetal polycarbonate peek ptfe nylon 6 cast nylon 6 6 pvc and polypropylene. Our extruded acrylic sheets are more impact resistant and half the weight of glass making them ideal for household remodeling renovations protecting expensive surfaces.

Cast acrylic has a less consistent sheet thickness with up to 10 variation possible across the panel. They also meet the requirements of ansi z97 1 for use as. Our acrylic stock shapes feature superior chemical sunlight uv resistance. Extruded plexiglass acrylic sheets on the other hand have a higher tolerance when heated or bent and are typically more malleable than cast plexiglass acrylic sheets.

It is thermo formable and can be reworked hot which is not always. Both extruded and cast acrylic sheets comply with fda requirements for food contact which also makes it an ideal choice for restaurants retail stores grocery stores cafeterias and much more. Plastics international carries a large selection of in stock plastic sheet and we can custom cut sheets to your specifications. Having us sell plexiglass sheets cut to size will normally save on shipping costs smaller packages ship cheaper via ups.

Whether you re looking for an existing plastic stock shape plastic custom extrusions plastic custom injection molding or plastic cnc machined sheet seagate plastics has. High quality impact modified dr grade acrylic profiles for use in pop displays. Softer with a lower melting temperature than in its cast form extruded acrylic is easier to laser cut rout and polishes more cost effectively. Extruded acrylic provides the most uniformity in thickness and is also the most economical.

With a 9001 2015 iso quality certification we deliver high quality cost competitive stock shapes and custom plastic extrusions on a timeline to fit your companies needs. We stock a wide variety of plexiglass clear acrylic plexiglass sheet panels cell cast acrylic plastic sheet acrylic glass sheets shapes tinted colored non glare plexiglass plastic mirror and textures. Extruded acrylic sheets are manufactured by a continuous production process. Production advancements have made it possible for materials of up to one inch in thickness without noticeable die lines which in the past have been a barrier for this material.