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PALGLAS® FLAT ACRYLIC SHEET

Clarity and beauty to make every application attractive

PALGLAS flat extruded acrylic (PMMA) offers clarity, light transmission, and UV resistance that is comparable to glass, but with half the weight of glass. Available in clear, standard colors and custom colors (with minimum order quantities), PALGLAS opens up a world of design options for designers, including small fabricated or milled items, POP displays, signage, or transparent furniture. Even applications such as highway acoustic barriers can be designed with a sense of artistry and style thanks to its resistance to gases emitted from vehicles. Whether cutting, machining, bending or finishing, PALGLAS acrylic sheets are fabrication-friendly. So with only a few (if any) tools beyond those typically found in a well-supplied shop environment, you can use the material with a dozen different methods to achieve a finished product. PALGLAS is one of many products that Palram offers for these market segments.

Print & Display

Fabrication

Construction & Architecture

Main Benefits

Clear - up to 92% light transmission
Inherently UV resistant
Stronger than glass and less than half its weight
High gloss appearance
Can be formed and fabricated
Easy to mount
Good chemical resistance
Good thermal insulation

Typical Applications

High traffic acoustic barriers
Lightweight high-clarity glazing
Attractive fabricated items
Transparent furniture
Light fixtures
Illuminated and dimensional signage
POP displays

APPLICATIONS

Acoustic Barriers

Even applications such as highway acoustic barriers can be designed with a sense of artistry and style thanks to the resistance of PALGLAS to gases emitted from vehicles.

POP Displays

Display case tops constructed from PALGLAS clear acrylic sheets (display bases were made with PALOPAQUE).

Signage & Channel Letters

PALGLAS can be cut and fabricated for use in dimensional channel letters.

Acoustic Barriers

PALGLAS is used around the globe to create beautiful and artful acoustic barriers for highways due to its inherent resistance to UV and auto exhaust gases.

Dimensions

Type:	Product Availability
Thickness - Standard (mm)	2-10
Thickness - Special (mm)	1.5, 1.8, 12 - 30
Width x Length (mm)	1250 x 2050 , 1220 x 2440 , 2050 x 3050
Colors	Transparent: Clear. Translucent: White Opal

Dimensions Note * Other Colors And Dimensions Are Available Upon Request, Subject To Minimum Quantity. Please Contact Your PALRAM Distributor For More Information.

Physical Properties

Typical Physical Properties

Property ASTM	Method	Conditions	Units	Value
Density	(D-792)		g/cm³	1.19
HDT (Heat deflection temperature)	(D-648)	Load: 1.82MP	ºC	91
Service temperature range			ºC	-40 to +80
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion	(D-696)		cm/cm ºC	7.0 x 10-⁵
Thermal conductivity	(C-177)		W/m K	0.19
Tensile strength at break	(D-638)	1 mm/min.	MPa	70
Elongation at break	(D-638)	10 mm/min.	%	4
Tensile modulus of alsticity	(D-638)	1 mm/min.	%	3200
Flexural strength	(D-790)	1 mm/min.	MPa	110
Flexural modulus	(D-790)	1 mm/min.	MPa	3200
Izod impact strength noched	(D-256)	23ºC	J	16
Rockwell hardness	(D-785)		R scale	123R
Light transmission	(D-1003)	Clear sheet	%	92
Haze	(D-1003)	Clear sheet	%	<1
Yellowness index	(D-1003)	Clear sheet		<1.5

Acoustic Barrier Note * Applies To PALGLAS 15mm & 20mm Sheets.

Acoustic Barrier Related Certification

Type:	Acoustic Barrier Related Certification*
Standard	Definition	Classification
EN 1794	Road traffic noise reducing devices: Non-acoustic performances	Compliance
EN 1793	Road traffic noise reducing devices: Acoustic performance	Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What are three-dimensional or 3D logo signs?

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3D letters and/or 3D logos are made of plastic, metal or foam. They reinforce an upscale image and create a clear highlighted message. These signs can be illuminated when required.

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Should products be pre-dried before thermoforming?

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This depends on the production date and storage conditions of the product before thermoforming. It is recommended to check the product before thermoforming is attempted.

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Is the PE film suitable for thermoforming applications?

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Most of Palram's products that are delivered with PE film covering are suitable for thermoforming. In general, we recommend using clear PE and not printed PE.

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How do I polish the edges of acrylic?

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Acrylic edges can be polished by heating them with a torch, blowing hot air on them, or rotating a brush with wax.

Can the percentage of light transmission be controlled? I need a lot of light but I need it to be diffused.

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Palram offers various LT% parameters - from 0% to 90%. In addition, we offer a color called a “diffuser” that allows 85% of the light in while diffusing it by 100%. The result is a light-transmitting panel that is not transparent but is highly translucent.

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How do I design the secondary steel support spacings for roofing/siding?

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Palram created specific loading tables for each product. Please visit our website and download the specific catalog.

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Which of Palram's sheets are suitable for printing, sign & display applications?

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For use in illuminated signage, PALSUN, PALSUN CS (Coil Stock) and PALGLAS are suitable for the sign face; and PALBOARD, PALOPAQUE, and PALIGHT for the body of the letters or symbols. For print & display, Palram's entire product portfolio can be used based on the specific application. This choice depends on a combination of several parameters, including the cost of the media, its durability, and its suitability for the specific application. Please visit Palram’s Flat sheet application catalog for more information.

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Which materials can be used in the construction of my sign?

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Sign faces are usually made from polycarbonate or acrylic. For extreme conditions such as heavy hail, low temperatures, or high temperatures produced when thermo-forming, polycarbonate is probably more suitable. For sign boxes or channel letter cans, PVC, multi-layered PVC and foam PVC can be used.

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Which material diffuses the light better?

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The diffusion is not defined by the material, but by the diffusion additive that is part of the manufacturing formula. The materials should be selected by their fit to the application (e.g. polycarbonate for thermo-forming or extreme weather). Usually products marked with sign grade and/or diffusion grades have greater light diffusion than others.

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What is an illuminated sign?

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A sign that is illuminated by an electrical light source (fluorescent\LED).

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What is the most accurate white point that is suitable for wide-format printing?

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There are different white substrates available but in order to achieve a true colored image according to the design, a process of profiling (ICC profile) needs to be done. By using a natural white substrate (a tint which been made with no extra additives), the process of measuring and profiling becomes very simple and fast.

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How do I handle inkjet printable media before and after printing?

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Before: use a protected sheet with PE masking, store unused inkjet printable media in original packaging and in a clean area, and avoid touching the print side by handling the edges of the sheet or by using lint-free white gloves.

After: avoid any finishing until prints are completely dry, store the printed media in a clean environment, and avoid dust from sticking to the fresh cured ink.

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What is the difference between a polypropylene sheet and PVC?

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In terms of ink adhesion properties, both polymers act very differently. PVC is a ready-to-use polymer so no pre-treatment needs to be done before printing (on rigid or flexible media). Polypropylene has different chemical properties and for this reason, needs to get a pre-treatment coat ('Corona'), which has a limited shelf life.

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What is the best wide-format inkjet media (substrate) for my application?

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This is based on a combination of several parameters, but the main ones are the cost of the media and its durability, and its fit to the required application. Please visit Palram’s Flat Sheet Application Catalog.

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What can assure accurate double-sided printing or recto verso prints?

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A strict spec of diagonal (from angle to angle) during the production process is feasible for this.

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