ACRYLIC und POLYCARBONATE
Large selection of colors and thicknesses on stock
We carry an extensive assortment of sheet material in clear and colored transparent acrylic in standard quality (commonly known under the brand name Plexiglas of the Röhm (Evonik)) or precision cast acrylic LUXACRYL® and extruded polycarbonate.
ANTIFLEX® is our brand name for materials that offer diffuse and/or optical anti-reflection coating.
Your benefits
Ex Stock
30+ different types of substrates
50 different colours
11 different thicknessesFast delivery without minimum order quantity
Special production and colour matching
ready from 20 m²
Features:
Available with a variety of coatings and surface refinements, e.g.:
hard coating
anti-reflection coating (cast in, diffused or optically anti-reflection coated)
conductive coating
cast-in mesh
print and andhesives
Due to their excellent optical properties, ttv's materials have proven to be particularly suitable for use as display windows or cover glasses for electronic displays. But they are also successfully used in model making or creative design projects.
Special effects can be achieved by using ttv's light collector (LISA) materials. Here, the light entering through the surface of the acrylic glass is collected and exits concentrated at the cut edges, thus creating luminous edges.
In four fluorescent colours blue (colour number 5050L), yellow (colour number 5052L), orange (colour number 5059L) and red (colour number 5063L) these materials combine glossy smooth surfaces and high transparency with a luminous, colour-intensive edge effect.
Another material for special applications is LUXACRYL-SP, which has a top quality silver mirror finish on the back.
For luminaires and lighting applications, various opaque materials and diffusers are available or can be custom manufactured for your project by laminating several materials (see LUXACRYL opal, POLYCARBONATE-STR1 and LAMINATES).
ttv supplies all materials as semi-finished products (sheets), cut to size or finished according to customer drawings in highest precision and excellent quality (no minimum order quantity!)
Possible Applications of ACRYLIC and POLYCARBONATE:
as display windows in front of HMIs, operating units, machine controls, IPCs etc.
as optical filters in scanners and sensors
for digital signage applications
in model and furniture making
In luminaire construction, as diffuser in front of LEDs
Ready to get specific?
Stephan Zuber
executive director
Frequently asked questions about acrlyic and polycarbonate:
What is the difference between acrylic glass, PMMA and Plexiglas?
Acrylic glass and PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) are synonymous designations for the same material. Plexiglas is a brand name under which acrylic glass is offered by Röhm (Evonik).
What fire safety classification (UL listing) do acrylic glass and polycarbonate have?
Acrylic glass is available with UL listing of maximum HB, polycarbonate with UL listing up to UL94-V0.
Do acrylic glass and polycarbonate comply with the RoHS and REACH regulations?
Our substrates are RoHS compliant and do not contain any substances listed on the most current Candidate List for inclusion in Annex XIV of REACH/SVHC above the threshold level of 0.1% by weight of the article.
Do you only offer finished display filters?
No. All our materials can also be obtained in standard sheet format.
What is the difference between acrylic glass and polycarbonate?
Cast acrylic glass is a very smooth, optically clear plastic that is very easy to cut or process using a laser. Acrylic glass is UV-resistant and also UV-shielding and harder (more scratch-resistant) than polycarbonate, but this makes it more brittle and more susceptible to breakage. The continuous operating temperature is between -20°C and +80°C. Polycarbonate is a soft and therefore scratch-sensitive material, but it is break-resistant and therefore suitable for vandal-proof applications, for example. However, it is not UV-resistant and is difficult to laser cut (brown, burnt cut edge). The maximum continuous operating temperature is approx. 110°C.
Why does polycarbonate sometimes turn yellowish over time?
As polycarbonate is not UV-resistant, it can yellow and become brittle over time when used outdoors and exposed to UV radiation. Then the break resistance is no longer guaranteed.