Lighter but Stronger
The most significant advantage of using acrylic plastic over glass is its lightweight. It’s 50% lighter than glass but more durable and stronger. Processing acrylic in the cast or extruded form will not only cut costs but will provide ten times more toughness than glass.
From a safety point of view, if, in any case, an acrylic sheet product breaks, it won’t shatter but will fracture into large dull(blunt) pieces.
That feature diversified its applicability to windows, shower doors, sliding doors, etc.
Easy to Maintain
As far as the cleaning and maintaining part is concerned, some usually unspoken rules must be followed. Acrylic should always be cleaned or wiped with a wet microfiber cloth.
Rough towels are also not recommended as they will create more scratches than removing them. Artificial cleaners should not be used as their chemicals will roughen the acrylic’s surface. Soapy water and Novus products will be ideal choices for cleaning.
Bonus Tip – It is recommended to clean the cloth with water to remove particles and grits because they can be responsible for leaving or enhancing the scratches on the acrylic’s surface.
Easy to Process and Shape
Acrylic plastic, when heated, becomes soft and moldable into various shapes, forms, and sizes. As it cools, it becomes hard and holds a formed shape, becoming more accessible to process in a machine.
The molds used are often made from metal or even wood. The process is inexpensive and versatile, as acrylic sheets can easily be bent into many shapes.
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