What Are Acrylic Sheets?
PLEXIGLAS or acrylic sheets, Plexiglass, are transparent plastic sheets that are highly clear and strong. Companies in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria are using cast acrylic sheets instead of using traditional glass in signage, displays, barriers, and architectural purposes.
Better than Glass: Acrylic sheets?
Yes. Clear acrylic sheets are 17 times stronger to impact, are 50 percent less weight and can transmit up to 92 percent of visible light as compared to glass at 80-90 percent. It would be safer and cost-effective installations that would perform better in businesses operating in Sandton, Rosebank, and Midrand.
Which are the main advantages of the Acrylic Plastic Sheets?
Unmatched Durability
The sheets of plexiglass are almost unbreakable. Acrylic has properties like enduring effects of hits, which glass never does, creating dangerous fragments, which makes it ideal to use in retail stores, sneeze guards, and other high-traffic sites in Gauteng, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.
There is excellent weather resistance.
Acrylic sheets are UV resistant and last 7-10 years of crystal clear use outside in exterior signage in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, and Nelspruit. Cast acrylic offers insulation that is 20 per cent greater than glass and manages the temperature changes in South Africa with ease.
Cost-Effective Solution
Transparent acrylic sheets which are light in weight save on shipping costs, and ease of installation as well as prevent the use of specialized equipment. In Centurion and Polokwane, businesses are also registered with cost of installations of 40 60% below that of glass and more long-term value.
Design Versatility
Frosted acrylic and colored acrylic sheets as well as mirror acrylic provide the flexibility that glass is unable to achieve. The product is easily cut, drilled and molded to create custom display cases, point-of-sale systems, and architectural elements. Between 1mm and 25mm, the thicknesses are appropriate in all applications.
Is it possible to use Acrylic as a substitute to glass in the case of protective barriers?
Absolutely. Having been in use since 2020, PLEXIGLAS acrylic made sneeze screens necessary in pharmacies, supermarkets, offices, hotels, and retail shops across South Africa. The supply of the premium acrylic will be regular owing to the partnership of Allrich Trading and ROHM Africa. The material is safe enough and is optically transparent to retain the customer experience.
What Thickness Do I Need?
1-3mm - Signage, picture frames
3-5mm - showcases, safety screens.
5-10mm - Retail advertising, aquariums.
10mm+ - architectural glazing, massive barriers.
Allrich SA assists companies within Randburg and Soweto and the entire nine provinces to choose the best specifications of their projects.
What is the performance of Acrylic in Signage?
In cases involving East London to Cape Town commercial signage, the plexiglass acrylic will be largely superior to glass. The light weight allows heavier signs without any structural issue. High quality transmissions of light produce brighter images. Impact resistance signifies that signs can withstand the weather and unintentional wear in South Africa, which is crucial when the signs are outdoors.
Making the Right Choice
To South African businesses, whether it is in the commercial districts of Johannesburg or the businesses in Durban, acrylic sheets are offering them unmatched performance and value. In the upgrade of installations or new projects that are planned, premium cast acrylic offers the longevity, transparency, and flexibility that the modern business requires.
Offer transparent acrylic sheets at professional level under local expertise and supply stability all over South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
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Likewise similar with 40-60% reduced installation. Greater long-term value because it is more durable, and lightweight and easy to handle.
Ultra-violet protectiveness, the quality cast acrylic stays clear 7-10 years outdoors. Much better than ordinary plastics.
17x more impact-resistant. Broken, makes shrewd edged pieces--no harmful glass pieces. Much safer overall.
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