PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are thermoplastics based on polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). PMMA molding compounds are standardized to DIN 7745 / ISO 8257.
PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are characterized by a number of chemical, physical and technical properties which are indispensable for manufacturing high-quality components by injection molding, injection blow molding and extrusion processes.
PLEXIGLAS® crystal-clear molding compound grades are so transparent that moldings and semifinished products manufactured from them provide the highest possible light transmission of 92%, i.e. show only the physically unavoidable reflection loss of 4% at each surface.
Their unique clarity makes it possible to obtain particularly pure colors with an outstanding degree of precision. This in turn ensures the production of white and other colors with excellent lighting engineering properties, such as superior diffusion at relatively low light loss.
As confirmed by tests in all of the world's climates, PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds show unsurpassed resistance to weathering and aging. They do not turn yellow or wear away, show no deterioration of their properties and are not subject to decay.
Owing to their chemical composition, PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are uniquely suitable for chemical and physical recycling.
In addition to their pleasant feel and sound, moldings and semifinished products made from PLEXIGLAS® (PMMA) possess the greatest surface hardness and therefore the best abrasion resistance of all thermoplastics. This ensures that they keep their high gloss even after prolonged use.
Standard PLEXIGLAS® Molding Compounds
PLEXIGLAS® 6N molding compound with good flow and low heat deflection temperature under load applications: injection molding of thin-walled items with long flow paths |
PLEXIGLAS® 7N molding compound with good flow (somewhat inferior to PLEXIGLAS® 6N) and average heat deflection temperature applications: injection molding of optical and technical parts such as nameplates, covers, magnifying glasses, lenses, housewares and many other uses |
PLEXIGLAS® 8N molding compound with high heat deflection temperature under load. Slightly inferior flow to PLEXIGLAS® 7N applications: injection molding of technical components to satisfy higher demands on heat deflection temperature (e.g. lighting industry, automotive industry (taillights ... ) |
PLEXIGLAS® 7H variety of PLEXIGLAS® 7N with higher molecular weight and improved stress crack resistance. Somewhat tougher than PLEXIGLAS® 7N at the same heat deflection temperature under load. applications: extrusion of profiles and sheets for lighting engineering |
PLEXIGLAS® 7M variety of PLEXIGLAS® 7H with improved flow applications: extrusion of profiles and sheets for lighting engineering |
PLEXIGLAS® 8H variety of PLEXIGLAS® 8N with higher molecular weight and improved stress crack resistance. Somewhat tougher than PLEXIGLAS® 8N at the same heat deflection temperature under load. applications: extrusion of profiles and sheets for lighting engineering |
zkBR Series With its special optical characteristics and balanced property spectrum, the zkBR series is the basis for impact-modified PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds. |
PLEXIGLAS® zk4BR |
PLEXIGLAS® zk5BR |
PLEXIGLAS® zk6BR |
zkHC Series This series is characterized by even higher stress crack resistance than that of PLEXIGLAS® zkBR molding compounds. |
PLEXIGLAS® zk4HC |
PLEXIGLAS® zk5HC |
PLEXIGLAS® zk6HC |
zkHF Series This is distinguished from the standard PMMA molding compounds by its superior flow. |
PLEXIGLAS® zk5HF |
PLEXIGLAS® zk6HF |
zk Series These grades show much higher impact strength than the above-mentioned molding compounds. |
PLEXIGLAS® zk20 |
PLEXIGLAS® zk30 |
PLEXIGLAS® zk40 |
PLEXIGLAS® zk50 |
PLEXIGLAS® Molding Compounds with Higher Heat Deflection Temperature Under Load
PLEXIGLAS® hw55 is a copolymer based on methyl methacrylate (MMA) with comonomer constituents. These provide a high heat deflection temperature under load for a PMMA molding compound, combined with ease of processing.
PLEXIGLAS® FT15 is a new molding compound based on PMMA with a higher heat deflection temperature (Vicat softening temperature: 115 °C) combined with improved flow.
PLEXIGLAS® hw55 PLEXIGLAS® hw55 is particularly suited for injection-molded technical parts for applications to high thermal stress. |
PLEXIGLAS® FT15 PLEXIGLAS® FT15 is particularly suitable for injection-molding and extrusion applications with stringent requirements in terms of heat deflection temperature and flow. The special property profile offers benefits particularly when it comes to designing moldings with challenging wall thickness / flow path ratios. |
Light-Diffusing (df) PLEXIGLAS® Molding Compounds
Molding compound with very good light diffusion at minimum light transmission loss.
PLEXIGLAS® df21
PLEXIGLAS® df22
PLEXIGLAS® df23 Available as molding compound grades PLEXIGLAS® 7H, 7N, 8N and zk6BR Applications: displays, lighting, promotional and decorative items, and many other articles |
PLEXIGLAS® df22 7H |
PLEXIGLAS® df22 7N |
PLEXIGLAS® df23 7H |
PLEXIGLAS® df23 7N |
PLEXIGLAS® df21 8N |
PLEXIGLAS® df22 8N |
PLEXIGLAS® df23 8N |
PLEXIGLAS® df22 zk6BR |
PLEXIGLAS® df23 zk6BR |
PLEXIGLAS® Molding Compounds - Pure Optical Quality (POQ)
Specialty molding compounds with the highest degree of optical purity for the production of lightguide panels in backlight units for TFT-LCD displays. The products of the POQ range differ in term of flow properties to suit the specified processing technology.
PLEXIGLAS® POQ66 Ideal for extrusion thanks to its... balanced combination of melt elasticity and easy flow good heat deflection temperature good mechanical properties during post-treatment of extruded sheets | PLEXIGLAS® POQ64 Ideal for injection molding and injection-compression molding thanks to its... ease of flow optimized demolding behavior accurate mold surface reproduction | PLEXIGLAS® POQ62 Ideal for injection molding, injection-compression molding and coextrusion thanks to
its... extreme ease of flow exceedingly accurate reproduction of microstructures |
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