Plaskolite -DURAPLEX® Impact Modified Acrylic

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DURAPLEX continuously-processed, impact-modified acrylic sheet is up to 30 times stronger than double-strength window glass and 50 times stronger than polished wire glass or other glasses, making it an excellent choice for displays, skylights, signage and replacement windows.


Category: 088000 | acrylic glazing | architectural glazing...

MasterFormat: Glazing | Plastic Glazing | Special Function Glazing



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DURAPLEX® Impact Modified Acrylic

DURAPLEX continuously-processed, impact-modified acrylic sheet is up to 30 times stronger than double-strength window glass and 50 times stronger than polished wire glass or other glasses, making it an excellent choice for displays, skylights, signage and replacement windows. DURAPLEX is available in custom impact blends and a range of thicknesses, widths, colors and patterns and in flat sheets or roll stock.

Features & Benefits

40% impact modified acrylic is 5 to 6 times stronger than general purpose acrylic, 10 to 15 times stronger than double strength window glass, and 20 to 30 times stronger than polished wire glass or other glasses

100% impact modified acrylic is 10 times stronger than general purpose acrylic, approximately 20 to 30 times stronger than double strength window glass, approximately 40 to 50 times stronger than polished wire glass or other glasses

Thicknesses .040"-.500"; widths up to 105"

Offered in clear, colors, patterns, and Run-To-Size

Run-to-Size Capabilities

  • THICKNESS 0.040" - 0.500" Indoor
  • WIDTH 5" - 105" Outdoor
  • LENGTH 14" - 216"
Applications

Printing

Optical

Windows

Packaging

Windshields

Artwork

Aviation

Partitions

Museum

Instruments

Automotive

Furnishings

Illuminated Signage

Sound Barriers

Indoor signage

Outdoor signage

Device Screens

Wayfinding

Skylights

Displays

Wall Features

Housewares


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Specifications

**Colors on screen may not reflect exact matches to physical sheets.
*Non-Stock colors, patterns or sizes may require a minimum quantity order.

Physical

TEST METHOD

UNITS

DURAPLEX 30%

DURAPLEX 70%

DURAPLEX OPTIX SG05 (50%)

DURAPLEX OPTIX SG10 (100%)

Specific Gravity/Relative Density

ASTM D792

1.18

1.16

1.17

1.15

Light Transmission -Total

ASTM D1003

%

92

90

92

90

Light Transmission - Haze

ASTM D1003

%

2

>3

2

>3

Water Absorption

ASTM D570

%

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Mold Shrinkage

ASTM D955

mils/in

3-6

3-6

3-6

3-6

Mechanical

TEST METHOD

UNITS

DURAPLEX 30%

DURAPLEX 70%

DURAPLEX OPTIX SG05 (50%)

DURAPLEX OPTIX SG10 (100%)

Tensile Strength

ASTM D638

psi

9,000

7,100

8,000

5,600

Tensile Modulus of Elasticity

ASTM D638

psi

376,000

304,000

340,000

250,000

Flexural Strength

ASTM D790

psi

13,690

10,610

12,000

8,300

Izod Impact Strength - Molded Notch

ASTM D256

ft-lb/in Notch

0.6

0.9

0.7

1.1

Ball Drop Impact

Pass

Pass

Pass

Pass

Rockwell Hardness

ASTM D785

M-78

M-59

M-68

M-46

Thermal

TEST METHOD

UNITS

DURAPLEX 30%

DURAPLEX 70%

DURAPLEX OPTIX SG05 (50%)

DURAPLEX OPTIX SG10 (100%)

Deflection Temperature @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa)

ASTM D648

°F

198

190

194

185

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

ASTM D696

in/in/°F

3.5x10-5

4.5x10-5

4x10-5

5x10-5

Flammability (Burning Rate)

ASTM D635

in/minute

0.85

1.53

1.25

1.97

Flammability

UL 94

HB

HB

HB

HB

Smoke Density Rating

ASTM D2843

%

5.2

11.5

8.5

16.5

Self-Ignition Temperature

ASTM D1929

°F

>850

>850

>850

>850