What are the advantages of acrylic processed products compared to traditional glass?

     In the vast field of material applications, acrylic processed products and traditional glass have long held an important position and are widely used in many industries such as construction, decoration, advertising, and home furnishings. With the development of technology and technological progress, acrylic processed products are gradually becoming a strong competitor to traditional glass due to their unique advantages.

  They can all bring us convenience and beauty, but who is better?

       1.Transparency.Traditional glass has always been known for its high transparency, allowing sunlight to enter the room without reservation,. Acrylic processed products are equally excellent in this regard, with a light transmittance of over 92%, comparable to glass. Moreover, when light passes through acrylic, it is less glaring and feels softer, which is much more comfortable for our eyes. Therefore, acrylic is very popular in some lamp shades or indoor decorations.
       2.Weight.Traditional glass has a higher density and heavier weight. When transporting large pieces of glass, multiple people often need to collaborate, and the installation process also requires professional equipment assistance, which increases the difficulty and cost of construction. Acrylic processed products have a density of only about half that of glass, are lightweight, easy to transport and install, and greatly save manpower and material resources. Especially in high-altitude operations or scenarios with strict load-bearing requirements, the advantages are obvious.

       
      3.Impact resistance.Although traditional glass has high hardness, it is brittle and prone to breaking into sharp fragments when impacted, posing a safety hazard. Acrylic processed products have good toughness and impact resistance 10-20 times that of ordinary glass. They can withstand a certain degree of impact without breaking, and even if they break, they will not form sharp fragments. They have outstanding application value in fields with high safety requirements.
      4.The difficulty level of processing.Traditional glass processing requires complex processes such as high-temperature firing, cutting, and polishing, with high equipment and process requirements, making it difficult to produce complex shapes. Acrylic processed products have various and relatively simple processing methods, which can be easily made into various complex shapes through laser cutting, hot bending, injection molding and other processes, meeting the creative needs of designers and being highly competitive in the personalized customization market.
     5.Weather resistance.Although traditional glass has good chemical stability, it may experience aging and discoloration due to long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation and temperature changes. Acrylic processed products have undergone special treatment and have good weather resistance. Even after long-term outdoor use, they can still maintain transparency and color, and maintain their beauty for a long time.

     6.Environmental performance.Traditional glass production has high energy consumption and is difficult to degrade after disposal. The raw materials for acrylic processed products can be recycled and reused, and the energy consumption during the production process is relatively low, which is in line with environmental protection concepts.

     Of course, traditional glass still has advantages in high temperature resistance, fire resistance, and other aspects. But overall, acrylic processed products have shown broad application prospects in many fields due to their comprehensive performance advantages. With the continuous advancement of technology, acrylic processed products will continuously optimize their performance, expand their application boundaries, and collaborate with traditional glass in their respective fields of expertise, bringing more convenience and innovation to people's lives and production.