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AKU®-CRYL PMMA-XT CIRCULAR BARS or FULL BARS made of extruded acrylic glass

Polymethyl methacrylate is brittle and has high hardness, rigidity and strength.
PMMA is also scratch-resistant and polishable. It has good thermal shock resistance and UV resistance.
The continuous service temperature of PMMA is between -40 °C and +70 °C.

PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) rods are high-quality plastic rods made from the transparent polymer polymethyl methacrylate, which is also known by the trade name “acrylic glass”.

These rods are characterized by their high transparency, translucency and optical clarity.

PMMA rods are easy to process and offer good resistance to weathering and chemical substances.

They are used in various areas such as advertising technology, design, lighting technology and furniture manufacture. Thanks to their aesthetic appearance and versatility, PMMA rods offer an attractive solution for a wide range of applications in various industries.

  • Very high hardness and rigidity
  • High mechanical strength
  • polishable surface
  • High transparency
  • High heat resistance
  • Low toughness (brittle)
  • good electrical and dielectric insulating properties
  • Good weather resistance
  • Good weather resistance
  • Low water absorption
  • Low resistance to stress cracking
  • Low chemical resistance

All product designations with ®=reg. Product names are the property of the respective manufacturer.

ABS Stäbe
PMMA rods
PMMA Stäbe
PMMA rods
PMMA Stäbe
PMMA rods
Polymethyl methacrylate extruded

often abbreviated as PMMA XT, is a special form of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) that is produced by extrusion.
PMMA XT is better known under the trade name Plexiglas®.

Properties of PMMA XT:

  • High transparency:
    PMMA XT is characterized by exceptional optical clarity and transparency comparable to that of glass. This makes it a popular material in applications where a clear view is required.

  • Lightweight:
    PMMA XT is lighter than glass, which results in easier handling and lower weight in applications.

  • Good weather resistance:
    PMMA XT is stable against UV radiation and shows good weather resistance. It does not yellow as easily as some other plastics.

  • Chemical resistance:
    PMMA XT is resistant to many chemicals, which makes it suitable for applications in various industrial environments.

  • Good workability:
    PMMA XT is easy to process and can be formed into various shapes by extrusion. It is also easy to cut, mill and can be thermoformed.

  • Breaking strength:
    Although PMMA XT is not as impact-resistant as some other plastics, it still has a certain breaking strength.

Applications of PMMA XT:

PMMA XT is used in a wide range of applications, including:

  • Architecture: windows, roof glazing, roofing and other architectural elements.

  • Advertising and display: Plexiglas® is often used for billboards, illuminated advertising and display applications.

  • Interior fittings: furniture, decorative elements, lighting fixtures and more.

  • Medical technology: Transparent housings, instruments and medical devices.

  • Art and design: Plexiglas® is often used in art and design for various creative projects.

PMMA XT offers a wide range of applications due to its transparency and processability and is often used as a substitute for glass in various areas.