Parsglass General Catalogue 2008

General Catalogue

All About Acrylic Our Services Preparing a file for Laser cutting / Engraving For COREL DRAW users For AUTOCAD users For AMATEUR users Contact

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About Acrylic

Acrylic/Perspex/PLEXIGLASS can be supplied in many colors and finishes. Clear acrylics - Perspex are by far the most popular, however, also available is a full range of colors and tints in solid and semi opaque. Also available are anti reflective finishes, frosted and pigmented fluorescent. Acrylics - Perspex can also be sold with a silicate green edge to give a plate glass effect. Acrylic can be ordered in several grades including: Extruded - the most cost effective solution. Cast - The best mechanical properties for machining and optical clarity. Impact modified - For increased strength. Acrylic - Perspex can be ordered in a wide range of thicknesses from 1mm up to 40mm (Depending on color) The main advantages include: -Half the weight of glass -Impact resistant -Unaffected by sun or salt spray -Temperature range of -30 to 160° F for continuous service

-Good outdoor weathering -Clear sheet optical clarity better than that of glass -Easy and cost effective fabrication -Fully recyclable -Excellent surface hardness and durability -Superb chemical resistance - better than most plastics -Food gradable -Easy to clean and maintain

What is PLEXIGLASS used for? PLEXIGLASS/Perspex/Acrylic is employed for many different applications: -In private and industrial buildings (for greenhouses, conservatories, carport roofs, parapets, stairs, hall glazing, in skylights, in noise barriers and for aquarium glazing) -In illuminated signs, shop fittings and fair booths (for signage and advertising displays) -In interior design (for furniture) -For protection and safety (in workplace and machine guards, as safety glazing) -For solar applications (for tanning equipment, for solar modules in photovoltaic applications)

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PLEXIGLASS – Cleaning and Care Recommendations for PLEXIGLASS Clear water and a damp cloth are all that are needed for normal daily cleaning. Water, grease and soap stains are easily removed by adding a little dishwashing liquid to warm water and wiping with a moist cloth. Diluted vinegar essence is the best cleaner for removing calcifications. Dirt that is harder to remove can be eliminated with acryl polish and a soft cloth. Dirt can hardly cling to the smooth surfaces of PLEXIGLASS. Dust is removed with water and some dishwashing liquid, using a soft, non-linting cloth or sponge.

Easy to Clean The surface of PLEXIGLASS is perfectly smooth and shiny. Dirt can barely adhere. The surface repels water. These properties last for a lifetime. That’s it – without any extra coating.

What about compatibility with other materials? In general, PLEXIGLASS is characterized by good resistance to chemicals. It is resistant at room temperature to most inorganic chemicals, to aliphatic hydrocarbons, cycloaliphatic compounds, fats and oils, and, at temperatures up to 60 degrees Celsius, is also resistant to dilute acids as well as dilute and concentrated solutions of most alkalis. However, PLEXIGLASS is attacked by chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, esters, ethers, alcohols and aromatic compounds.

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How weather resistant is PLEXIGLASS? Weather resistance is resistance to chemical change and change of physical behavior when exposed to weather. PLEXIGLASS shows excellent resistance to aging and weathering, including natural UV radiation. Therefore, it does not turn yellow or become brittle even after years of outdoor exposure. PLEXIGLASS has been tested in all the world’s climates and exhibits better resistance to weather and UV light than any other thermoplastic material.

Is PLEXIGLASS environmentally friendly? If correctly processed, PLEXIGLASS does not release any pollutant substances to the environment. The basic grades consist of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Many grades are employed for food-contact applications and in the medical sector.

Can PLEXIGLASS be recycled? PLEXIGLASS scrap from processing and finished parts made from PLEXIGLASS can be sorted and recycled in a

number of ways after their long service life. PLEXIGLASS can be incinerated for thermal recycling or correctly separated passed on for physical or chemical recycling.

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Chemical Resistance In many plastics applications, the question of resistance when the plastic comes in contact with particular agents or materials is of concern. The simplest method of testing a plastic’s chemical resistance consists of bringing specimens into contact with the agents in question without adding any extra stress. This is accomplished by immersing the plastic into liquids or, in the case of solids, placing the solid on the surface of the plastic. The changes in appearance, weight and strength that may result after storage then serve as evaluation criteria.

Scratch Resistance (Pencil Hardness / Scratch Hardness) Cast and extruded acrylic glass features the highest surface hardness of all thermoplastics as well as outstanding scratch hardness.

Surface hardness Cast and extruded acrylic glass exhibits the highest surface hardness of all thermoplastics and has an outstanding scratch resistance.

Other materials that PARSGLASS will use for fabrication include: Polycarbonate - 200 times stronger than glass, used for machine guards, safety enclosures and IP65 rated fire proof components PVC - Flexible material and very cost effective, used for ticketing and card channels ABS - Cost effective

Our Services: Cut to Size Our state of the art machinery ensures that precise cutting to size or shape is achieved each and every time. From quantities of one to thousands, our computerized machinery guarantees consistent quality.

Laser Cutting and Engraving Our laser service enables the cutting of your acrylic material of up to 40mm in thickness to any shape with a high degree of accuracy. We can also etch/engrave wording, logos or other detail as per your requirement onto stands, trophies, promotional products, labels or model parts. We can accept your order by email or on disc saved in CDR or EPS format.

CNC Routing Again we can cut and engrave all plastics to your requirements simply by advising us by email or supplying a disc as above.

Diamond Polishing Our Diamond Polisher enables the polishing of straight edges on acrylic up to 3,000 mm in length. It produces a high quality finish similar to the quality of the surface of the material.

Custom Fabrication Bonding plastics materials is a craft, and quality plastic fabrication an art form. Our design team can take your idea or special design and give it shape, making it a reality. Our specialist assembly facility and bending machinery combined with our exacting finishing capabilities ensure the highest quality end product. We at "PARSGLASS" take pride in producing…

Preparing a file for Laser cutting / Engraving... For COREL DRAW user: Cut-lines, engraving areas and fast engraving lines must be in Vector formats (cdr, ai, eps, dwg, ....). Engraving areas can be as black and white, bitmap formats (jpg, bmp, gif, png, ...). lines must be defined as Hairline. Cut-lines in red, engraving areas in black and fast engraving in blue.

Preparing a file for Laser cutting / Engraving... For AUTOCAD user: Cut-lines, engraving areas and fast engraving lines must be in Vector formats (cdr, ai, eps, dwg, ....). Engraving areas can be as black and white, bitmap formats (jpg, bmp, gif, png, ...). lines shouldn’t be as Spline. Cut-lines, engraving areas and fast engraving lines must be in different layers.

Preparing a file for Laser cutting / Engraving... For AMATEUR user: It's really very simple - You Design, We Create!

We work from pencil drawings to blueprints, producing what you want quickly, accurately, and On Time! We can go from prototype to production. You can FAX or EMAIL a drawing or photo of the desired item for a plastic fabrication quote today! Send us and we'll turn around a quote in no time at all!

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