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Why do aquarium underwater tunnels prefer to use acrylic instead of glass

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Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) is a kind of acrylic that has been processed by a special process. It has the reputation of "Queen of Plastics".

Has good light transmittance, the light transmittance is over 92%;

1. It has excellent weather resistance and strong adaptability to the natural environment. Even if it is exposed to sunlight, wind and rain for a long time, its performance will not change, and its anti-aging performance is good;

2. Good processing performance, suitable for both machining and thermoforming;

3. The acrylic board can be dyed, and the surface can be painted, silk-screened or vacuum coated. Non-toxic, even if it is in contact with people for a long time, it is harmless, and the gas produced during combustion does not produce toxic gas.

4. Good weather resistance, acid resistance and alkali resistance.

5. The characteristic is that the thick plate can still maintain high transparency.





Advantages and disadvantages comparison table of acrylic and traditional material glass:




Disadvantages of glass:



Advantages of acrylic (Acrylic)


Explosive

Won't burst easily

high density and heavy weight

Light weight, density about 1.19 g/cm3

Poor heat insulation, need coating or hollow layer

Low thermal conductivity, thermal conductivity is about 1/5 of that of glass

Sound insulation is not good

good sound insulation

Glue is required to complete the connection

Bulk polymerizable

Recycling costs are high

Easy to recycle and recycle

Not easy to secondary processing

Strong plasticity, easy to process into any shape


Excellent impact resistance, good safety

Strong light transmittance, can pass through more than 92% of sunlight

Good weather resistance, no yellowing for 30 years




Leyu Acrylic has been established for more than twenty years, is a integrated enterprise which includes the research and development, production, sales and trade, always putting the quality of products in the first place. We can produce various kinds of panels within 30-800mm thickness, which can be seamlessly connected into any length. And our projects are all over the major cities in China and our acrylic products are exported to dozens of countries such as Korea, North Korea and the United States. In addition to professional products, we have professional and dedicated designers and installation management team. From the production of panels to installation, we are striving for excellence. Up to new, we have been involved in more than seventy aquarium projects, never stopping our footsteps. All products are packaged with protective film, high quality KT board, for the exported products, wooden boxes or steel frame are added to protect goods.



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