Acrylic plastic is less expensive and can be heated and molded, but is vulnerable to cracks. Polycarbonate is stronger and more flexible but sensitive to ...

31 дек. 2022 г. · Although polycarbonate has a great level of transparency, acrylic is even more so. It's also remarkably strong and resistant to impact like polycarbonate.

Heat bending works better with acrylic than polycarbonate. Polycarbonate can be cold formed or bent without heating.

Acrylic is known for being about 10 times more impact resistant than glass, while polycarbonate is about 250 times more impact resistant than glass.

24 янв. 2017 г. · Acrylic isn't recommended in areas close to fire or heat. Polycarbonate is better at handling heat, up to 115 C, and is resistant to fire as ...

18 июн. 2021 г. · In terms of heat, the use of acrylic isn't recommended in areas close to heat or fire, ranked as Class 3 in terms of fire resistance.

Acrylic has a lower heat resistance compared to polycarbonate, with a maximum service temperature of around 190 degrees Fahrenheit. This means that acrylic can ...

22 окт. 2024 г. · Polycarbonate is stronger than acrylic. Less rigid and able to withstand temperature changes without breaking, polycarbonate sheets are ideal for some of the ...

Acrylic can be used up to 190°, after that it will start to soften or bend, whereas polycarbonate is heat resistant up to 240°.