2/6/2018

 

 

Considering lens performance, Diffuse Frost PVC offers properties and material performance similar to Acrylic (PMMA), often at a significantly lower cost.  Typical lens profile cost has a 10-15% savings compared to manufacturing the same lens in acrylic.  There are multiple grades of diffusion with our PVC to work with the needs of your project.  

 

Lens Performance	Diffuse Frost PVC	Acrylic/PMMA
Light Transmission at 0.060" (1.5mm)	81% Low Diffusion 72% Medium Diffusion 69% High Diffusion	81% Low Diffusion
Diffusion Half Power Angle (DLD)	26° Low Diffusion 41° Medium Diffusion 58° High Diffusion	26 ° Low Diffusion
Tensile Strenth2 Tensile Modulus2 Tensile Elongation2	7,360 psi 400,000 psi 20%	7,330 psi 330,000 psi 43%
Flammability (UL 94)	V-O @ 1.5mm 5VA @ 2.0mm	HB @ 1.6mm
Notched Izod Impact	2.3 ft-lb/in	0.6 ft-lb/in
Heat Deflection Temperature4	157°F/69°C	182°F/83°C
UV Stability	Good	Excellent
Chemical Resistance	Excellent	Good
Typical Lens Profile Cost	10-15% Savings5	Baseline

¹ASTM D-1003 measured by Polymer Diagnostics, Inc.
(PDI) on extruded profiles
²ASTM D-638
³ASTM 256
⁴ASTM D-648 66 psi, unannealed, 0.125"
⁵Savings depends on profile size and production volume

 

Contact us today to learn more and discuss your project!

sales@customplasticsinc.com

847-439-6770