What is Acrylic / PMMA?
Acrylic, technically known as PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate), is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer often referred to as “acrylic glass” or commonly recognized by popular trade names such as Lucite, Perspex, or Plexiglas. This polymer is manufactured from Methyl Methacrylate monomers and is one of the clearest, most transparent, and most versatile engineering materials on the market. PMMA stands out due to its exceptional clarity, boasting light transmission of up to 92%, which is higher than standard mineral glass. In addition to its optical properties, Acrylic offers outstanding resistance to ultra-violet (UV) light, making it stable outdoors without yellowing or degrading over time. This property is crucial for architectural, signage, and exterior lighting applications. The selection of Acrylic in B2B environments is often driven by the need to combine premium aesthetics with reliable mechanical performance.
Key characteristics of PMMA that establish it as a premier choice for the B2B industry include: first, its significantly higher impact strength—approximately 17 times tougher than glass of the same thickness—thereby enhancing component safety and durability. Second, its low density, roughly half that of glass, results in substantial weight savings (approximately 1.19 g/cm3), which is critical for large structural installations and efficient transportation. Third, Acrylic possesses superb machinability. It can be cut, drilled, milled, and polished to a perfectly smooth and clear finish, allowing for the precise production of components with tight tolerances. This ease of processing, combined with good resistance to inorganic chemicals, fats, and oils, makes PMMA a dependable and versatile material in demanding industrial environments. We ensure every batch meets stringent quality controls.
CV Mulia Jaya Packing understands that material consistency is paramount for our B2B clients’ manufacturing processes. Therefore, we ensure our Acrylic (PMMA) supply is sourced from reputable manufacturers, guaranteeing minimal thickness tolerance and freedom from internal inclusions or defects that could compromise optical clarity. We supply PMMA that is ideal for precision applications, ranging from optical lenses and electronic screens to protective barriers in medical or retail facilities. Our commitment is to provide material that delivers optimal visual and mechanical performance, supported by accurate technical data for seamless integration into your production system. For complete information on other materials, please visit our Product page.
Forms Available for Sale
We supply Acrylic / PMMA material in the formats most frequently demanded by the industrial sector, ensuring simplified processing and efficient implementation:
Sheets
Acrylic Sheets are our most popular format. They are widely used as a glass replacement for windows, machine protective guarding, display cases, signage, and lighting panels. These sheets are available in various thicknesses, colors, and transparency levels (clear, opaque/opal, and solid colors), offering unmatched design flexibility. The primary advantage of these sheets is the ease with which they can be cut and polished to achieve perfect optical clarity, making them a preferred choice for architectural facades and external advertising.
Rods
Acrylic Rods are typically specified for the machining of precision components with extremely tight tolerances. They are ideal for manufacturing lenses, optical beads, transparent electrical insulators, and structural design elements where both high clarity and mechanical strength are critical. Our PMMA Rods feature excellent dimensional stability, ensuring highly accurate CNC machining and lathe turning results. This product is highly sought after by the manufacturing industry for measuring instruments and specialized medical equipment.
Custom Shapes (Custom Fabrication)
In addition to standard forms, we offer comprehensive custom fabrication and cutting services. We can produce complex-shaped Acrylic components, including thermal bending (thermoforming), vacuum forming, and precision laser cuts, based on your technical blueprints or CAD specifications. This service ensures you receive a ready-to-install product, significantly saving our clients internal processing time and equipment investment. Contact us for detailed information on our advanced precision cutting services.
Product Variants / Derivatives
Acrylic (PMMA) is available in several structural derivatives and production methods, each influencing the material’s thermal, optical, and machining characteristics, ensuring we have the right product for every specific requirement:
Cast PMMA (Casting)
Cast Acrylic is produced by pouring liquid Methyl Methacrylate monomer between two glass plates where polymerization occurs slowly and in a controlled manner. This process results in a material with the highest optical clarity, superior chemical resistance, and very low thickness tolerance. Cast PMMA is also easier to polish and machine, making it the primary choice for premium optical and commercial applications, such as high-end displays, large aquariums, and precision lenses. Its greater surface hardness also reduces the risk of scratches during long-term use.
Extruded PMMA (Extrusion)
Extruded Acrylic is manufactured by forcing the polymer through a die at high temperatures, which makes it a faster and more cost-effective process. This method results in sheets with slightly higher thickness tolerances. While its clarity is very good, it tends to have a lower melting point compared to Cast and is more susceptible to stress cracking if not properly processed. However, Extruded PMMA excels in thermoforming processes because it is easier to shape, making it ideal for high-volume mass production and cost-competitive applications, such as standard packaging or interior components.
Co-Polymers and Modifications
We also supply modified Acrylic (co-polymers). These modifications involve the addition of other monomers to enhance specific properties, such as improved impact resistance. These variants deliver better performance in high-stress or high-temperature environments, expanding the application range of Acrylic in the industrial segment. An example is enhanced chemical resistance, which makes it suitable for use in laboratory or food processing plant environments where the material must withstand cleaning agents without cracking or losing clarity. With these modified variants, we offer solutions that bridge the gap between standard PMMA and other high-performance engineering plastics.
Function of Acrylic / PMMA Products
The core function of Acrylic (PMMA) is to replace glass and other engineering plastics where the combination of optical transparency, strength, and lightness is prioritized. Specific functions of Acrylic in the B2B context are extensive:
- Optical Protection: Serving as protective covers for electronic displays, CNC machine screens, and observation windows on industrial equipment without visual impairment.
- Light Guiding: Used in lighting systems (LED light guide panels), optical fibers (POF), and illuminated backlit signage due to its ability to efficiently reflect and channel light.
- Structural Weight Reduction: Replacing glass in marine, aerospace, or specialized vehicle windows to significantly reduce structural weight without compromising safety standards.
- Sound and Thermal Insulation: Acting as an effective barrier in office partitions, studio dividers, and machine enclosures to mitigate noise levels and maintain controlled temperatures.
- Hygiene and Safety Barriers: Used as protective splash guards and covers on food processing and pharmaceutical machinery due to its food grade properties and the fact that it does not shatter into dangerous sharp fragments.
- Premium Aesthetics: Utilized as a primary material for high-end retail products and architectural art due to its superior clarity and moldability.
Benefits of Using Acrylic / PMMA
Utilizing Acrylic (PMMA) material sourced from CV Mulia Jaya Packing provides significant operational and economic benefits for your B2B projects, from the design phase through to installation:
Unmatched Optical Clarity and Aesthetics: With light transmission up to 92%, Acrylic offers a level of clarity that often surpasses premium glass. This benefit is crucial for displays, windows, and lenses where perfect visual quality is mandatory. The material enables you to deliver final products with a highly professional and premium visual appeal.
Superior Impact Resistance and Safety: PMMA is far more impact-resistant than glass and, should it break, it yields dull, non-hazardous fragments. This safety benefit is vital for machine guarding, security windows, and applications in public or high-risk industrial environments. It helps protect personnel and minimizes losses from equipment damage.
Long-Term Weather and UV Resistance: Acrylic is inherently resistant to UV degradation. Unlike many other clear plastics, it will not yellow, become brittle, or lose clarity when exposed to sunlight over extended periods. This benefit guarantees durability, ensuring that your outdoor signage, street lighting, and transparent roofing maintain clarity and strength for many years without expensive replacement.
Flexible Processing and Fabrication Ease: Acrylic’s ability to be easily thermoformed and cut with standard tools allows for the execution of complex designs and rapid production processes. This benefit reduces fabrication costs and project lead times. We offer various professional installation services and machining support to optimize these processing advantages, providing our clients with a more integrated solution.
Lightweight for Structural and Logistic Efficiency: With a density of only about 1.19 g/cm3, Acrylic is significantly lighter than glass. This lower weight not only reduces shipping costs but also allows for the use of lighter support structures in architectural designs and reduces the load on moving components in mechanical applications, thereby enhancing energy efficiency and reducing auxiliary material costs.
Good Chemical and Surface Resistance: Acrylic exhibits very good resistance to various inorganic solutions and mild detergents. This makes it ideal for environments requiring routine cleaning or sterilization, such as hospitals and food processing facilities, where the material must withstand cleaning agents without developing stress cracks or losing clarity.
Why Choose Acrylic / PMMA from CV Mulia Jaya Packing?
Partnering with CV Mulia Jaya Packing for your Acrylic (PMMA) requirements provides a competitive advantage focused on premium material quality, technical service, and superior B2B logistics across Indonesia:
High Standard Optical and Material Quality: We only supply Acrylic with guaranteed premium optical clarity. Every sheet is inspected to minimize distortion and internal defects, ensuring your optical components and displays meet the highest visual standards. We provide raw materials that are tested and proven in critical projects, significantly lowering the risk of material failure in your end-product.
Flexible Cast and Extruded Variant Selection: We offer both production methods—Cast and Extruded—enabling you to select the precise material based on your application: Cast for superior machinability and Extruded for easier thermoforming and cost savings in mass production. This flexibility ensures you don't overpay for properties you don't require.
Integrated Precision Cutting and Fabrication Services: Our expertise extends beyond raw material supply. We offer highly precise laser and CNC cutting services. This allows us to deliver pre-fabricated PMMA components, ready for direct integration into your production line or installation site, drastically saving you internal processing time and equipment investment. For other products, check our main Cutting Services page.
Guaranteed Stock Availability and Just-in-Time Response: We maintain substantial stock levels of the most common Acrylic sizes and colors in our Indonesian warehouses. This strong stock availability minimizes your supply chain risks, enabling us to fulfill urgent B2B orders promptly and in line with your production schedule.
In-Depth and Consultative Technical Application Support: Our technical team is ready to provide expert consultation on the optimal use of Acrylic. We help you determine the most appropriate thickness, type (Cast vs. Extruded), or modification needed to withstand specific operating conditions such as load, temperature, or chemical exposure, ensuring maximum product longevity and performance.
Reliable and Safe National Logistics Network: We guarantee the safe and protected delivery of your sensitive and scratch-prone Acrylic material across all regions of Indonesia through our trusted logistics network. Our experience in handling large engineering materials ensures products arrive in pristine condition and on time at your project location.
Long-Term, Solution-Oriented Partnership: We view our B2B clients not merely as purchasers, but as long-term partners. We are committed to providing not just materials, but integrated solutions that enhance your final product quality and manufacturing efficiency. Our dedicated after-sales service is designed to support your ongoing operations.
Product Specifications
Below are typical values for the technical specifications of the Cast Acrylic (PMMA) we supply. These values provide an overview of the material's performance but must always be verified against the specific Technical Data Sheet for your critical applications.
| Parameter |
Typical Value |
Unit |
Notes |
| Density |
1.18 - 1.20 |
g/cm3 |
Very light, about half the weight of glass |
| Light Transmission |
92 |
% |
Unmatched optical clarity |
| Tensile Strength |
60 - 75 |
MPa |
Strong and rigid, resists deformation |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) |
95 - 105 |
°C |
Good, suitable for medium operating temperatures |
| Maximum Continuous Service Temperature |
60 - 85 |
°C |
Dependent on mechanical load and environment |
| Young's Modulus |
2.8 - 3.3 |
GPa |
Stiff, with minimal deflection under load |
| Water Absorption (24 hrs) |
0.3 - 0.5 |
% |
Low, resulting in good dimensional stability |
| Refractive Index |
1.49 |
- |
Important for optical applications (lenses) |
Disclaimer: This technical data represents general values for Cast PMMA. Accurate values may differ depending on the product variant (Cast vs. Extruded), brand, and specific testing conditions. Always consult your critical technical requirements with our team.
Product Advantages
Acrylic (PMMA) offers an unparalleled set of advantages, making it a superior material choice over other transparent materials in various B2B industries:
- Perfect Optical Clarity: Light transmission up to 92%, ideal for high-resolution optical applications, lenses, and display screens.
- Lightweight and High Strength: Lighter than glass, yet approximately 17 times more impact resistant, minimizing breakage risk.
- UV and Weather Resistance: Will not yellow, become brittle, or degrade in color when exposed to sunlight over the long term.
- Easy Machining: Extremely easy to cut, drill, and polish, allowing for highly precise tolerances and finishes at a lower tooling cost.
- Good Surface Hardness: Quite hard, offering better scratch resistance than other commodity plastics (though still softer than mineral glass).
- Effective Insulation: Good dielectric properties and better thermal insulation characteristics than glass, useful for electrical and temperature-controlled applications.
- Safe and Hygienic: Used as a food grade and safety barrier material because it does not shatter into sharp fragments and is easily sterilized.
Product Applications
The unique combination of optical and mechanical properties of Acrylic (PMMA) makes it vital across various B2B sectors and engineering industries:
- Lighting: Light guide panels (LGP), LED lenses, street light enclosures, and architectural skylight domes.
- Architecture & Construction: Skylight windows, modern office partitions, domes, and non-automotive vehicle windows.
- Heavy Machinery Industry: Protective guarding for CNC machines and control display/monitor sections due to high impact resistance.
- Medical & Laboratory: Incubators, glove boxes, and disposable labware requiring clarity and ease of sterilization.
- Signage: 3D letters, digital print panels, and illuminated outdoor billboards.
- Retail Displays & Exhibits: Jewelry display boxes, cosmetic shelving, and protective cashier barriers.
- Food Processing Industry: Machine covers and product guards due to its food grade and hygienic properties.
Customer Testimonials
As a long-standing manufacturing partner, we value the positive feedback from our B2B clients. These testimonials reflect our commitment to material quality and efficient delivery service:
"We utilized Cast Acrylic from CV Mulia Jaya Packing for our precision display lens production. The material clarity is exceptionally consistent and superior, eliminating the optical distortion issues we previously faced. The raw material quality guarantees a perfect polishing result, and deliveries are always on schedule."
"The fast lead time for Extruded Acrylic Sheets is extremely helpful for our mass production line. We appreciate their ability to cut thousands of panels with high precision according to our order. They are a reliable supplier and understand B2B production needs."
Availability & Delivery
CV Mulia Jaya Packing guarantees strong stock availability for Acrylic (PMMA) Sheets and Rods in Cast and Extruded variants, in standard thicknesses. We are ready to fulfill high-volume B2B orders quickly. Standard Acrylic orders requiring simple cutting can be shipped within 24 hours to 48 hours. For projects involving complex fabrication or thermoforming, the lead time will be communicated transparently, typically between 5-10 working days, depending on specifications. We facilitate safe and protected delivery across all of Indonesia, ensuring your sensitive Acrylic material arrives scratch-free and on time.
Warranty & After-Sales Service
We provide a 12-month material warranty against manufacturing defects such as delamination or bonding failure. This warranty includes a guarantee that our Acrylic will not experience significant yellowing during that period. Our after-sales service includes full technical support. Our expert team provides on-site or remote consultation regarding fabrication techniques, such as the optimal heating and forming of PMMA. We also offer professional installation services for larger projects. We are committed to a long-term partnership and the total satisfaction of our B2B clients.
Contact Us & Order Now!
Elevate the visual quality and durability of your project with Acrylic (PMMA) featuring unmatched optical clarity from CV Mulia Jaya Packing. Do not compromise the quality standards of your displays and partitions. Contact our marketing team today for a free technical specification consultation and the best price quote for your volume order. We are ready to serve your engineering material needs! 📞
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