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Plexiglas® G acrylic sheet Day / Night / color number is 3063. This gives the sheet the appearance of a black sheet during the day time (when NOT backlit) and the appearance of a white sheet at night when backlit with white light source.
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What is the black spec defect tolerance for Plexiglas® Perfexion acrylic sheet?
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What is the defect tolerance for the Plexiglas® MC acrylic sheets products?
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Plexiglas® G cast acrylic sheet is recommended for all aquarium or tank window applications. It is not recommended to use Plexiglas® MC acrylic sheet due to the high rate of moisture absorption and saturation.
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Plexiglas® MC is manufactured in Louisville, KY United States of America. Plexiglas® G is manufactured in Matamoros, Tamaulipas Mexico.
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The thickness tolerance for most colorless Plexiglas® MC sheet is -5% / +10%. Check here for the exceptions.
As manufactured, the flatness tolerance of Plexiglas® MC sheet depends on the long dimension.
As manufactured, the flatness tolerance of Plexiglas® G sheet depends on the long dimension. This allowance is based on ASTM D-4802, Section 5.6.1. The tolerances are listed here.
Altuglas International does not offer any warranty for colored Plexiglas® acrylic sheet due to the variability of performance based on geographical location.
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Plexiglas® sheet offers sound loss characteristics that are equal to or better than those of glass. Since Plexiglas® sheet is also more resistant to breakage, it can be used as a transparent sound barrier to reduce noise levels and increase safety at the same time.
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The Plexiglas® family of acrylic sheet products have a proven ability to withstand the effects of weather, sun, and a wide range of temperatures in outdoor use.
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