Acrylic vs Polycarbonate (aka Lexan vs Plexiglas)
Here is the much awaited comparison between the most commonly used clear products in the industry, Acrylic & Polycarbonate. Our VP Anand Joseph breaks down the top 9 key factors to take into account while choosing one over the other.
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Acrylic Vs Polycarbonate or Plexiglas Vs Lexan
01:27 - Reliability (Outdoors & Indoors)
02:55 - Clarity
03:44 - Range (Thickness & Colors)
04:46 - Strength
05:32 - Workability
06:51 - Flexibility
07:31 - Fire Certification
08:06 - Bonding
08:53 - Price
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I wish every materials, processes, engineering discussion was this comprehensive. Thank you.
This is the most informative video available on the differences between acrylic and polycarbonate. So well put together and explained. Thank you for creating this!
Thank you!
Anyone new to working with these materials should watch this. Many KZhead videos do not accurately distinguish between these two plastics and this is an excellent compare and contrast.
@Ben Griswold Thanks a lot and theres a lot more to come!!
Thank you, I’m learning as I go.
Agree 100% with this comment
I am not in the signage industry. Just a homeowner looking for advice on a small project for my home. This was very well done and informative. Helped me make a definitive choice. Thanks so much for producing this!
Thank you for watching
Thank you for taking the time to make a quality video. Great job!
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This was very informative! thank you for taking the time to put it together. I had started doing research into the different types of materials for construction on a project I wanted to build. I picked up bits and pieces of info here and there, but not nearly the extent of different qualities you touched on. In was mainly researching glue choices as a place to start, but your video brought up other things I might not have even thought about until after I bought some materials and started to "experiment".
Incredible crash-course on this stuff. I have tried to piece together some of this from my own research, but it's great to hear it from someone with real experience.
Two years since this was uploaded, and we're still learning! Thank you for making this!
You're very welcome!
Nice presentation! Very clearly presented in a professional manner.
Glad you liked it!
So good. Thank you! I am going to inclose a screened sun room to keep out the rain and wind on my upper level patio. I thought I wanted to use Lexan but after watching this video, I am going to go with sheets of acrylic. Great job!
Sounds great!
ditto
I have been searching all night forever for a video that is both informative and easy to follow with just enough scientific knowledge, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Very interesting and informative video. I am doing home plating and have been sourcing a custom sized tank with no luck. Now I have a clear understanding of the glues for assembly and strength of the products. Thank you
Excellent presentation. Clear, concise, thorough and engaging. Thank you.
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Perfect, this was exactly the info i was looking for. Thank you!
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Such a thorough job explaining the differences. I've always had questions about both products. Thanks for this video.
You are so welcome!
Super educational! Thank you for the insight into both these materials. You helped me make my choice with the computer case project I have coming up! God bless!
Super informative, but concise. It definitely helped me, as I'm trying to decide on an alternative material from glass, on an oddly sized window.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was extremely helpful with my project.
Excellent overview of both products. Thanks for taking the time to post this, very helpful!
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best video i have found on the subject, finally i understand the differences now - great video
Glad it helped!
Most informative, thanks. I believe it would be useful for viewers if you could add a footnote about the advantages/disadvantages of extruded v cast acrylic. Thank you.
Systematic, clear and valuable. Thank you 👍
Thank you for watching
Thanks for great video distinguishing these products. Can you mention what solvents are safe on Acrylic for cleaning off gummy glues?
Straight to the point. Great video. Thank you!
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Great presentation. I'll be very happy to share your video to my potiential customers who hasn't decided the materail for clear closet dividers. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
Very informative info. Thank you for putting it together. Your presentation is quick and to the point. Excellent.
Very interesting presentation. It answered all my questions about Acrylic or poly-carbonate for this project. Thanks so much for making the video.
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Thank you so much for the explanation !! Helped me make a decision which one to use.
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This mans channel is so underrated , he's very informative , to the point , quality video n doesn't waste time , just brilliant man keep up the good work 🌌
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Excellent compare/ contrast video on Polycarbonate and Acrylic. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this video. I'm doing some glass projects, one being a living room window and the other being a 4x4 Green house window. I now know what I want to use for both these projects. I knew the poly was stronger so I chose it for the living room project @ 3/8" thick. The Sun Garden window I"ll do in 1/4 " Acrylic. You gave me all the missing info I needed, even after I did my research. Thanks.
Where did you get the 3/8 thick poly? And how big was it? Im thinking about using it for a big living room window
I always wondered what the difference was and now after watching your presentation it is clear. Thanks for the informative video.
Thank you for watching
I'll have to remember this as a simple standard reference to share with others. Well-written and clear. Thanks!
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This was a WONDERFUL explanation of the 2 materials! Sure one can look at material parameters, but that does not really translate directly into real world applications. You could make a whole materials series comparing different materials in the exact same way and it would be a hit! (IMHO Of course!)
so much information and alot of my questions answered thanks for posting!
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Thank you so much brother, loved your presentation and very informative.
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Thank you so much for your knowledge on these two materials, to be frankly honest I didn’t even know that acrylic sheets were called anything other than plexiglass and then I proceeded to get a great education on pc and acrylic👍🏻👍🏻
Really informative technical comparison. Excellent work, thank you.
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Thank you, description of both and explanations very clear and informative. Very helpful
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Thank you. Exactly what I needed to determine which product to use for my project.
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Perfect explanation! Just what I was looking for.
Wow! What a great video! I was unsure which product to use before the video. But after the video, it was clear that I need acrylic! Thank you for such a nice presentation! )))
Thanks for making this video, very informative.
+mike storck Glad you liked it. Cheers 💯
I've been up all night researching and learning SO MUCH about different metals, materials, and elements ( *to decide between a polycarbonate/aluminum combination or a premium stainless steel* (for a watch, but also for my knowledge!:D)), and this video was very informative and easy to follow with my only-so-extensive knowledge of science. Nonstop data and unbiased material and it wasn't boring at all! Thanks! P.s. if you have any advice/opinion on the _pc+aluminum vs stainless steel_ I will gladly take any and all of it
Dude get real think about the scratches
Hi Steve, thanks for the feedback. if you are still interested in my opinion, go with aluminum; its lighter and many finishes easily available, non corrosive when anodized or finsihed.
Dibond could be good for you too by the sounds of it.
This video is amazing. Well done sir!
I'm making jigs for wood working, table saw sleds and it will need to be cut with wood working tools. Tablesaw, router drills etc. I'm thinking polycarbonate about 15mm will work perfectly. Do you think wood glue will stick to it? Not to glue it together, I want to use it as a glue up station, to keep my bench clean. I'd like to just let it dry and peel it off. Thanks
@@richardpatterson4312 Hi Richard, polycarbonate reacts to chemicals much more easily compared to acrylic. Since your work involves wood glue and may be other polishing chemicals its better to use acrylic for this application.
What a phenomenally informative video! I didn’t even know I wanted to know all of this, but I’m so glad I watched! I learned so much!!!
So glad!
Thank you for your review which one would you consider is good when making a pair of glasses the poly carbonate or the acrylic and these are for lenses
Thank you for your presentation. I appreciate it, it was extremely informative very well done and I think you covered all of the points.
Great video! I just learned something today.
Thank you for watching
Very informative, thank you. Did you made any videos on comparison of normal and high performance glass. What is the selection criteria. If someone wants to learn more about types of glass for facade system
Thanks for the informative video! I'm interested in making a dining table, with either of these products or something else as the table top, so weight would be put on it. I intend to use the same products as pseudo legs, on either end of the table, so the center might not have center support (unless I added another support of the same in the center). Which of these would work to support the weight of being leaned on, and weight of dishes, etc? Or, do you know of a better product?
you can use either PC or acrylic. selection should be based on the design, cutting tools, look and finish. dont mix the materials, its not necessary. the size of the table and accordingly thickness are also important. Both are sufficiently strong enough. Just start making. goodluck.
Hi. GREAT video, lots of information. Q you mentioned bonding with regards to PC, but not acrylic. I'm searching for a bonding material to repair a broken leg on an acrylic coffee table. Any recommendations? TIA
Thank you sooo much for your knowledge!!! It's very helpful for me to choose a panel 😊
Happy to help!
Thanks. I work at a building supply store and we sell both of these products. I feel much better equipped to speak about their advantages and disadvantages now.
thank you for the video, which would you choose for a work bench top? To cover a plywood work bench
What a helpful video! All my questions were answered! Thanks
so far, the presentation is very clear and not to mention, a very informative one. brief but full knowledgeable. congrats
Glad you liked it!
Thank you so much for this vid.. Very nice.. One question.. Would you recommend acrylic sheets for resin crafting mold.. creat a box to pour epoxy.
I used 1/8" custom cut acrylic and pre-drilled tiny holes then used tiny screws to attach as a protective layer over colored vinyl which was applied on top of a wood surface. However it ended up being too thick and I couldn't get the screws to sink in level so even the small #4 screw heads stick up and are unsightly. So I ordered polycarbonate sheeting instead, both 1/32" and 1/16". Screwing that thin a material seems like overkill to attach for the 1/32" and I was wondering if I could instead simply use 1/4" staples from a powered staple gun for 1/32" (and maybe even 1/16" too)? Will the staples penetrate thru the polycarbonate at that thickness and then into the vinyl and wood? I could use glue or double sided tape but I don't want it to show thru the clear polycarbonate (even clear glue and clear double-sided tape may show I fear).
Well done , what would you recommend for an elevator panels currently glass ? Breaking all the time, obviously 🙄
Very helpful. A lot of questions answered. Thank you!
Thank you for your detailed information. Very useful...
Thanks. Glad you like it.
This was a very helpful clarification. Thank you for making this video.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for the great information
Thank you for watching it.
@@SIGNHOUSETV wht is best for outdoor in sunlight..we installed white on due to sun it becomes yellow need a sheet with no colour fade..and whts the price difference
CRIMINAL AND CORPORATE LAWYER both are well suited for outdoor and withstanding color fading as long as you use a product from a reputed manufacturer who provides an outdoor guarantee against fading
Most informative, helpful and very well presented, thank you.
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Great info, I guess they're the same when it comes to colours fading over time in direct sunlight? How long would solid colours last?
Terrific comprehensive overview. Thanks!
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you are too good with your hidden smile for presenting vedios ,well done
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Truely, a wonderful informative explanation. Thank you very much.
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Thanks for that. What do you think would be better for boat glassware? Needs to look fantastic, be dishwasher proof. What about PBA?
Thanks for the pros and cons of the materials ,simple and easy without a lot of useless junk throw in.
Glad to help
Very informative. You went right where I was hoping, to the machine ability of the materials. However I was hoping you'd address the CO2 laser cutting. How well are they with insulation at say 20 kv? I understand PC is better for insulation, but how much? I sometimes need a high voltage enclosure for things like voltage dividers.... Thanks, it's still worth watching... Take care. (8')
great video! very informative thank you! just one question: i want to make a clear plastic desk. So do i buy a rectangular large sheet? and then bend it myself over a wood desk whose dimensions i want? Basically i heat the sheet and bend over wood desk to form legs of new desk?
Great job. Hoping you can do another video about scratch resistance. Thanks!
Thank you, yes we will be doing a follow up episode and will be covering topic scratch resistance.
Thank you for the info.. which one would be better to use as a sun visor🌞
Thank you so much. This was so informative!
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Very informative. Thank you I have now decided to use polycarbonate for outdoor use.
Glad to help
Wonderful comparison. Thanks a million for this vid! Greg
Hello Very informative video but i would like to ask the heat resistance in both sheet . I wanted to make moulds for candles. Which would be the best
Great video thank you for all this information
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Excellent explanation and well detailed. Thank you
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Great video, thanks for the info!
Hi Dieter, glad you like it 👍
Yes, very interesting & comprehensive Illustration. Thanks.
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Excellent presentation. I liked being able to see what you would cover by indicating the subject in the timeline at the bottom of the screen.
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Great video, thanks for making.
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Excellent summary. Thank you.
Great information. Thank you.
Thanks a lot @Miguel
Very Informative and well presented thanks. What does the weight comparison look like on these products ?
Excellent explanation!! I have doubt whether white color acrylic plate (10mm) would turn into yellowish brown over time? Can you please tell the type of glue to join acrylic.
Great presentation! wanna ask if whats the best to use for LED TV PROTECTION??
Nicely explained Would like to know - Is it possible to work on PC with hacksaws Any specific bonding substances to work on PC
Thanks for this comparison.
Thanks for watching it.
Very insightful and informative. Thank you.
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Very informative! Thank you so much for this!
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Thank you. Needed this information. Very clear and concise. Blessings
You are so welcome
Well done, very informative
Thank you
Great video. This is exactly what we need on many product, Just straight info. Thanks.
Thanks for watching
Impressed with the info and presentation 👍
Very well explain sir, doubt sir solar dryer using polycarbonate sheet isit good means drying food products inside any chemical reactions take place in final dried products pls reply sir thank you once again
Everything I needed to know! Good job!
Thank you