Characteristic
Plexiglass is a special type of polymer, which does not contain any admixture of natural components, it is obtained by a synthetic method. This material is environmentally friendly.
In addition, he has a number of other positive features, namely:
- lightness - plexiglass (it is also called acrylic) is quite light, which is why it is often used for the manufacture of outdoor types of advertising, the design of various signboards, large letters; plexiglass boxes look very organic on display cases.
- comfortable use - the material will not crack or break when cutting; it has a high melting temperature - + 160 ° С;
- safety - the material does not burn, at elevated temperatures it simply melts slowly, and plexiglass will not crack and scatter into small dangerous particles, like real glass; the resistance of the material to shock loads is simply unique - it is 5 times higher than that of ordinary silicate glass;
- versatility - such material can be used in various fields, as it is resistant to sudden temperature changes;
- light transmission - the color of plexiglass almost does not change over time, it always retains its bright color;
- increased moisture resistance.
Choice
Plexiglas can be transparent, colorless or even colored, and there is also its transparent beautiful corrugated subspecies, matt snow-white and matte colored subspecies, in addition, a subspecies of corrugated matt snow-white and also colored. Many are interested in the question of how to choose the right type of modern plexiglass correctly.
If all the positive qualities of plexiglass are involved in the production of all of the above products, then this will allow you to get really high-quality products that will serve for many years without losing their original properties and aesthetic appearance.
How to make a small plexiglass box, see the video.
Material
First, a little about the material. Despite its name, plexiglass has nothing to do with the glass we are used to. But it has an external similarity in fact one hundred percent. Therefore, it bears this name. In fact, it is a polymer that is produced synthetically, without any admixture of natural elements. But it is environmentally friendly, because it does not emit harmful substances into the atmosphere. Moreover, it has a number of advantages, among which the following can be distinguished:
Ease. Naturally, in comparison with ordinary glass, acrylic (as it is also called) is very light. Thanks to this, it is used in the manufacture of outdoor advertising boxes, signs, letters and more.
- Comfort of use. The material, despite its outwardly fragile structure, lends itself well to cutting, does not crack or break when cutting. It has a very high melting point - 160 degrees.
- Security. Plexiglas does not support combustion; at very high temperatures it simply melts and does not ignite. At the same time, it does not crack into small sharp fragments, like ordinary glass.
- Versatility. It can be used for outdoor use because the material is resistant to temperature extremes, to their high, low rates.
Application
Plexiglass boxes can be made by hand, or maybe at the enterprise. The manufacture of the box depends on its purpose. So let's take a look at what a pretty transparent box can be:
Mailbox. Imagine quite a handy thing. Thanks to transparency, you can always be sure that it is worth opening the drawer. Usually this is a rectangular box slightly larger than A4.It has a cutout in the outer lid for correspondence and an opening bottom lid for collecting correspondence. In addition, the mailbox is convenient for corporate mail. It has an aesthetic appearance, it is easy to apply corporate symbols on it.
Organizer for documents. Having a variety of folders on your desktop can help you organize them pretty well. For this, a plexiglass box is taken, which, by the way, can be not only transparent, but also matte, even multi-colored. Thinner plastic is placed between folders, with a small edge protruding. You can write or paste the necessary information about the folder on it.
Urn. The ballot boxes are usually made of plexiglass. These are large boxes that are completely transparent, with the exception of profiles and finishing edges. And so, it is absolutely clear what is being thrown into the urn. As practice shows, the method greatly reduces the risk of falsification. The same goes for smaller urns. They can be installed in schools, offices, fundraising or corporate memos. They are also necessarily transparent, made with one side opening. Often there is a hole on the lid for documents or money.
Cosmetics drawer. Incidentally, this is a wonderful use of the box in everyday life. It is usually high, opens on the long side, and has sufficient depth to conveniently store all kinds of cosmetics.
In short, the plexiglass box has a lot of uses, both in everyday life and in the office. The main advantage is the safety of things. If these are documents, plexiglass will become a reliable protection against moisture. The same applies to other household products when excess moisture is not desirable.