Acrylic vs Polycarbonate (aka Lexan vs Plexiglas)

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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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@foesfly3047 Жыл бұрын

I wish every materials, processes, engineering discussion was this comprehensive. Thank you.

@waldtricki 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone new to working with these materials should watch this. Many KZfaq videos do not accurately distinguish between these two plastics and this is an excellent compare and contrast.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

@Ben Griswold Thanks a lot and theres a lot more to come!!

@charmlife7890 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m learning as I go.

@olavodias 6 ай бұрын

Agree 100% with this comment

@endoskeleton99 Ай бұрын

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!

@SIGNHOUSETV Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mjjsnell 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@ferko6 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make a quality video. Great job!

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@RumbleGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Two years since this was uploaded, and we're still learning! Thank you for making this!

@SIGNHOUSETV 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@azubyte 2 жыл бұрын

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".

@alanmcrae8594 4 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation! Very clearly presented in a professional manner.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@ZothiamaCF 3 жыл бұрын

I have been searching all night forever for a video that is both informative and easy to follow with just enough scientific knowledge, thanks.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@binershock 6 ай бұрын

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.

@OurSocialCorner 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@jerryhunter5263 2 жыл бұрын

ditto

@moltopericoloso 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Clear, concise, thorough and engaging. Thank you.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@coryknipe5471 5 ай бұрын

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

@SniperSpense 9 ай бұрын

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!

@indawgwetrust4255 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect, this was exactly the info i was looking for. Thank you!

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DeeAnn12499 11 ай бұрын

Very informative info. Thank you for putting it together. Your presentation is quick and to the point. Excellent.

@haroldbrown3452 3 жыл бұрын

best video i have found on the subject, finally i understand the differences now - great video

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@sajanraghavan 3 жыл бұрын

Systematic, clear and valuable. Thank you 👍

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@bEEBO178 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation! Just what I was looking for.

@mrg861 3 жыл бұрын

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 🌌

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@christopherkouri2317 3 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point. Great video. Thank you!

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@conanablewhite6347 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent overview of both products. Thanks for taking the time to post this, very helpful!

@SIGNHOUSETV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@rockfieldlangley1955 Жыл бұрын

What a helpful video! All my questions were answered! Thanks

@galeriavaldes1727 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. A lot of questions answered. Thank you!

@bertramlupton850 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the explanation !! Helped me make a decision which one to use.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Heather-xm9ul 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Regg363 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, description of both and explanations very clear and informative. Very helpful

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@theEndtimePrincess 3 жыл бұрын

Such a thorough job explaining the differences. I've always had questions about both products. Thanks for this video.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@paulajones4037 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your presentation. I appreciate it, it was extremely informative very well done and I think you covered all of the points.

@Mljohns80 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was extremely helpful with my project.

@SIGNHOUSETV 18 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and finding the video useful for your project!

@sheliametcalfe Жыл бұрын

Thank you great way you explained it

@woodburyben Жыл бұрын

Excellent compare/ contrast video on Polycarbonate and Acrylic. Thanks for sharing!

@richardshort3914 5 ай бұрын

Excellent summary. Thank you.

@niteshroy9385 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much brother, loved your presentation and very informative.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@melissajenksolivit4460 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting presentation. It answered all my questions about Acrylic or poly-carbonate for this project. Thanks so much for making the video.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@redheathan1386 Жыл бұрын

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👍🏻👍🏻

@jusbamathy1355 3 жыл бұрын

so much information and alot of my questions answered thanks for posting!

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@brucecurrie6913 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@veejaymanalo8421 2 жыл бұрын

so far, the presentation is very clear and not to mention, a very informative one. brief but full knowledgeable. congrats

@SIGNHOUSETV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@amycollins2816 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your detailed information. Very useful...

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad you like it.

@mohammedirfan9897 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, very interesting & comprehensive Illustration. Thanks.

@SIGNHOUSETV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@gideonkahl6149 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Exactly what I needed to determine which product to use for my project.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mail06513 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just learned something today.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@mikestorck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video, very informative.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

+mike storck Glad you liked it. Cheers 💯

@craiglyle2966 3 жыл бұрын

Really informative technical comparison. Excellent work, thank you.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@VanishaT Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 Very detailed

@neilgreen7613 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great video distinguishing these products. Can you mention what solvents are safe on Acrylic for cleaning off gummy glues?

@cowboyyoga Жыл бұрын

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! )))

@thecorbettchronicles 2 ай бұрын

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!!!

@SIGNHOUSETV Ай бұрын

So glad!

@SugaDontPlay 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@marcstylzzz Жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you

@rakeau Жыл бұрын

Impressed with the info and presentation 👍

@theHAL9000 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific comprehensive overview. Thanks!

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@JojoMarababol 5 ай бұрын

Great explanation and so helpful.

@hypnosiscenternyc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this explanation. very Valuable knowledge. I'm going with Acrylic.

@shanemcaleavey5956 3 жыл бұрын

Most informative, helpful and very well presented, thank you.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@hu5116 5 ай бұрын

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!)

@daniellanier9090 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pros and cons of the materials ,simple and easy without a lot of useless junk throw in.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@JagiChan 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what the difference was and now after watching your presentation it is clear. Thanks for the informative video.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@PhanoftheShow 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation and well detailed. Thank you

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jpotter2086 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to remember this as a simple standard reference to share with others. Well-written and clear. Thanks!

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@quentinxing7849 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@651Freddy 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for all this information

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@jamesdavis8021 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching it.

@womenisonereasonbehindever2049 4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

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

@fxsrider 4 ай бұрын

Good information!! Answered all my questions!

@101bennyc 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for making.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@gedyangson 3 жыл бұрын

Very concise and informative. Thank you

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jl9678 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comparison.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching it.

@turpialito 4 жыл бұрын

Very insightful and informative. Thank you.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@OneManEngineering 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful comparison. Thanks a million for this vid! Greg

@erikandersen4811 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful clarification. Thank you for making this video.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@LindseyandCaleb 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was so informative!

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@JamesC_ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much for your knowledge!!! It's very helpful for me to choose a panel 😊

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@stevetrujillo324 4 жыл бұрын

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

@M4XD4B0ZZ 4 жыл бұрын

Dude get real think about the scratches

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@AndyBradley1984 Жыл бұрын

Dibond could be good for you too by the sounds of it.

@LloretMark 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@Adv207 7 ай бұрын

Very informative, thanks!

@SWLinPHX Жыл бұрын

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).

@michebre Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. This was very informational.

@cymanthav 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kukulidouce2014 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful explanation and precisely detailed...!!! Kudos and thank you...!!!

@SIGNHOUSETV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Narsuitus 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. It gave me the information I needed for my project.

@syedishaq4244 2 жыл бұрын

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

@p.s8950 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. This is exactly what we need on many product, Just straight info. Thanks.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Subfightr 3 жыл бұрын

Truely, a wonderful informative explanation. Thank you very much.

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bujin5455 Жыл бұрын

That was a very nice overview! Thank you!

@Mark-gk1bu 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for making this video! It's very informative.

@SIGNHOUSETV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mariaignacio6741 Жыл бұрын

This was really helpful. Thanks

@miguelatambucho748 4 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you.

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot @Miguel

@keshanidesilva1728 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Needed this information. Very clear and concise. Blessings

@SIGNHOUSETV 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@kal-elkilleddabat3885 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@NDeniseS 3 жыл бұрын

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

@shiv.seeking 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, very informative

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Doctorfingertips Жыл бұрын

Well done! Thank you very much.

@danny_7620 Жыл бұрын

first video i came to on the topic. Dont think i need to do any more research. Thank you.

@lolabrini3758 Жыл бұрын

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?

@UnitedBFS Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you 🙂

@Write-better-fiction 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation. Thank you 😊

@SIGNHOUSETV 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dieter5720 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the info!

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dieter, glad you like it 👍

@richardpatterson4312 4 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing. Well done sir!

@richardpatterson4312 4 жыл бұрын

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

@SIGNHOUSETV 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.