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2. by 3. Goal To provide a basic overview of several transparent plastics that have been usedin Retail Design. With a specific, in-depth emphasis on Acrylic. Agenda Transparent Plastics used Types and familiar brand names Retail Environment Usage Acrylic Types Physical characteristic Performance Factors Acrylics availability Retail Environment Usage Design Uses A look to the future How can we help? 4. Common Transparent Plastics Used in RetailAcrylicPolycarbonatePETGPlexiglas Lexan Vivak Acrylite Tuffak Ultros Optix Makrolon Spectar Key Features GlassAcrylic PETGPCOptics / Clarity ++++++ + +Impact Resistance ++++++ ++++Color Versatility + +++ + ++ 5. The reason we used acrylic was that we wanted a thicker, stable easel to help support the pricing information. The part needed to have a higher end look, and as the acrylic would relatively never receive impacts or stress, acrylic was our best solution. 6. It was important to have crisp looking parts for a good looking display, with clean, flame polished edges. 7. shows a special part created for this display, and combines the upper end look we want from acrylic, 8. This example uses a bead-blasted clear acrylic to help provide 3 items 1) showcase the Geek brand, 2) provide privacy for the technician behind the wall, and 3) allow the technician to have visibility to the sales floor. 9. Wide Range of End Markets AutomotiveAerospace Sign MedicalTransportationACRYLIC ElectronicsConstruction RetailSecurityLight/Optics 10. Two basic types of Acrylic Sheet Cell cast (also continuous cast)Filling liquid MMA into a glass cell with vinyl spacersused to create thickness dimension Melt CalendaredManufacturing process similar to extrusion, howeverthe calendaring process allows for the minimization ofstress buildup prevalent with extrusion processes, andincreases the surface optical qualities. 11. US Acrylic Consumption By Markets7% CAGR* Metric Tons *CAGR-Compound Average Growth Rate Source CEH 12. Innovations for Retail/ SignageColors &PatternsImpactGradesLED Lighting Edge-LitFrostedSheets FamilyProjection Screens EdgeEffects Security Barrier 13. Key Features of Acrylic in Retail EnvironmentOptically Clear Transparency..92% Light Transmission Impact Resistance.Stronger than glass (16x) Light Weight