Presentation of Custom Acrylic Mirror PMMA
Extruded mirror PMMA is a widely used material that is still not well known by many people. It is sometimes referred to by other generic or commercial names such as: acrylic mirror, synthetic mirror, plastic mirror, PMMA mirror, Altuglas mirror, Plexi mirror, or Plexiglas mirror.
The chemical name of PMMA is Polymethyl Methacrylate.
Uses of Oval PMMA Mirror – 2 mm
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Mirror for interior decoration
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POS display mirror to highlight products
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Shatterproof mirror for children or workshops / industrial environments
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Mirrors used in schools, nurseries, and hospitals as a safer alternative due to their resistance to breakage
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Garden / outdoor mirrors (with specific installation considerations)
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Mirrors for vehicles (motorhomes, caravans, etc.) thanks to their light weight and durability
Acrylic mirror is not a mineral glass mirror: the smaller and thicker the mirror, the better the reflection will be. The larger and thinner the mirror, the less accurate the reflection may be. For large formats, a greater thickness is recommended.
In general, acrylic PMMA mirrors are recommended for applications where traditional glass mirrors are not suitable due to weight, impact resistance, or ease of cutting and machining.
Advantages of Custom Acrylic Mirrors
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Lightweight: only 2.6 kg per square meter, compared to 6 kg/m² for a traditional glass mirror of the same thickness
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Impact resistant and virtually unbreakable
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Good mechanical resistance
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UV resistant
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Easy to cut, drill, and machine, similar to hardwood
Due to its thin thickness, a 2 mm acrylic mirror does not offer the same rigidity as a 3 mm mirror. The reflection may therefore be more easily distorted unless it is installed on a perfectly flat surface, or unless this distortion effect is intentionally desired. These distortions generally appear only on larger formats.
However, its very low thickness gives it an ultra-light weight, making the 2 mm acrylic mirror a versatile product that is easy to handle and install.
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