| | Optium Acrylic 3.0mm | Optium Acrylic 4.5mm | Optium Museum Acrylic 6.0mm | Optium Museum Acrylic with OP3 UV filtereng 3.0mm (also available in 4.5mm) |
| Physical Characteristics |
| Size | 41 x 71in./104x180cm | 41 x 71in./104x180cm | 72 x 120in/183x305cm | 41 x 71in./104x180cm |
| Availability | 1 lite box/ 20.22 sqft or 4 lite box/80.88 sqft | 1 lite box/ 20.22 sqft or 4 lite box/80.88 sqft | 1 lite 60 sqft | 1 lite box/ 20.22 sqft or 4 lite box/80.88 sqft |
| Thickness | 1/8"/3.0mm +/-0.3mm | 3/16"/4.5mm +/- 0.3mm | 1/4"/6.0mm +/-0.3mm | 1/8"/3.0mm +/-0.3mm |
| Weight | 14.4 lbs per lite 0.7 lbs per sq ft | 21.6 lbs per lite/1.0 lbs per sq ft | 85 lbs per lite/1.4lbs per sq ft | 14.4 lbs per lite 0.7 lbs per sq ft |
| Substrate | Clear abrasion-resistant acrylic | Clear abrasion-resistant acrylic | Clear abrasion-resistant acrylic | Clear abrasion-resistant OP-3 acrylic |
| Coating | Sputtered anti-reflection | Sputtered anti-reflection | Sputtered anti-reflection | Sputtered anti-reflection |
| Security | Provides a secure environment | Provides a secure environment | Enhanced Security | Provides a secure environment |
| Performance Data |
| UV Protection 300-380nm | 93% | 93% | 98% | 98% |
| Light Transmission | 97% | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Light Reflection | <1.6% | <1.6% | <1.6% | <1.6% |
| Resistivity | 1x10" (Ohms/Sq) | 1x10" (Ohms/Sq) | 1x10" (Ohms/Sq) | 1x10" (Ohms/Sq) |
| Anti-Static | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Reflective | Both sides | Both sides | Both sides | Both sides |
| Outgassing | Non (less than 200°F) | Non (less than 200°F) | Non (less than 200°F) | Non (less than 200°F) |
| Application Recommendations |
| Space needed for Expansion & Contraction | Allow at least 1/16th" of clearance for each 12" of frame length. In conditions of extreme humidity or temperature, greater allowances may be necessary. |
| Rabbet Size | When estimating the rabbet size, allow 3.0mm (0.125") for the glazing and add to it the thickness of each of the other components used. Insuring the proper rabbet size is essential in supporting the framing components and helps insure against bowing. | When estimating the rabbet size, allow 4.5mm (0.18") for the glazing and add to it the thickness of each of the other components used. Insuring the proper rabbet size is essential in supporting the framing components and helps insure against bowing. | When estimating the rabbet size, allow 6.0mm (0.25") for the glazing and add to it the thickness of each of the other components used. Insuring the proper rabbet size is essential in supporting the framing components and helps insure against bowing. | When estimating the rabbet size, allow 3.0mm (0.125") for the glazing and add to it the thickness of each of the other components used. Insuring the proper rabbet size is essential in supporting the framing components and helps insure against bowing. |
| Maximum # of Mats | Any | Any | Any | Any |
| Application | Frame sizes up to 41" x 71" Pastels, Charcoal and Static Sensitive Pieces. Shadowboxes b&W Bright Colored Pictures Posters Large Pieces, Shipping, Earthquake Zones, Safety Areas | Frame sizes up to 72" x 120" Pastels, Charcoal and Static Sensitive Pieces. Shadowboxes b&W Bright Colored Pictures Posters Large Pieces, Shipping, Earthquake Zones, Safety Areas | Frame sizes up to 41" x 71" Pastels, Charcoal and Static Sensitive Pieces. Shadowboxes b&W Bright Colored Pictures Posters Large Pieces, Shipping, Earthquake Zones, Safety Areas |
| Cutting/Cleaning/Handling |
| Cutting | Place Optium Acrylic on a clean, dust-free work area Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint-free felt. Use a Multi-Material cutter "scribe and break" method. | Fabricate using a power saw with a saw blace specifically designed to cut acrylic. | Place Optium Acrylic on a clean, dust-free work area. Cover the work table with a soft, clean, lint-free felt. Use a Multi_Material cutter "scribe and break" method. |
| Cleaning | Use an ammonia-free glass cleaner and a lint-free or micro-fiber cloth. Spray the solution on the cloth and then apply to the acrylic. Do not use regular acrylic cleaners. |
| Handling | Cotton of nitrile rubber gloves should be used to minimize finger prints and other particles. Optium-Acrylic products are covered with a protective film masking on each surface. This masking prevents scratching during handling and cutting and should be left in place on the sheet as long as possible. To remove the masking, start at one corner and pull towards the opposite side of the sheet slowly and evenly without stopping. The masking should never be exposed to excessive sunlight or outdoor conditions for extended periods of time. |
