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Plaskolite Fabback®
Mirror Fabrication Guide
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Overview
Mirrorizing is done by the process of vacuum metallizing with aluminum being the primary metal evaporated. Depending on the demands of the application, one type of mirror may be more suitable than another.
Plastic mirror can be made from acrylic, polycarbonate, or PETG.
Acrylic Mirror
Exhibits the highest strength and stiffness
Mirrored acrylic sheet is made with continuously processed acrylic sheet. Fabback® mirror sheet features the industry’s toughest protective back-coating. The durability of this sheet makes it virtually scratch-resistant during fabrication.
PETG Mirror
Provides some cost savings and is best for diecutting
PETG mirror offers versatile fabrication properties with good impact strength, good design flexibility, and speed of fabrication.
Polycarbonate Mirror
Offers the best impact resistance
Polycarbonate mirror offers better strength, security, and flame resistance.
Mirror Standard Sizes
| ACRYLIC MIRROR |
48"x96" (0.060"-0.236" thick)
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| POLYCARBONATE MIRROR |
48"x96" (0.060"-0.236" thick)
48"x96" (0.118" and 0.236" thick)
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| PETG MIRROR |
48"x96" (0.030"-0.118" thick)
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- Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer
- Custom sizes and colors available upon request
- Many of our plastic materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less
Mirror Grades, Colors, Textures, and Patterns
ACRYLIC MIRROR
- Wide range of colors available including:
- Blue
- Purple
- Gray
- Orange
- Gold
- Red
- Bronze
- Green
- Pink
- Teal
- Yellow
- Amber
- Patterned mirror acrylic sheet available including:
- FABBACK® DIMENSIONS Brushed Stainless
- Diamond Plate
POLYCARBONATE MIRROR
- Variety of grades available including:
- See-thru (two-way)
- Two-sided
- Scratch-resistant coated
- Colors available
NOTE: Several grades, colors, patterns, and textures of acrylic, PETG, or polycarbonate mirror are available. For additional information on plastic mirror, contact your local Curbell Plastics representative or call Curbell at 1-888-287-2355.
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Typical Properties
PETG Mirror Sheet Properties
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ASTM Test |
Units |
Value |
| Specific Gravity |
D-792 |
- |
1.27 |
| Gardner Impact Strength |
D-256 |
- |
No Break, 200 in/lbs. |
| Flexural Strength |
D-790 |
psi |
11,240 |
| Flexural Modulus |
D-790 |
psi |
309,000 |
| Tensile Strength |
D-638 |
psi |
6,990 |
| Tensile Modulus |
D-638 |
psi |
301,000 |
| Elongation .125 in. thick |
- |
% |
75 |
| Dielectric Constant |
D-150 |
@100Hz |
3.46 |
| Dielectric Strength |
D-149 |
volts/mil |
420 |
| Volume Resistivity |
D-257 |
ohms/cm |
6.0 x 1015 |
| Heat Distortion Temp. |
D-648 |
°F |
145 |
| Vicat Softening Point |
D-1525 |
°F |
180 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
D-696 |
in/in/°F |
0.00003 |
| Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand. |
Polycarbonate Mirror Sheet Properties
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ASTM Test |
Units |
All Grades |
| Specific Gravity |
D-792 |
% |
1.2 |
| Water Absorption |
D-570 |
% |
0.15 |
| Deflection Temp. @ 264 psi |
D-648 |
°F |
270 |
| Deflection Temp. @ 66 psi |
D-648 |
°F |
280 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
D-696 |
in/(in-°F) |
3.75 x 10-5 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity |
D-177 |
Btu-ft (hr/ft2-°F) |
0.1125 |
| Tensile Strength, Yield |
D-638 |
psi |
9,000 |
| Tensile Strength, Ultimate |
D-638 |
psi |
9,500 |
| Tensile Modulus |
D-638 |
psi |
345,000 |
| Compressive Strength |
D-695 |
psi |
12,500 |
| Flexural Strength |
D-790 |
psi |
13,500 |
| Flexural Modulus |
D-790 |
psi |
345,000 |
| Izod Impact Strength |
D-256 |
ft.-lb/in., Notch |
12-16 |
| Gardner Impact (1/2" Diameter Dart) |
D-5420 |
lb-in. |
>320 |
| Horizontal Extent of Burning |
D-635 |
in. |
<1 |
| Horizontal Time of Burning |
D-635 |
min. |
<1 |
| Self Ignition Temperature |
D-1929 |
°F |
1077 |
| Flash Ignition Temperature |
D-1929 |
°F |
872 |
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.
Source: PLASKOLITE Product Guide, PLASKOLITE, Inc. |
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