PLEXIGLAS? molding compounds and light – a magic match

Dear readers,

?Did you know that PMMA is one of the most transparent materials there is? But unparalleled light transmission is not all it has to offer?– our PMMA molding compounds sold under the PLEXIGLAS? brand offer lighting manufacturers many more appealing properties: They can focus light and accurately guide it in direct light beams, produce a brilliant radiant brightness or a soft, glare-free light in any color imaginable.

Working closely with partners from the lighting industry, we are constantly developing new product variants for technical innovations, industry trends and to meet the ever-growing sustainability requirements.

New lighting overview page

We have created a new lighting overview page that highlights all the advantages of PLEXIGLAS? molding compounds and showcases their diverse range of applications with the suitable grades. Find out more about:

• Unparalleled light-guiding properties and transparency, with a light transmittance of up to 92?percent
• Light-scattering PLEXIGLAS? molding compounds with diffuser particles for backlighting and edge lighting
• PMMA’s high reproduction accuracy, making it perfect for producing high-performance, highly accurate lenses with the smallest structures
• Special molding compounds with increased long-term service temperatures to withstand high continuous operating temperatures
• Resource-friendly lighting design utilizing durable and fully recyclable PLEXIGLAS?

In selected case studies, we feature a whole host of examples, ranging from energy-efficient street lighting using PLEXIGLAS? Optical HT, to a design using PLEXIGLAS? proTerra M5 made of recycled material.

Visit our new application page for lighting today and get inspired for your next project! https://www.plexiglas-polymers.com/en/application-areas/lighting

Your PLEXIGLAS? Molding Compounds team

Energy efficient street lights

The electricity used for street lighting is one of the greatest cost factors for municipalities, often making up between 30 and 50 percent of their total electricity costs. Modernization with efficient LED lights saves energy and therefore money, while also playing a key role in environmental and climate protection. Lena Lighting, a Polish specialist for LED lighting systems, uses PLEXIGLAS? Optical HT for multi-lens arrays of energy- efficient streetlights. This transparent special molding compound offers excellent optical values and high heat deflection temperature capabilities at increased long-term service temperatures.

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Optical components with a lower carbon footprint

How can luminaire design become more sustainable? ?The use of recycled material is a resource-efficient option, but this reaches its limits for lenses and light covers as these require recyclates with flawless optical properties. One such material is PLEXIGLAS? proTerra M5, a molding compound from R?hm containing recycled polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).

Now it has proven its quality: BWF Profiles has used PLEXIGLAS? proTerra M5 for optical components in the optics of a concept study on the RIDI LINIA EVO system. This was presented as an example of sustainability at the leading trade fair Light+ Building 2024.

Learn more about PLEXIGLAS? proTerra M5 for optical components

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) products from R?hm are sold on the European, Asian, African and Australian continents under the registered trademarks PLEXIGLAS? and PLEXIMID?, in the Americas under the registered trademarks ACRYLITE? and ACRYMID?.