PLEXIGLAS® Resist

Products of the PLEXIGLAS® Resist family are amorphous, impact-modified thermoplastic molding compounds. These impact-modified PMMA grades are used when applications require the benefits of PMMA in combination with improved crack resistance.

Typical properties of impact-modified PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are:

high weather resistance
excellent transmission and clarity
brilliant appearance
the pleasant feel and sound of the moldings

The PLEXIGLAS® Resist family provides a wide range of impact PMMA grades. Depending on the basic molding compound, the impact-modified grades differ in their key properties, such as optimized flow or stress crack resistance. They are suitable for extruding and coextruding profiles and sheets as well as for injection molded formed parts.

PLEXIGLAS® Resist products can cover two different effects:

Impact performance during application

During mechanical impact the rubber domains absorb energy
Stop of crack propagation as micro-cracks are stopped when they reach a rubber domain

Effect as processing aid

Screw feeding performance becomes more homogenous
Good demolding properties during injection molding
During extrusion and post treatment: Smooth cutting of edges and no chipping during drilling

(Co-) Extrusion

Furniture
Building & construction
Leisure goods
Light domes
Caravanning

Appliances

Interactive displays
Body parts
Porthole covers
Coffee machines
Ambient light buttons

Automotive

Frontend lighting
Emblems
Auxiliary lighting
Frontend sensor cover fields

Lighting

Luminaire covers
Extruded profiles for linear lights
Light guides for optics

Other

Tools
Electronic displays
Writing utensils
Shop fitting

PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds guarantee maximum light efficiency for Zumtobel’s robust, moisture-proof AMPHIBIA PM luminaire

Luminaire with IP66 safety class meets highest requirements for industrial lighting
Housing and diffuser made from impact-resistant PLEXIGLAS® Resist zk5BR special molding compound
Brand PMMA from Röhm impresses with impact resistance, high transparency and good chemical resistance

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Black and white meets high-gloss: PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds permanently set the stage for Volkswagen’s brand emblems

High-gloss emblems are a current trend in the automotive industry
VW is relying on PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds for its new black and white emblems
PLEXIGLAS® Hi-Gloss is a high-gloss molding compound available in jet black and in a brand new white coloring

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PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds help the Volkswagen Golf 8 shine

Innovative front light design for one of the world’s bestselling cars
Interplay between two highly specialized PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds
PLEXIGLAS® meets the highest visual and functional demands for the front of a vehicle

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Volkswagen ID.ROOMZZ: PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds enable pioneering light design

It is time for a new era in mobility. The cars of the future are electric, fully connected and CO2-neutral. Electric drives and autonomous driving are fundamentally changing the design of the cars of the future, and the same applies for lighting.

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Surface finishing for Thermomix: Combining design with functionality

Vorwerk describes its Thermomix as “the unique kitchen appliance”, for which the manufacturer relies on sophisticated technology and first-class materials. PLEXIGLAS® lends the surface of the housing an elegance that endures.

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Surface finishing: Protection for windows and doors

Surface upgrading with PLEXIGLAS® molding compound protects the new GEALAN-KUBUS window and balcony door system against all kinds of weather, and enables modern building design.

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Measuring technology specialist Bürgermeister manufactures high-quality vials for the global market made from PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds

The long-established company has been using PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds as a proven material for its high-quality plastic vials for more than 60 years
Excellent transparency, UV resistance, durability and good flow properties when used in injection molding processes
Walter Bürgermeister GmbH uses the recyclability of Röhm’s brand PMMA to create a sustainable production process

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