Acrylic Diffuser VS Polycarbonate Diffuser, Which Better?

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What Is Diffuser?

Diffuser is a scientific and technological achievement, mainly used to disperse and diffuse gas or liquid. Its basic principle is to disperse gas or liquid into tiny particles through special structures and materials, and spread them evenly into the surrounding environment. The diffuser can adapt to different gases or liquids, and the degree of dispersion and diffusion speed can also be adjusted according to the needs of use.

The function of the diffuser is mainly to uniformly disperse the gas or liquid into the air, reduce the local concentration of the gas or liquid, and ensure the safe operation of the environment. At the same time, the diffuser can also reduce the volatility of gas or liquid, reducing waste and environmental pollution.

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What Is The Difference Between Acrylic Diffuser And Polycarbonate Diffuser?

 - Different Chemical Composition 

Although polycarbonate and acrylic look similar, they have different chemical structures. Polycarbonate is made from the reaction of phthalic acid and bisphenol A, while acrylic is made from methyl methacrylate.

 - Different Physical Characteristics

Polycarbonate is more impact resistant than acrylic, and is more resistant to inflammation and scratches. Polycarbonate is also more flexible than acrylic, so it can be more easily machined into complex shapes. However, acrylic is harder, clearer and more resistant to high temperatures than polycarbonate.

What Is Their Application?

Although the chemical composition and physical properties of polycarbonate and acrylic are different, they are very similar and are often used as the diffusion substrate of LED panel lights

What Is The Role Of Acrylic And PC In LED Panel Lights?

The high brightness of LED lamps also causes some damage to the naked eye of the human body. How can the light be softened, increase the comfort of the naked eye without reducing the brightness as much as possible, acrylic and PC diffuser light guide plates play a huge role in LED lamps, and the acrylic light guide plate and diffuser plate produced by Jiankun Optical use imported high-purity PMMA raw materials and advanced abrasive technology.

Acrylic Diffuser

Acrylic is a versatile plastic material that offers good clarity and durability, while also being easy to process. Acrylic diffusers are widely used in lighting products such as LED light tubes, LED bulbs, and LED panel lights, and can achieve better diffusion effects. Acrylic diffusers are characterized by relatively low price, easy processing, and good light transmission, but their diffusion effect is relatively poor, not as good as polycarbonate diffusers

Polycarbonate Diffuser

If you want a high-performance plastic material that can transmit and scatter light very well, you might want to consider polycarbonate. Polycarbonate diffusers can create more uniform and gentle lighting than acrylic diffusers, but they also cost more. The polycarbonate diffuser has other great features, such as resisting UV rays and static electricity, which can make LED lamps last longer and work better.

LED Panel Lights Often Use PC or PMMA As The Materials For Their Diffuser Plates.

The diffuser plates have the important role of spreading the light and making it even. They do this by scattering the light through different media. The diffuser plates also have a special advantage of having three physical phenomena. The diffuser plates look elegant and beautiful with their frosted surface, which is also resistant to wear, scratches, UV rays, and weather. They can work well for a long time under 80 degrees Celsius, so they are very popular.

The Main Functions Of The Diffuser Plates

  • To distribute the light and make it uniform (some composite diffuser plates can also control the angle of the light)
  • To support the backlight structure and protect the underlying optical materials from damage.

Pmma (Acrylic) Is a Common Material For The Light Guide Plates Of Led Panel Lights

The light guide plate is a type of optical material made of acrylic. It has a very high reflectivity and no light absorption. It can capture the light from the light source and keep it on the surface of the plate. When the light reaches each light-guiding point, it will scatter in all directions. This creates a good light effect.

The Main Function Of The Light Guide Plate Is The Follow Point

  • To make the LED point light source spread evenly across the whole surface. Its key role is to guide the light distribution.
  • To use the reflection mechanism to make the light more efficient and control the light distribution.
  • Jiankun Optics produces acrylic light guide plates and diffuser plates with imported high-purity PMMA raw materials and advanced grinding technology. The diffuser light guide plates produced have no crystal spots, are anti-glare, and long service life.