TruVue Conservation Grade Acrylics

Architectural Plastics is the largest distributor of TruVue Optium Museum Acrylics and Conservation Clear acrylics in the San Francisco Bay Area. We also ship these materials, whether as full pallets, loose sheets, cut-to-size panels or glued display cases, all over the world.

Tru Vue Optium Museum acrylic is the pinnacle of conservation grade materials, designed to meet the demanding optical requirements of the custom framing and museum industries. Its main distinguishing characteristic is its amazing anti-glare property which makes it appear almost completely invisible. Optium is a “preservation” grade material, suitable for use to protect against vandalism, UV damage and moisture, if the casing is properly designed and built.

Tru Vue Conservation Clear acrylic is a UV filtering acrylic that is crystal clear and strikes the perfect balance between color neutrality and protection.

  • Features:

    • Virtually eliminates reflections

    • Blocks up to 99% of UV rays

    • Optiumal light transmission protects and brightens colors

    • Anti-static protection that immediately dissipates static

    • Durable hard coat protects against scratches

    • Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork

    • Cleans like glass - easy to clean with common household glass cleaners.

    • Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence

    Techincal Information:

    • Substrate: abrasion resistant UV filtering acrylic

    • Coating: double-sided anti-reflective

    • Thickness: 3mm, 4.5mm, 6mm (0.118", 0.177", 0.236")

    • Maximum Size: 0.236" x 72" x 120"

    • Reflection: <1.6% (double sided)

    • Transmission: >98% (total)

    • UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays

  • Features:

    • Blocks up to 99% of UV rays.

    • Shatter resistance safeguards against injury and damage to artwork

    Technical Info:

    • Substrate: UV Filtering Acrylic

    • Thickness: 3 mm, 4.5 mm and 6 mm (0.118", 0.177", 0.236")

    • Maximum Size: 0.236" x 80" x 120"

    • Reflection: 8%, Transmission: 92% (total), UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays.

  • We excel in edge seaming, a process of gluing the edges of acrylic sheets together to create larger panels when standard sizes aren't sufficient for your project. Our expert techniques ensure clear, inconspicuous seams, delivering a high-end finish to immensely large panels or assemblies.

  • Architectural Plastics and its fabrication team are known for their flawless glue seams. This is made possible by a proprietary glue formulated at Architectural Plastics and specialized fabrication techniques. Cases can be made to your specifications or designed by Architectural Plastics to suit your needs in both vitrine and wall mounted solutions.

  • We maintain a large inventory of Optium at all times and are the largest Optium distributor in the San Francisco Bay Area. We also ship this material globally. Please reach out to our sales team for more information on sheet sizes and our additional fabrication services.

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