- Custom-fit solutions for many areas of everyday-life
- Transparent or translucent, also in various colors
- High quality appearance
- Easy to process
- Easy to clean
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Sneeze guards made out of PLEXIGLAS®
Transparent protection against viruses
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Important: New legal regulations at work
On 16/04/2020, the Federal Government established new rules for workspaces relating to the current interventions to prevent infections. Jointly used workspaces must be modified so that persons can keep a minimum distance of 1.50 m to eachother. This may be achieved by access restrictions or markings. However, if the minimum distance can't be ensured, PLEXIGLAS® partitions can be installed.
In bakeries, canteens, as well as for the sale of food in self-service, a breath or sneeze guard is mandatory to prevent food contamination.
At workplaces with direct customer contact, e.g. in workshops, at cash or reception desks, sneeze guards and protection screens are recommended to meet statutory requirements; this also applies to workplaces in libraries, archives and laboratories.
During the coronavirus crisis, safety and health are also top priority at the point of sale.
Transparent protective screens made from PLEXIGLAS®, the original acrylic glass from Röhm, ensure the required distance between customers and staff is maintained and are also aesthetically pleasing:
- PLEXIGLAS® infection protection screens combine safety with aesthetics
- Protection for a variety of applications
- Easy to process compared to a glass sneeze guard
- Permanent or portable sneeze guard possible
- High-quality brand acrylic glass directly from the manufacturer
PLEXIGLAS® XT Antimicrobial is a special variant providing an even higher level of protection with its antimicrobial surface and, like PLEXIGLAS® in general, it is easy to clean. The double-sided antimicrobial coating is effective against a wide variety of bacteria and viruses. An independent testing institute has confirmed the antimicrobial effect. The corresponding certificates will be made available to you upon request.
PLEXIGLAS® - one solution for protection against infection
Protect yourself and the people around you against SARS-CoV-2: a protective screen made of PLEXIGLAS® can lower the risk of infection through airborne droplets. Order your custom PLEXIGLAS® sheet in our online shop or buy a complete solution from one of our specialist fabricators.
PLEXIGLAS® XT Antimicrobial– increased protection with an antimicrobial surface
As a customized solution, PLEXIGLAS® XT Antimicrobial has a coating with antimicrobial properties on both sides. In addition, the material has an excellent resistance against abrasion and chemicals, such as cleaning agents, making it ideally suited for application in areas with heavy public traffic – whether at the point of sale, in restaurants, in fitness studios or healthcare facilities. The antimicrobial effect has been confirmed by an independent testing institute. The relevant certificates are available on request.
EUROPLEX® PPSU – the serializable and reusable solution
A face visor is required to be worn to protect against infection in more and more areas. To ensure safety, the masks must be replaced multiple times each day or adequately cleaned.
The EUROPLEX® sheets that have been tried and tested in medical technology are particularly suitable for this purpose. Visors made from EUROPLEX® PPSU allow for thorough cleaning using all kinds of sterilization, amongst others, steam sterilization. The material withstands significantly more than 1000 sterilization processes. The result: a reusable, completely virus- and bacteria-free solution to protect health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
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Which PLEXIGLAS® products are suitable as a transparent sneeze guard, counter attachment or protective barrier?
All transparent and colorless PLEXIGLAS® variants are suitable for use as a sneeze screen, counter attachment or protective barrier. Options include:
- Solid sheets, such as PLEXIGLAS® GS, PLEXIGLAS® XT and PLEXIGLAS® Resist
- Multi-skin sheets, such as PLEXIGLAS® Resist SDP 16-64 and PLEXIGLAS® Alltop SDP 16-64
- Films such as PLEXIGLAS® Resist Clear 99524 in the thicknesses 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0 mm
- PLEXIGLAS® Optical HC is also highly recommended for demanding applications which involve heavy use and cleaning
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Is PLEXIGLAS® harmless to health?
PLEXIGLAS® does not release any of its ingredients into the environment while in use, and is therefore deployed as a counter attachment in applications including catering, bakeries and other grocery stores.
Find out more about the product safety properties of PLEXIGLAS® here.
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What must be taken into account when cleaning PLEXIGLAS®?
PLEXIGLAS® is easy to clean and maintain. Please note the following information:
- PLEXIGLAS® should not be cleaned when dry, as this can cause scratches on the surface.
- Clean dusty surfaces with water with a little dishwashing detergent and a soft, lint-free cloth or sponge.
- To remove tougher and especially greasy stains from PLEXIGLAS®, benzene-free petroleum ether (light petroleum) may be used.
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What must be taken into account when disinfecting PLEXIGLAS®?
PLEXIGLAS® is easy to disinfect. Please note the following information:
- Commercial disinfectants are only suitable in part, as they can damage the surface of the PLEXIGLAS®.
- Bacteria and viruses can be wiped off the surface without any problem using isopropanol (2-propanol) and a soft cloth. The agent has also been approved for use as a hand disinfectant against SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus).
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How can I build my own PLEXIGLAS® sneeze guard?
You can simply fix PLEXIGLAS® sheets to a support, for example a wooden or aluminum frame, a wall or the ceiling. Alternatively, you can build a frameless version yourself, for example by joining different elements together.
Tips on processing PLEXIGLAS® are available in our step-by-step guides.
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For which application areas is a PLEXIGLAS® infection guard suitable?
For all areas in which the required distance between employees and customers cannot be guaranteed: As a sneeze screen or counter attachment in catering and grocery stores, pharmacies and other shops, but also as protective guards in offices and doctors’ practices. A protective screen made of PLEXIGLAS® can lower the risk of infection through airborne droplets in these and many more applications.
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What are the differences between the various infection protection guards?
- Permanently installed guards are one solution. In this case, PLEXIGLAS® sheets, for example from our online shop, are simply fixed to a support or a wall.
- A mobile sneeze guard made of PLEXIGLAS® is often smaller and made from multiple parts. Many of our specialist fabricators offer this solution.
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I have more questions. Who can I contact?
Stay healthy,
Your PLEXIGLAS® team
