Hanging Display Case

Display cases have become a standard for businesses displaying high-end products and collectibles. They also provide art gallery operators with a platform that showcases the most popular art pieces. Hanging display cases deter criminals from committing acts of theft and protect valuable artwork from diminishing in quality because of exposure to high-humidity environments. Designed and constructed with the right material, a hanging display case in a home, business, or nonprofit organization prevents impact damage, which can occur whenever artwork is moved to a new location.

What is the best material for a hanging display case? The answer is acrylic for many reasons.

Advantages of an Acrylic Hanging Display Case

Glass develops from silica, which is also known as sand. With a similar texture and appearance, acrylic is made from plastic. Although the two materials share a couple of characteristics, one of the materials by far is the best material for designing a hanging display case.

Let’s see why you should consider acrylic over glass when buying a hanging display case.

Durability

Glass enhances the visual appeal of artwork, but the material has one crucial design flaw. The material is highly vulnerable to damage caused by strong impacts. On the other hand, acrylic can be up to 17 times more impact resistant than a sheet of glass of the same size, shape, and thickness. This means that an acrylic display case hit with an object or knocked over to the floor should not break, which means it also absorbs the punishment delivered by typical daily wear and tear.

Portability

Most art lovers display collections that change presentations to account for adding new pieces or creating a different display in preparation for hosting a social event. Acrylic hanging display cases are much lighter than their glass counterpart, with acrylic panels weighing as much as 50 percent less than glass. This makes acrylic hanging display cases the preferred choice for enjoying optimal portability. Because of their weight, glass hanging display cases cost more to ship than shipping acrylic hanging display cases.

Aesthetics

Glass has earned a reputation as a material that enhances the visual appeal of objects, primarily because of the material’s ability to reflect light and transform colors on objects. However, acrylic outperforms glass when it comes to aesthetics. Acrylic possesses much better optical clarity than the optical clarity of glass. Glass also projects a subtle green tint, while acrylic projects a colorless appearance.

Affordability

A standard glass hanging display case costs more than a standard acrylic hanging display case, primarily due to the cost of the material. Add shipping costs due to the heavier weight of glass, and you have a clear winner in the affordability department in the form of an acrylic hanging display case. Beware of the merchant that offers a deeply discounted glass hanging display case, as the case might be constructed with low-quality glass.

Repairs

Glass is a bit more scratch-resistant than acrylic, but the scratches left on a glass-hanging display case are much more difficult to remove. Dents on acrylic hanging display cases also are easier to repair. Any scratches found on an acrylic display case disappear after a couple of minutes of buffing the surface. For more significant damage, such as a crack, the repair is easier for an acrylic hanging display case.

Find the Right Acrylic Hanging Display Case

Duluth, Minnesota-based Walker Display offers various acrylic hanging display cases for presenting your artwork. Our clients include Kuhl Frames + Art, Palmetto Quilt & Fabric, and Toad&Co. Learn more by submitting the short Contact form.