{"id":176327,"date":"2026-05-04T07:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T05:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=176327"},"modified":"2026-04-27T13:29:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:29:46","slug":"rab-lighting-chooses-plexiglas-proterra-molding-compound-for-resource-efficient-luminaire-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/rab-lighting-chooses-plexiglas-proterra-molding-compound-for-resource-efficient-luminaire-design\/","title":{"rendered":"RAB Lighting chooses PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0proTerra\u00a0molding compound for resource-efficient luminaire design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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C Wall outdoor wall packs from RAB Lighting: The textured cover made of PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra 8N enables resource efficient product design. In this PMMA molding compound from R\u00f6hm, a proportion of fossil based feedstocks is replaced with ISCC-PLUS certified bio circular feedstocks allocated via mass balancing.
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  • Lighting manufacturer produces cover of C-Wall luminaire with PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra 8N based on bio-circular raw materials<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • PMMA molding compound by R\u00f6hm with reduced greenhouse gas emissions (CO2<\/sub>) and very good optical properties<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Seamless integration into established designs and processes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    RAB Lighting, a lighting manufacturer, focuses on compact design, lightweight construction, and recycled or bio-based materials to produce luminaires more sustainably. To this end, the company also uses PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra 8N molding compound for products manufactured for the European and Asian markets. This type of R\u00f6hm\u2019s brand polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) contains a proportion of attributed bio-circular raw materials, thereby lowering its CO\u2082 footprint.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cradle-to-gate footprint lowered by 25 percent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    For PLEXIGLAS\u00ae pro<\/em>Terra 8N, fossil resources are proportionally replaced by ISCC PLUS-certified, sustainable raw materials and allocated via mass balancing. ISCC stands for International Sustainable Carbon Certification. This is an independent, voluntary certification system for bio-based, renewable, and circular raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The product is chemically identical with PLEXIGLAS\u00ae 8N, an established material for optical applications, and has congruent product properties. The difference is a 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions along the value chain, spanning from raw material extraction through transportation and processing to the factory gate (cradle-to-gate), as the life cycle analysis (LCA) proves. Luminaire manufacturers can switch to the CO2<\/sub> reduced grade PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra\u00a08N without needing to modify existing designs or production processes \u2013 ensuring consistent optical quality for enhanced lighting solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Stephen Osborne, Director of Engineering at RAB Lighting<\/strong>, points out: \u201cWe are continuously expanding our use of lower-impact materials that meet RAB\u2019s standards for optical clarity, performance, and long-term durability. PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra 8N fits this approach. It provides a carbon-reduced option without sacrificing the reliability our customers expect.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    The C-WALL series plays a key role in RAB Lighting\u2019s sustainable lighting initiatives. It represents the next generation of wall-mounted luminaires, designed to deliver versatile functionality with a strong focus on sustainability. Its sleek, lightweight form incorporates resource-saving materials such as recycled aluminum for the body and PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra 8N for the transparent luminaire cover. According to the company\u2019s calculations, the low-profile design and choice of materials help to lower the overall CO2<\/sub> footprint of C-Wall luminaires significantly compared to similar wall packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A special feature of the C-WALL\u2019s design is the LED modules that are placed at the top of the fixture rather than at the back, directing light downward to minimize glare and avoid it shining directly into the eyes. An aluminum reflector controls the direction of the light. Together with the textured structure of the luminaire cover, the optical properties of PLEXIGLAS\u00ae pro<\/em>Terra 8N contribute to a pleasant, homogeneous lighting effect. It offers 92% light transmission and exceptional light\u2011guiding properties. It also delivers long-term UV and weather resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to this clear transparent material, R\u00f6hm\u2019s PLEXIGLAS\u00ae pro<\/em>Terra molding compounds are also available in light-diffusing and deep black colored grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    R\u00f6hm\u2019s pro<\/em>Terra products can contribute to the circular economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To meet industry\u2011specific requirements, PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra products are available with varying shares of allocated sustainable feedstocks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201cPLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra 8N can be produced with 25 to 100 percent bio\u2011circular feedstock,\u201d explains Zhong Shen, Head of Technology, Molding Compounds<\/strong>, Asia. \u201cAnother option is our PLEXIGLAS\u00ae\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra M5. This grade contains up to 30 percent mechanically recycled PMMA from post\u2011industrial sources. This method lowers the material\u2019s cradle-to-gate footprint by 30% compared to a product made from completely new material.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yu Zhu, General Manager of R\u00f6hm<\/strong>\u2019s Molding Compounds business in Asia underlines R\u00f6hm\u2019s committment to offering various sustainable material solutions. All R\u00f6hm products that qualify for the\u00a0pro<\/em>Terra brand family were made from low-emission raw materials, contribute to the circular economy, and conserve resources such as raw materials, energy, or water. \u201cWe will continue to empower industries such as optoelectronics and automotive manufacturing in their efforts to reduce emissions and advance circular economy practices,\u201d says Zhu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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