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Clear acrylic sheets are a popular and versatile material known for their clarity and durability. these sheets are often used as a lightweight and shatter-resistant alternative to glass. Their optical clarity allows for excellent light transmission, making them ideal for applications where transparency is essential, such as display cases, windows, and protective barriers.
Material: 100% virgin material
Thickness: 1.8, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 30mm (1.8-30mm)
Color: transparent, white, opal, black, red, green, blue, or OEM
Certificate: CE, SGS, DE, and ISO 9001
MOQ: 2 tons, can be mixed with colors/ Sizes/ thickness
Delivery: 10-25 days
Product Description
Clear acrylic plastic sheets, also known as plexiglass or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), are a popular choice for a wide range of applications due to their exceptional optical clarity, durability, and design flexibility. These transparent sheets offer numerous benefits that make them a valuable material in the construction, design, and manufacturing industries.
Key Characteristics of Clear Acrylic plastic sheets:
Optical Clarity:
Clear acrylic sheets provide exceptional clarity and transparency, allowing for unobstructed visibility and light transmission.
They exhibit a high refractive index, which results in a glass-like appearance and can enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space.
Lightweight and Impact-Resistant:
Acrylic sheets are significantly lighter than glass, typically about half the weight of an equivalent glass panel.
Despite their lightweight nature, they possess excellent impact resistance, making them a safer option in high-traffic areas or applications where safety is a concern.
Weather and UV Resistance:
Clear acrylic sheets are highly resistant to weathering, UV radiation, and other environmental factors, ensuring long-lasting performance and minimal discoloration over time.
This durability makes them suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, including exposure to sunlight.
Versatility in Fabrication and Finishing:
Acrylic sheets can be easily cut, drilled, bent, and thermoformed, allowing for a wide range of customization and fabrication possibilities.
They can be polished, etched, or decorated with various techniques to achieve desired aesthetic effects.
Easy Maintenance and Cleaning:
Clear acrylic sheets require minimal maintenance compared to glass, as they are less prone to scratches and can be easily cleaned with mild detergents or specialized acrylic cleaners.
This low-maintenance feature makes them suitable for high-traffic areas and applications where cleanliness is important.
product parameters
Material |
100% virgin material |
Thickness |
1.8, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8,10,15,20, 30, 50,60mm (1.8-60mm) |
Color |
Transparent, white, opal, black, red, green, blue, yellow, etc. OEM color OK |
Standard size |
1220*1830, 1220*2440, 1270*2490, 1610*2550, 1440*2940, 1850*2450, 1050*2050, 1350*2000, 2050*3050, 1220*3050 mm |
Certificate |
CE, SGS, DE, and ISO 9001 |
Equipment |
Imported glass models (from Pilkington Glass in U. K.) |
MOQ |
2 tons, can be mixed with colors/ sizes/ thickness |
Delivery |
10-25 days |
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PRODUCT Advantages
Product application
● Windows and Glazing: Acrylic sheets are used for windows in commercial buildings, residential homes, and vehicles.
● Signage and Displays: Acrylic sheets are commonly used in signage applications, including indoor and outdoor signs, illuminated signs, point-of-sale displays, and trade show exhibits.
● Protective Barriers and Shields: Acrylic sheets are used to create protective barriers and shields in various settings.
● Lighting Fixtures: Acrylic sheets are utilized in lighting applications, such as diffusers and light covers, to distribute and diffuse light evenly.
● Aquariums and Display Cases: Acrylic sheets are often used in the construction of aquariums, fish tanks, and display cases.
● Furniture and Home Decor: Acrylic sheets are used to create furniture pieces, such as chairs, tables, and shelves.
● Medical and Healthcare Equipment: Acrylic sheets are employed in the healthcare industry for applications such as isolation chambers, medical equipment components, protective barriers in laboratories, and medical device enclosures.
● Roofing and Skylights: Acrylic sheets are used as roofing materials and in skylights to allow natural light into buildings.
● Art and Craft Projects: Acrylic sheets are popular among artists and crafters for various projects.
● Greenhouses: Acrylic sheets are used in greenhouse construction to create a controlled environment for plant growth.
color
Acrylic sheets are available in a wide variety of colors, allowing for flexible design options. Here's an overview of the main acrylic color choices:
Clear/Transparent:
This is the most common and popular acrylic color option. Clear acrylic offers excellent optical clarity.
Tinted/Colored:
Acrylic can be pigmented during manufacturing to create a wide range of solid colors, including:
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Black
White
And many other hues
Translucent:
Translucent acrylic sheets allow some light to pass through while providing a diffused, frosted appearance.
These can create interesting lighting effects and decorative looks.
COMMON PROCESSING
Acrylic/polycarbonate is a versatile material that can be processed using a variety of common manufacturing techniques. Here are some of the most common acrylic fabrication and processing methods:
Cutting and Shaping:
Laser Cutting: Precise and clean cuts can be achieved using computer-controlled laser cutting machines.
CNC Machining: Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling and routing machines can be used to cut complex shapes and profiles in Acrylic/polycarbonate.
Bonding and Joining:
Adhesive Bonding: Acrylic/polycarbonate can be joined using various adhesives, such as cyanoacrylate (super glue), epoxy, or acrylic-based cements.
Solvent Bonding: Solvents like methylene chloride or acrylic-based cements can be used to chemically weld acrylic parts together.
Bending and Forming:
Thermoforming: Acrylic/polycarbonate sheets can be heated and formed into various shapes using molds or bending jigs.
Cold Bending: Acrylic/polycarbonate can be bent and shaped at room temperature, particularly for simple curves and angles.
Flame Bending: Carefully applying a flame to the Acrylic/polycarbonate surface can soften the material, allowing it to be bent and shaped.
Printing and Decoration:
Screen Printing: Acrylic/polycarbonate sheets can be screen printed with various inks and graphics to add visual interest or branding.
Digital Printing: Wide-format digital printers can be used to directly print images, text, or graphics directly onto acrylic surfaces.
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