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Cast Acrylic Sheet​s

 30mm-480mm thickness | Ship to Worldwide | UV Resistant

At Excelite, our optical polycarbonate sheet offers many technical advantages, including exceptional impact resistance, light transmission rates of up to 89%, UV protection, and virtually unbreakable properties.

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Description

Cast acrylic sheets, also referred to as optically glass-like plexiglass, are manufactured from a continuous cast process with extremely high optical clarity thermoplastic material.

Acrylic is used in a wide variety of applications because it can be easily thermoformed and machined, making it an extremely versatile material suitable for a wide range of applications. Excelite® Acrylic is a thermoplastic substrate, can it be further processed through thermoforming into numerous shapes and designs. When heating to the applicable softening temperature, Excelite Acrylic will exhibit a level of shrinkage in length and width of a max.3%.

Compared to all other types of transparent thermoplastics, acrylic has outstanding resistance to the damaging effects of sunlight and outdoor weathering.

Most commercial acrylics have been UV stabilized for good weather ability and resistance to sunlight exposure.

thermoforming acrylic sheet

Product Features & Benefits

  • Optical Clarity: Cast acrylic offers extremely high light transmission and clarity, greater than 92% light transmission. This makes it ideal for applications like aquariums, displays, and lighting fixtures.
  • UV Resistance : UV additives make cell cast acrylic highly resistant to ultraviolet light and solar radiation compared to other thermoplastics. It stands up very well in outdoor applications.
  • High Strength: Cell cast acrylic has higher tensile and flexural strength than standard extruded acrylic. It has over 12 times the impact strength of glass.
  • Thermal Stability: The cell cast manufacturing process results in low internal stresses and high dimensional stability over temperature changes. It can withstand 120-170°F continuously.
  • Ease of Fabrication: Cell cast acrylics can be readily machined, thermoformed, and fabricated to create custom enclosures, displays and more.

Product Specifications

  • Available thickness range: 30mm to 480mm for cast sheets
  • Sheet dimensions: 1220x2440mm, 1830x2440mm, 2050x3050mm or customize 
  • Weight: Density 1.22kg/sqm

Technical Specifications

Acrylic Type: Cast acrylic sheet
Finish: Glossy
Opacity: Transparent
Cutting Tolerance: +/- 3%
Masking: Paper

Acrylic Sheet Care

Acrylic is a relatively soft material and can scratch easily if not taken care of.  It also naturally builds up a static charge and can attract dust easily.  We suggest the two most recognized Acrylic cleaners available: Novus and Brillianize.

Quality Standards

  • Compliance with international quality and safety standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM, UL, AS, CE)
  • In-house quality control measures
  • Third-party inspection and certification (if applicable)
  • Warranty or guarantee offered on the products

The differences of Cast Acrylic Sheets Vs. Extruded Acrylic Sheets

Differences in Processing Performance 

  • Continuous Service Temperature: 180° F (Cast Acrylic Sheet) vs. 160° F (Extruded Acrylic Sheet)
  • Formability Temperature Range: 340° F to 380° F (Cast Acrylic Sheet) vs 290° F to 320° F (Extruded Acrylic Sheet)
  • Cast acrylic has a higher molecular weight, therefore it will cut, drill and rout cleaner.
  • Ease of Machining: When machining cast acrylic, shavings will flake off whereas extruded acrylic shavings may gum up on the tool.
  • Glue-joint effectiveness: It offers stronger glue joints with cast acrylic sheets and performs better in laser cutting.
  • Higher optical clarity: Cast acrylic typically has light transmission of 90-93% and above and extruded acrylic sheet ranges 85-90% light transmission. This can make a noticeable clarity difference.
  • Better UV resistance: Additives cast acrylic sheet provides increased protection from yellowing degradation.

Differences In Properties

Properties/ Features Cast Acrylic Extruded Acrylic
UV Stability Excellent Good: UV resistance, but might not perform as well as cast acrylic sheet while direct sunlight.
Clarity Superior optical clarity with high light transmittance Good, suitable for most applications
Wight Slightly heavier due to its density Slight lighter than cast acrylic
Chemical Resistance Resistant to many chemicals but can be affected by strong solvents. Generally resistant to common chemicals, but specific resistances may vary.
Scratch Resistance High: More resistant to scratches Less resistant to scratches, but much better than polycarbonate sheets
Colours Available in a wide range of colours and thicknesses. Fewer colours available, primarily under MOQ requirement.
Thickness Tolerance Varied: +/- 15% thickness variability. Consistent: +/- 10% thickness variability.
Flame Polishing Produces cleaner edges, but more time-consuming. Easier to achieve, but might not result in as clean of an edge.
Cost Generally more expensive due to its properties and manufacturing process. More cost-effective, making it a popular choice for projects with budget constraints.

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Cast Acrylic Sheets Applications

       Cut-to-Size (any size and thickness)

We stock standard size acrylic sheet from 1mm to 25mm thickness. Of course, we provide pre-cut acrylic panels in the right sizes for the laser cutter, or to a size convenient for your project. All sheet dimensions are cut to tolerances of +0-0.2mm. 

Our cast acrylic sheet with two sides film coating. This protects it from scratching. 

        Cast Acrylic Sheet: 1220mm x 4880mm; 1220mmx2440mm

  1. Glazing skylights
  2. Acrylic Aquariums
  3. Lenses And Lighting Fixtures
  4. Signage
  5. Infinity Pool
  6. Underwater Pool Windows
  7. Sky Pool
  8. Acrylic Pool
  9. Point Of Purchase Displays

Application

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Acrylic Dice
Cast acrylic comes in a variety of colors and thicknesses, making these acrylic dice in variety of colors and designs.
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Acrylic Furniture

acrylic coffee table, acrylic side table, lucite coffee table, clear chair, all kinds of modern, sleek aesthetic designs. Excelite acrylic furniture combines functionality with contemporary elegance, making it a popular choice for you to custom clear furniture.
Acrylic Wine Rack

Acrylic Wine Rack

Modular wine rack, acrylic wine holder, acrylic wine stand rack, offer a clear view of stored items while maintaining a sleek appearance.

Boat Console windshield

Boat windscreens

Shatter proof screens, windows,  HCMT doors, protective barriers, machine guards, impact resistance is essential for safety and security.

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Skylights

Clear acrylic sheets are commonly used as a substitute for glass in roof skylight, flat roof skylights, skylight replacements, and dome skylights.
acrylic picture framing

 Displays

Aura frame, custom framing, picture framing with lightweight, shatter-resistant acrylic sheets that provide exceptional clarity and UV protection, making them ideal for preserving photos, prints, and memorabilia.

FAQ

Cast acrylic provides superior optical clarity and surface quality compared to extruded acrylic. This makes cast acrylic the preferred choice for applications requiring high transparency and visual quality, while extruded acrylic may be suitable for more budget-conscious projects where perfect clarity is less critical.

Cutting Cast Acrylic

Circular Saw
Table Saw
Jigsaw

Polishing Edges

Sanding Block
Buffing Wheel
Click here to get more introduction for polishing and cutting. 

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At Excelite Plastics, every project is unique.

sales@exceliteplas.com

+86 135 8555 4902 (China)

+61452 396 680 (Australia)

Block 1 RuiSu Building, 2 Kecheng Rd, Suzhou, China 215122

Australia Branch: 6 Stephen Road, Dandenong South 3175

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