Tinted Acrylic Sheets
Custom Fabrication, Competitive Pricing, For Standard, Small Package Items
Description
Excelite tinted acrylic sheet, as known as tinted plexiglass, perspex, lucite allows light to pass through while reducing solar glare and UV rays.
Durable, lightweight, and easy to cut or fabricate, it’s ideal for creative projects, privacy panels, displays, and sun-exposed installations.
Like all plexiglass sheets, it offers excellent weather resistance and is available in custom sizes and finishes.
Tinted acrylic sheets can be laser cut or saw cut, as well as machined with routers, drills and sanders.
Our acrylic sheets are available in a range of sizes, including pre-cut, full-size and custom cut-to-size.
Product Features & Benefits
- Solar Heat Reduction: The tinted acrylic sheets significantly lowers interior heat buildup, making it ideal for sun-exposed applications.
- Weather Resistance: Engineered for long-term outdoor use, the material offers UV resistance
- Thermal Insulation: insulating properties to support climate control in indoor or semi-enclosed environments.
- Durable & Low Maintenance: Easy to clean with just a soft cloth and mild soap and water. Resistant to yellowing, cracking, and aging.
- Fabrication-Friendly: Easily cut with plastic cutting tools.
We also provide the following services.
- Drill holes
- Edge Polishing, Edge Sanding
- Rounded Corners
- Bending Smoked Plexiglass
- Silk Screen Printing/ UV Printing
Product Specifications
Tinted plexiglass comes in a variety of colors and light transmittance values, each providing different amounts of solar energy and visible light.
- Gray 1: 36% solar energy, 25% visible light
- Gray 2: 24% solar energy, 13% visible light
- Gray 3: 62% solar energy, 59% visible light
- Available thickness range: 1mm-25mm for extruded sheets, 30mm to over 100mm for cast sheets
- Sheet dimensions: 1220x2440mm, 1830x2440mm, 2050x3050mm or customize
- Weight: Density 1.2kg/sqm, half weight of glass.
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
Technical Data Sheets
| Properties | Test Conditions | Test Method | Unit | Typical Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | SO 1183-1 | g/cm3 | 1.2 | |
| Water absorption saturation | Water at 23°C | ISO 62 | ＜41mg | |
| Tensile strength | 1mm/min | ISO 527-1, -2 | Mpa | 76 |
| Tensile modulus | ISO 527-1, -2 | Mpa | 3110 | |
| Flexural strength | 2mm/min | ISO 178:2019 | Mpa | 115 |
| IZOD impact strength (Notched) | 23°C, 50% relative humidity, 3.2mm | ASTM D256-10 Method A | J/m | 1.6 |
| VICAT Softening Temperature | 50N, 50K/h | ISO 306: 2013 | °C | 103 |
| Thermal conductivity | 23°C | ISO 8302 | W/mK | 0.19 |
| compressive yield strength | 1mm/min | ISO 604 | MPa | 110 |
| Indentation hardness | ISO 2039-1 | Mpa | 175 | |
| Rockwell hardness | HRM | M100 |
Tinted Acrylic Sheet Application
Partitions and Tinted Acrylic Furniture
Tinted acrylic furniture offers modern aesthetics with vibrant color options, is resistant to impact and moisture, and is easy to clean, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Architectural Glazing
Tinted color windows feature acrylic panels that reduce glare, control solar heat gain, and enhance privacy. They improve energy efficiency, provide a stylish appearance, and increase comfort by reducing brightness and interior temperature.
Patio Covers
Excelite patio covers, aluminum pergola is made from t Tinted plexiglas. We offer carport kits packaged for simple DIY installation. Customization is also available with panel styles, colors and accents.
Marine and Automotive Windshield
Smoked color plexiglass sheet used as a boat window is a lightweight, impact-resistant, and durable protective panel that provides tinted shading to reduce glare and enhance privacy.
What is the difference between cast acrylic sheets and extruded acrylic sheets?
Cast Acrylic Sheets
Manufactured by mixing and heating to form a liquid acrylic mixture, and poured into the casting mold, where evenly to form a uniform sheet.
It has better thermal stability, higher resistance to cracking, good thermoforming range, is UV-resistant, and has greater scratch tolerances.
It is completely transparent and has excellent optical clarity.
Cast acrylic can easily be shaped, machined, and laser-cut.
Extruded Acrylic Sheets
Extruded acrylic sheet is a type of acrylic material that is manufactured through an extrusion process. In this process, acrylic polymer are heated and melted being pushed through a die to form a continuous sheet. It yields a material with a more even thickness throughout the sheet.
It is lightweight, stronger than glass, UV resistant, has good clarity and is transparent, and is the more cost-effective of the acrylic options.
Extruded acrylic also has good malleable properties making it easier to mold and bend. It can also be machined and laser cut.
Acrylic Sheets Cutting And Fabrication
Plexiglass sheets can be easily cut to size, but it is essential to note that they are more easy to crush when compared to polycarbonate. There are various processing methods such as drilling, sawing, milling, polishing, and fabrication can be employed for machining acrylic sheets.
At Excelite, we provide cut-to-size and comprehensive custom services for our customers. We guarantee precision cutting sizes and tight tolerances for our products. Whether you require a small trial quantity or shipping in your final sizes, we can accommodate your needs.
Drilling acrylic/plexiglass Sheets
- The drill bit selection depends on the thickness of the acrylic sheet and the required hole diameter.
- Cast acrylic is preferable for drilling over extruded acrylic due to its released internal tension.
- Cast acrylic sheets offer more stable dimensions compared to extruded acrylic.
- Thinner acrylic panels are more prone to breaking and tearing than thicker plates.
- Avoid rushing when drilling plexiglass as it is brittle, quick drilling can cause breakouts and cracks.
- Using a drill press and a standard iron drill bit is recommended as the best machining tool for drilling acrylic sheets.
Sawing Acrylic / Plexiglass Sheets
- We highly recommend a circular saw, table saw, or saw table with a fine-toothed saw blade for machining plexiglass sheets. But do not use a jigsaw blade for extruded acrylic sheet.
Sanding Acrylic / Plexiglass sheets
In most of applications, people need to get a matte surface, or smooth edges in high traffic areas, sanding acrylic before final polishing is necessary.
- Cast acrylic can be sanded with heavy machinery, while extruded acrylic should not be sanded aggressively to avoid built-up stress and poor results.
- Tools for sanding acrylic include heavy-duty belt sanders, flatbed sanders, multi-sanding tools, delta sanders, and lighter belt sanders for DIY projects.
- For manual sanding, wrap sandpaper around a block for controlled sanding.
Polishing Acrylic / Plexiglass Sheets
Polishing acrylic sheets enhances the appearance of the edges, providing a shiny finish. Whether through flame polishing, buff polishing, or machine polishing, there are various methods to achieve a glossy shine effect on the edges.
Bending Acrylic/Plexiglass
Hot Bending
Acrylic sheets can be formed into almost any shape. It provides highly freedom to get ideas.
Two primary heating techniques are surface heating and linear heating, each providing specific benefits depending on the desired outcome.
Heating can be accomplished using different methods, such as air-flow ovens, infrared radiation, or hot plates, with infrared heating being the most popular.
It is important to remove any protective film from the sheet prior to heating to prevent damage post-cooling.
After forming the acrylic sheets, it should be allowed to cool slowly in a stable environment to maintain its shape and structural integrity.
Cold Bending
Unlike polycarbonate, Acrylic/Plexiglass sheets are relatively brittle, so it is important to avoid applying excessive pressure when cold bending them to prevent cracking.
After cold bending acrylic sheets, clamp the material in a mold or frame to avoid it from springing back to the original shape of the plate.
Recommended Minimum Radii of Curvature for Cold-formed Acrylic Sheets
| Thickness(mm) | Cast Acrylic Sheets | Extruded Acrylic Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | NA | 18 |
| 2.5 | NA | 29 |
| 3 | 21 | 35 |
| 4.5 | 32 | 53 |
| 6 | 42.5 | 71 |
| 8.5 | 60 | 100 |
| 12 | 86 | 143 |
Radii of curvature less than those specified may exceed the design stress limits for the material, resulting in crazing.
NA = Not Applicable.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
1. The best way to cut acrylic sheets is to use a sharp cutting tool specifically designed for acrylic, such as a plastic sheet cutter, acrylic scoring tool, or a fine-toothed saw blade.
2. For straight cuts, a table saw or circular saw with a carbide-tipped blade can be used. Ensure that the blade is suitable for cutting acrylic and has a high tooth count to prevent chipping.
3. Another method for straight cuts is scoring the acrylic sheet with a plastic cutter or utility knife along a straight edge and then snapping the sheet along the scored line.
4. For curved or intricate cuts, a jigsaw, coping saw, or band saw with a fine-toothed blade can be used. Proceed with slow and steady cutting to prevent cracking or melting of the acrylic.
5. When cutting acrylic, it is important to properly secure the sheet to prevent vibrations that can lead to chipping or cracking. Using clamps or a non-slip mat can help keep the sheet in place during cutting.
6. To minimize chipping or melting, cut the acrylic sheet at a slower speed and avoid applying excessive pressure or force. Let the tool do the work to achieve clean and accurate cuts.
7. After cutting, remove any rough edges or burrs with sandpaper or a deburring tool for a smooth finish.
8. Always wear appropriate safety gear, such as goggles and a dust mask, when cutting acrylic sheets to protect yourself from flying debris and dust.
Polycarbonate is generally considered to be stronger than plexiglass (acrylic) of impact resistance. Polycarbonate is known for its high impact strength and is often used in applications where durability and resistance to breakage are essential. It is commonly used in bulletproof windows, safety glasses, and protective shields due to its ability to withstand high impact forces without shattering.
On the other hand, plexiglass (acrylic) is more brittle and prone to cracking or breaking upon impact compared to polycarbonate. While plexiglass offers good optical clarity and chemical resistance, it is not as impact-resistant as polycarbonate.
Acrylic sheets can crack under certain circumstances, but they are less prone to cracking compared to glass due to their higher impact resistance.
- Avoid dropping heavy objects on the acrylic sheet or subjecting it to high impacts.
- Deep scratches or abrasions on the surface of the acrylic sheet can act as stress points and lead to cracking.
- Sudden changes in temperature can cause acrylic sheets to expand or contract rapidly, leading to stress and potential cracking.
- Some chemicals or solvents can weaken acrylic material, making it more prone to cracking.
- Incorrect installation methods that put excessive pressure or stress on the acrylic sheet can lead to cracking.
‘Clear acrylic’ is also known by the trade names of Lucite, Altuglas, Plexiglass and Plexiglass. Clear Cast Acrylic is commonly known as Perspex.
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