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Description
This premium dark grey acrylic sheet is a high-quality cast material designed for demanding engineering, fabrication and display applications. Offering excellent surface hardness, rigidity and long-term durability, it provides a reliable alternative to glass and other rigid plastics where impact resistance and aesthetic performance are important.
With outstanding colour consistency across the sheet and a smooth, attractive finish, this acrylic is ideal for projects that require a professional appearance as well as robust performance. Available in a 5 mm thickness and a range of practical sheet sizes, it suits everything from machine guards and enclosures to panels, signs and interior fixtures.
Product Features
- Manufactured from cast acrylic for excellent surface hardness and dimensional stability.
- Standard 5 mm thickness, providing a strong and rigid panel suitable for structural and protective uses.
- Available sheet lengths of 1520 mm, 2030 mm and 3050 mm to match a wide variety of project requirements.
- Choice of sheet widths including 1000 mm, 1520 mm and 2030 mm to minimise cutting and material waste.
- Uniform dark grey colour throughout the sheet for consistent visual appearance and edge finishing.
- Good optical and surface quality with a smooth finish ready for machining, cutting or bonding.
- Suitable for sawing, routing, drilling and laser cutting with appropriate equipment and settings.
Key Features and Benefits
- Excellent surface hardness helps resist scratching and abrasion, extending service life in busy environments.
- Cast acrylic construction offers superior stability and machining performance compared with many extruded alternatives.
- Consistent dark grey colour improves aesthetics for architectural, retail and industrial panels where appearance matters.
- Versatile sheet size options allow efficient nesting of parts, reducing offcuts and overall material cost.
- Lightweight compared with glass, making installation, handling and transport easier and safer.
- Good weathering and ageing characteristics make it suitable for long-term indoor use and many covered outdoor applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Cast acrylic (PMMA) |
| Colour | Dark grey, solid colour |
| Thickness | 5 mm (nominal) |
| Sheet lengths (mm) | 1520, 2030, 3050 |
| Sheet widths (mm) | 1000, 1520, 2030 |
| Typical applications | Machine guards, panels, signage, partitions, displays |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This dark grey cast acrylic sheet is suitable for a wide range of industrial, commercial and display applications where a durable, visually smart panel material is required.
- Machine guards, covers and inspection panels in workshops and production areas.
- Decorative and functional wall panels, partitions and privacy screens.
- Retail and exhibition displays, point-of-sale units and product stands.
- Signage, nameplates and information boards requiring a dark background.
- General fabrication, jigs, templates and protective panels in engineering environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this dark grey acrylic sheet be cut and drilled with standard workshop tools?
Yes, the sheet can be cut and drilled using common workshop equipment such as panel saws, circular saws, routers and drills, provided that sharp tools and appropriate feed rates are used. It is recommended to support the sheet fully, avoid excessive heat build-up and carry out trials where possible to achieve clean edges.
Is this acrylic sheet suitable for outdoor use?
The cast acrylic material offers good resistance to weathering and ageing, so it can be used in many outdoor or semi-exposed environments. However, performance will depend on the specific conditions and installation method, so for long-term external applications it is advisable to assess UV exposure, temperature range and mechanical loading.
How should the acrylic sheet be cleaned to avoid scratching the surface?
Clean the sheet using a soft cloth or sponge with mild soapy water, then rinse with clean water and dry with a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid using solvents, abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as these can scratch or damage the surface and reduce clarity and appearance over time.