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Description
This premium red acrylic sheet is a high-performance engineering plastic designed for demanding applications where strength, visual impact and durability are essential. With excellent surface hardness and resistance to everyday wear, it offers a reliable alternative to glass and other rigid plastics in both industrial and display environments.
Combining good temperature resistance with impressive clarity of colour, this red acrylic sheet is ideal for fabricated components, protective panels, signage and point-of-sale projects. Available in a choice of thicknesses and sheet sizes, it can be easily cut, drilled and machined to suit your specific requirements.
Product Features
- Available thicknesses of 3 mm and 5 mm to suit light-duty panels through to more robust structural applications.
- Multiple sheet lengths: 1520 mm, 2030 mm and 3050 mm for efficient yield and reduced waste during cutting.
- Choice of practical sheet widths: 1000 mm, 1520 mm and 2030 mm to match common fabrication and installation dimensions.
- Striking solid red colour for high-visibility panels, displays and branding elements.
- Excellent surface hardness for enhanced scratch and abrasion resistance in busy environments.
- Good temperature resistance, suitable for many indoor and covered outdoor uses.
- Rigid, lightweight sheet that is easy to cut, drill, machine and thermoform with standard workshop equipment.
Key Features and Benefits
- High impact resistance helps protect against chipping and cracking, extending component life in service.
- Superior surface hardness reduces marking and scratching, keeping panels looking clean and professional for longer.
- Good dimensional stability and temperature resistance support reliable performance in varied installation conditions.
- Lightweight compared with glass, making handling, installation and transportation safer and more convenient.
- Excellent machinability allows precise cutting, drilling and forming, helping you achieve accurate, repeatable results.
- Bold red colour provides strong visual contrast, ideal for safety guards, indicators and attention-grabbing signage.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Premium cast acrylic (PMMA) |
| Available thicknesses | 3 mm, 5 mm |
| Available sheet lengths | 1520 mm, 2030 mm, 3050 mm |
| Available sheet widths | 1000 mm, 1520 mm, 2030 mm |
| Colour | Solid red |
| Typical service temperature range | -20°C to +70°C (application dependent) |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This premium red acrylic sheet is suitable for a wide range of engineering, safety and display applications where durability and a strong visual finish are required.
- Machine guards, safety barriers and covers in production areas.
- Signage, wayfinding panels and information boards.
- Point-of-sale displays, retail fixtures and promotional stands.
- Decorative panels, partitions and interior design features.
- Protective screens and housings for instruments and control panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this red acrylic sheet be cut and drilled with standard workshop tools?
Yes, the sheet can be cut, drilled and machined using common woodworking or plastic-working tools, such as fine-tooth saws, routers and drills designed for plastics. Using sharp tools and appropriate feed rates will help achieve clean edges and minimise the risk of chipping.
Is this acrylic sheet suitable for outdoor use?
The sheet offers good resistance for indoor and covered outdoor applications. For long-term external use, especially in full weather exposure, performance will depend on the specific conditions, so it is recommended to assess requirements case by case and provide suitable protection where necessary.
How do I choose the right thickness of acrylic sheet for my project?
As a general guide, 3 mm thickness is suited to smaller panels, signage and light-duty covers, while 5 mm is better for larger spans, more robust guards and structural displays. When selecting thickness, consider panel size, fixing method, loading and any impact or safety requirements.