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Description
This premium solid orange acrylic sheet is a high-quality cast PMMA material designed for demanding design and architectural applications. With its bold, opaque colour and smooth, glossy finish, it offers a striking alternative to glass while providing excellent impact resistance and ease of fabrication.
Featuring light-diffusing properties, this sheet delivers a consistent, vibrant orange appearance under both natural and artificial lighting, making it ideal for illuminated features, signage, partitions and retail displays. Supplied in a substantial 8 mm thickness and large format 3050 x 2030 mm sheets, it provides designers, shopfitters and fabricators with a versatile, durable solution for a wide range of interior and exterior projects.
Product Features
- Solid, opaque orange cast acrylic (PMMA) with excellent colour consistency across the entire sheet.
- Enhanced light-diffusing properties for smooth, even illumination in backlit or edge-lit installations.
- Robust 8 mm sheet thickness for added rigidity and durability in structural and decorative applications.
- Generous sheet size of 3050 mm length and 2030 mm width, optimising yield and minimising joints on large projects.
- High optical quality cast manufacturing process, ideal for precision cutting, routing and engraving.
- Smooth, glossy surfaces supplied with protective film to help prevent scratching during handling and fabrication.
- Excellent weather and UV resistance, suitable for both indoor and sheltered outdoor use.
Key Features and Benefits
- Offers a safer, lighter alternative to glass, making handling, transportation and installation easier and more economical.
- Light-diffusing characteristics help minimise hotspots from LEDs or fluorescent lighting, improving the visual quality of illuminated panels and signs.
- High rigidity at 8 mm thickness provides a stable, long-lasting panel for partitions, cladding and display structures.
- Cast acrylic construction machines cleanly and can be cut, drilled, bonded and polished using standard plastic fabrication techniques.
- UV-stable material maintains colour and appearance over time, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
- Bold solid orange colour adds strong design impact, supporting brand identity and wayfinding in commercial environments.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Cast acrylic (PMMA), solid opaque orange with light-diffusing properties |
| Sheet thickness | 8 mm |
| Sheet length | 3050 mm |
| Sheet width | 2030 mm |
| Surface finish | Gloss on both faces, supplied with protective film |
| Typical service temperature | -20 °C to +80 °C (guidance only, application dependent) |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This solid orange light-diffusing acrylic sheet is well suited to a wide variety of creative, commercial and architectural applications where vibrant colour, durability and good light control are required.
- Illuminated signage, light boxes and menu boards using LED or fluorescent light sources.
- Retail display fixtures, point-of-sale units and branded feature panels.
- Interior partitions, wall cladding and decorative panels in offices, leisure and hospitality spaces.
- Wayfinding, information panels and safety marking where high visibility is important.
- Exhibition stands, stage sets and visual merchandising installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this solid orange acrylic sheet be used outdoors?
The sheet offers good weather and UV resistance and can be used outdoors in many situations, particularly in sheltered or partially covered locations such as under canopies or as fascia panels. For fully exposed installations, ensure suitable framing and fixings are used and consider local conditions, as long-term performance will depend on factors such as sunlight intensity, temperature variation and mechanical stress.
How can I cut and machine the 8 mm acrylic sheet?
This cast acrylic sheet can be cut using common workshop tools such as panel saws with fine-tooth blades, laser cutters (where available), or CNC routers. It can also be drilled and edge-finished with appropriate plastic-working tools. Always support the sheet properly, use sharp tools designed for plastics, and keep protective film in place during fabrication to help minimise surface marking.
Is this acrylic sheet suitable for use in direct contact with food?
The sheet is manufactured from cast acrylic intended for general design and architectural use and is not specifically certified for direct food contact. For applications involving food preparation or long-term food storage, choose a material that is expressly approved to the relevant food-contact regulations and standards.