Black/White Cast Acrylic Block
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Anglosol 70 (Tensol 70 Equivalent) - 500ml
Anglosol 70 is a two-part acrylic cement that hardens at room temperature by polymerisation. Producing high strength bonds to acrylic sheet while offering excellent weather resistance.
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Lint Free Microfibre Exel Super Magic Cleaning Cloths for Polishing and Cleaning (Pack of 5)
High quality, lint free, microfibre cloths. Suitable for both polishing and cleaning plastic surfaces. Ultra-soft and ultra fine microfibre cloth cleans surfaces, capturing dirt for faster and better clean.
£9.95 £8.29
Unipol Plastic Polish - 125ml
Use Unipol Plastic Polish to revive dull and scratched plastic surfaces. Helps to remove light scratching, haziness and yellowing. Suitable for non-grained plastics including acrylic, polycarbonate and polyester surfaces.
£9.95 £8.29
VuPlex® Plastic Cleaner & Anti Static Polish
Use VuPlex® to clean, protect and polish all clear and coloured plastics. Containing only safe ingredients, Vuplex® cleans acrylic surfaces with no smudges or smears. Not only does it clean, but it also protects.
£9.98 £8.32
CT1 Adhesive & Sealant - 290ml Clear
CT1 Clear Sealant and Adhesive is a non-solvent based grip adhesive ideal for bonding and sealing acrylic splashbacks.
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CT1 Adhesive & Sealant - 290ml White
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Aluminium Standoffs - Chrome & Satin finishes (Pack of 4)
Aluminium standoff fixings for wall mounting signage, graphics, photography and art. Stand off fixings support panels while presenting them slightly away from the wall. Available in various diameters and stand off heights in both polished chrome and satin silver finishes to suit your application.
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Plastic Weld Solvent
This solvent sticks all normal model making plastics, i.e. perspex, ABS, butyrate, styrene, acrylic etc. It has a long shelf life, is fast acting (grabs in seconds), and has a water-like consistency so it is best used by holding or clamping the surfaces together and running a loaded brush or applicator along the length of the joint (solvent will be drawn into the joint by capillary action).
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Solvent Applicator Bottle - 10ml (Pack of 2)
10ml solvent applicator bottles. Dispense solvents evenly with a fine tipped needle. Sold in packs of 2.
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Unipol Acrylic/Perspex Polish & Restoration Kit
Use Unipol Plastic Polish & Restoration kit to revive dull and scratched plastic surfaces. Helps to remove light scratching, haziness and yellowing. Suitable for non-grained plastics including acrylic, polycarbonate and polyester surfaces. Kit includes Polish, Sandpaper and Microfibre cloth.
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Bespoke Fabrication
We have the machinery and expertise to manufacture bespoke items in acrylic, polycarbonate and many other plastics, from one-offs to large production runs. Read more about the various services we offer, or complete the form below to request a quote.
CNC Routing
Our advanced Multicam Apex 3R (3 Axis) CNC routers allow us to provide an extensive range of precision CNC routing services. Read more
CNC Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is a fabrication process that uses a thin, intensely focused stream of light to cut through a range of different materials, including plastics and acrylics. Read more
Diamond & Flame polishing
Edge polishing is a fabrication process that polishes the edges of acrylic panels, removes any cutting marks, and achieves a smooth, glossy finish. Read more
Rotary & Laser Engraving
Laser engraving is a fabrication process that uses a laser beam to physically remove the surface of a material to create an indentation that is noticeable to both the eye and touch. Read more
Line Bending
Line bending is a process that’s used to make precise folds in plastic and acrylic components. Our line bending fabrication service allows us to bend plastic and acrylic sheets along a defined ‘line’ – without any need for gluing or joining. Read more
Have bespoke requirements?
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High quality acrylic sheet produced in large thickness available in both black and white colour finishes. Cast acrylic blocks are often polished to a high gloss finish and used within retail display designs. Both black and white acrylic block is available in 30mm, 40mm and 50mm.
Key features
- High glass finish on both sides
- Hard wearing
- Weather resistant
- Easy to work with/fabricate
- Light weight
Typical applications
- Signage
- Furniture
- Retail display
- Point of sale
- Point of purchase
Detailed description
Hard wearing
Cast acrylic is one of the hardest thermoplastic sheet materials available and its attractive aesthetics remain for longer than any other plastic sheet material.
Light weight
Black and white cast acrylic weighs half as much as an equivalent colour glass panel making fabrication, installation and transportation a far more attractive proposition.
High gloss finish and easy to clean
Its high gloss finish is not only very attractive but also more practically it's easy to clean.
Weather resistant
With excellent resistance to the elements, coloured cast acrylic performs very well outside. No significant changes in appearance are expected over 10 years.
Manufacturing process
Cast acrylic is manufactured by pouring monomer between two sheets of high quality glass in batches in a carefully controlled manufacturing process.
Recyclable
Cast acrylic can be recycled all the way back to the original raw material.
Brands
Perspex®, Unbranded
Country of Manufacture
UK, Various
Stock sheet sizes
2000mm x 1500mm
Minimum panel size
100mm x 100mm
Maximum panel size
2000mm x 1500mm
Relative density
1.19 g/cm³
Manufacturers thickness tolerance
15mm-20mm (+/- 10 % plus 0.4mm e.g. 5mm cast sheet could vary from 4.1mm to 5.9mm)
30mm (28.5mm - 31.5mm)
40mm (33.3mm - 36.7mm)
50mm (48mm - 52.5mm)
Cutting tolerance
+/- 1mm
Material protection
Protective film on both sides
Fire rating
UK Class 3
Service temperature
-40 to 80°c
Vicat softening temperature
>110°c
Water absorption
0.25%
Material Name/Scientific Name
Poly(methyl methacrylate) "PMMA"
Recyclable
Maximum 3%
Data sheets
Colour availability & light transmission
Standard
Non-standard
Not available
Out of stock
Limited stock
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We provide a fast delivery service throughout the UK using recognised Couriers such as Royal Mail, DHL, and Parcel Force.
Delivery prices are calculated based on the length of the longest side of the material ordered i.e. the delivery price of a panel measuring 1500mm x 1000mm would be based on the 1500mm dimension. Only one delivery charge is charged per order regardless of how many items are ordered.
UK Delivery costs
| Longest side | Standard Delivery | Express Delivery | Order value for FREE delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samples (100mm x 100mm) | £2.95 | £9.95 | £250 |
| Less than 500mm | £6.95 | £12.95 | £250 |
| 500mm to 999mm | £9.95 | £19.95 | £250 |
| 1000mm to 1999mm | £14.95 | £24.95 | £250 |
| 2000mm or greater | £19.95 | £29.95 | £250 |
Standard delivery for all accessories is £7.95, or £12.95 for Express delivery.
All prices listed include VAT.
Delivery Times
Our guidelines for delivery times are listed below:
- Standard delivery (3-5 working days)
- Express delivery (2-3 working days)
Express Delivery
If you require faster delivery you may wish to consider choosing our Express Delivery option at the checkout. Express Delivery orders are prioritised over standard orders and delivered using a recognised nationwide courier.
Next Day Delivery
Next Day delivery is not available via our website due to the volume and bespoke nature of orders we receive on a daily basis. However, if you need to place an order and require Next Day delivery please contact us – we will make every effort to meet your requirements and deadlines.
European/EU Delivery
We have temporarily disabled European delivery for orders placed through our website whilst we make changes to ensure that the correct rate of EU VAT is being charged. Our team can however manually process orders so please contact us if you require delivery to the European Union.
Remote Areas
Due to the nature of the ”made to measure” products we supply, we provide delivery prices at a standard rate and reserve the right to cancel an order should it become economically unviable to fulfill the order. In these extremely rare circumstances, the customer will be contacted first to discuss alternative options.
When delivering to some locations we can incur increased Courier delivery costs. Should delivery be required to one of the locations listed below a remote area supplement will be automatically added to the price of delivery during the checkout process.
| Longest side | Remote area supplement |
|---|---|
| Samples (100mm x 100mm) | £0.00 |
| Less than 500mm | £0.00 |
| 500mm to 1499mm | £10.00 |
| 1500mm to 2499mm | £15.00 |
| 2500mm or greater | £20.00 |
All prices listed include VAT.
Examples of delivery locations which may incur a remote area supplement are:
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
- Isles of Scilly
- Isle of Wight
- Scottish Islands
- Scottish Highlands
- Remote areas of Scotland
- Northern Ireland
If you require delivery to one of these areas please get in touch to discuss your order.
Third-Party Deliveries
Some products are dispatched directly from the manufacturer and delivered by a third-party courier. If applicable, this is clearly stated on each Product page under the 'Delivery' tab/section.
Can I collect my order from Simply Plastics?
Yes, of course. Orders can be collected from our premises in Colchester, Essex. At the final stage of the checkout process there is a delivery option labelled "Collection/pickup" which is free. Once your order is complete, you will be notified by email along with our address and collection times.
I need my order urgently, can I pay for faster shipping?
Yes. We offer an express delivery service which aims to deliver all orders in 1-3 working days. Orders are delivered by a recognised courier company and may require a signature on delivery.
Do you have a minimum order charge or small order fee?
This is a question we are asked fairly regularly due to the previlance of either a minimum order charge or small order fee within the industry.
At Simply Plastics our approach has always been to treat all orders equally, small or large. We want all customers, new and existing, to be able to place orders with us confident that they are only paying for the products and materials that they require. We therefore do not have a minimum order charge or small order fee.
What are polished edges?
When we cut an acrylic sheet to size, the saw blade/router toolbit produces a matte finish on the edges of the panel. We use a technique called diamond polishing to polish the edges to a bright, smooth and glossy finish.
Our diamond edge-polishing machine polishes the edge of acrylic by running a rotating, diamond tipped wheel along the edge of the material.
You can read more about the techniques used to polish Perspex® in our blog post, The Ultimate Guide to Polishing Perspex®.
Which applications are best suited to Cast or Extruded Acrylic?
When deciding whether Cast Acrylic or Extruded Acrylic is best for your project it’s worth considering the specific application and desired finish you hope to achieve. The table below provides some examples of the most suitable type of acrylic sheet to use for specific applications.
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In our experience, whilst some projects/applications will require specific characteristics of either Cast or Extruded Acrylic, in most cases the choice can be made based on either colour, thickness or cost, as below:
- Clear or Colour: Extruded acrylic is generally only manufactured in clear, black and white and therefore if there is a requirement for any other colour, Cast Acrylic is the only choice.
- Thickness: Cast acrylic is commonly manufactured in thicknesses up to 100mm whereas extruded is generally available in a maximum thickness of 20mm (Simply Plastics stock up to 50mm in Cast and 10mm in Extruded).
- Cost: Extruded is marginally cheaper and therefore any requirement for a large quantity of sheets/panels, where the benefits of cast acrylic are not important, is likely to be more cost effective produced in Extruded acrylic.
How can I calculate the weight of a Perspex Panel?
All of the different types of plastics that are available on our website, whether they be a panel, a disc, tube or rod, show the weight of the piece you require once you have entered your dimensions, shown in grams or kg.
The weight of any plastic can be calculated using the simple formula: Weight = Volume x Density
Read our blog post on how to calculate the weight of a variety of different plastics covering panels, discs, road and tube.
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