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Cast acrylic frost has a matte finish on both sides and is available in a wide range of stunning colours to suit all design requirements.

Key features

Double-sided matte finish
Hard wearing
Weather resistant
Easy to work with/fabricate
Light weight
Anti-reflective

Typical applications

Retail display
Interior signage
Furniture
Interior design

Detailed description

Matte finish

Clear acrylic frost has a matte finish on both faces of the material. The frosted finsih is slightly textured which is comparable to a sandblasted surface.

Hard wearing

Cast acrylic is one of the hardest thermoplastic sheet materials available and its attractive aesthetics remain for longer than other plastic sheet materials.

Light weight

While offering higher levels of clarity than glass, clear cast acrylic weighs half as much as an equivalent glass panel making fabrication, installation and transportation a far more attractive proposition.

Weather resistant

With excellent resistance to the elements, cast acrylic performs 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 and polymerised in batches in a carefully controlled manufacturing process.

Recyclable

Cast acrylic can be recycled all the way back to its original raw material, the monomer.

Brand

Perspex®, Plexiglass®

Stock sheet sizes

3050mm x 2030mm, 2030mm x 1520mm

Minimum panel size

50mm x 50mm

Maximum panel size

3050mm x 2030mm

Relative density

1.19 g/cm³

Manufacturers thickness tolerance

+/- 10 % plus 0.4mm (e.g. 5mm cast sheet could vary from 4.1mm to 5.9mm)

Cutting tolerance

+/- 1mm

Material protection

Protective film on both sides

Fire rating

UK Class 3 fire rating

Service temperature

-40 to 80°c

Vicat softening temperature

>110°c

Water absorption

0.2%

Material name/Scientific Name

Poly(methyl methacrylate) "PMMA"

Manufacturers guarantee

10 Year against discolouration

Light transmission?

Recyclable

Yes

Recycled content

Maximum 3%

Data sheets

Data Sheet Cast Acrylic Sheet

Colour availability & light transmission

Key

Standard

Non-standard

Not available

Out of stock

Limited stock

	3mm (LT)	5mm (LT)
Arctic Blue S2 7T77	(68%)	(68%)
Aurora Violet S2 7T58	(36%)	(36%)
Azure Blue S2 7T1F	(32%)	(32%)
Blush Pink S2 4T46	(45%)	(45%)
Chilli Red S2 4T50	(17%)	(17%)
Citrus Yellow S2 2T07	(75%)	(75%)
Electric Blue S2 7T69	(64%)	(64%)
Lime Zest S2 6T9A
Mandarin Orange S2 3T17	(33%)	(33%)
Polar White S2 030	(59.5%)	(42.5%)
Sapphire Blue S2 7T28	(8%)	(8%)
Slate Grey S2 9T23	(13%)	(13%)
Stone Grey S2 9T21	(38%)	(38%)

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.

Is it possible to cut acrylic sheet myself?

Acrylic sheet can be cut using a circular saw, a jigsaw or any type of saw with a fine tooth blade. We recommend laying the acrylic flat on a firm surface, such as a workbench, and clamping it down before cutting. If you are using clamps to hold the material down, we suggest placing wood between the clamps and acrylic sheet to prevent any damage to the surface of the acrylic. Manufacturer safety precautions should always be followed when using any type of saw. Please read our "how to cut acrylic sheets" blog post for more detailed information.

Is acrylic suitable for laser cutting and engraving?

Acrylic is an extremely versatile material which provides great results when being laser cut or laser engraved. Both extruded and cast acrylic can be laser cut, however extruded acrylic can be left with a slight burr on the edge of the material after laser cutting whereas cast acrylic is left with an extremely smooth edge. Depending on the power of the laser tube it is possible to cut acrylic up to a thickness of 25mm whilst maintaining a square edge. Clear cast acrylic is normally favoured when producing awards and plaques because once engraved it turns a frosty white colour which creates a stunning finish. Certain colours do not react very well when laser cut because the pigment or dye in the acrylic reacts poorly to heat, however the edge discolouration can normally be reduced by modifying settings on the laser such as the cutting speed, the volume of air flow and the amount of power being used.

How should I clean acrylic sheet?

Acrylic should not be cleaned using chemical cleaners because they can cause damage to the acrylic. We recommend cleaning acrylic sheet with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. There are various acrylic cleaners and polishers available which we can provide that keep acrylic looking like brand new.

What is perspex?

Although commonly referred to as perspex, Perspex® is in fact a manufacturers brand name. Acrylic and Perspex® are one and the same thing. Acrylic or Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) is produced as sheets, rods and tubes.

What are the uses of Perspex

Perspex is used in a vast variety of different ways - it's chemical properties, wide range of colours and finishes, availability and cost, make it the material of choice in applications and industries ranging from home repairs and general DIY through to construction, furniture design, retail displays, signage, lighting and interior design. In the home it can be used to replace broken greenhouse glass panels, as bathroom/kitchen splashbacks or even to replace broken picture frame glass. In commercial environments acrylic mirrors, acrylic block for retail displays and LED diffusers for lighting are commonly used. We stock and supply all of the Perspex product ranges, all of which we can provide cut to size and ready for use.

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®.

Whats the difference between Plexiglass and Plexiglas®?

These two terms are pronounced the same and spelt almost identically, however, Plexiglass is the genericized trademark or proprietary emponym that has become synonymous with acrylic sheeting in most of Europe and North America whereas Plexiglas® is the brand name for acrylic sheets manufactured by Röhm GmbH in Germany. Whilst Plexiglass has become the generic trademark for acrylic sheets in Europe and North America, the brand name Perspex® is synonymous with acrylic sheeting in the UK.

Whats the difference between Plexiglas® and Perspex®?

Both Plexiglas® (most commonly spelt Plexiglass) and Perspex® are brand names of Acrylic sheet. Röhm GmbH, based in Germany, are the manufacturers of Plexiglas® whereas Perspex® is manufactured in the UK by Perspex International Limited. Both manufacturers supply a wide range of colours and thicknesses. Whilst the brand names Plexiglas® and Perspex® are different, ultimately the acrylic sheet that they manufacture is the same albeit each manufacturer might tweek the formulation to increase or enhance UV-resistance, light transmission or colour.

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.

	Cast Acrylic	Extruded Acrylic
Application	Signage Laser cutting (edge finish marginally better on extruded, however Cast does not produce burrs) Laser engraving Cutting i.e. sawing and routing Furniture and interior design Shopfitting Exhibitions POS displays Aquariums Museum Quality Glazing Lighting Cosmetic displays	Thermoforming (bending, forming, blowing, vacuum forming) Glazing (greenhouse & sheds) Boxes & Display Cases Replacement Picture Framing Glass (note, UV protective acrylic only available in Cast)

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.

Perspex Weight Calculation

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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