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(3mm) Opal 050 Sample

Thickness: 3mm

Length: 100mm

Width: 100mm

Radius: None

Polished: Yes

£1.81 inc VAT

(5mm) Opal 050 Sample

Thickness: 5mm

Length: 100mm

Width: 100mm

Radius: None

Polished: Yes

£2.50 inc VAT

Product description

Opal cast acrylic sheet is white in tone with good light transmission properties. The material diffracts and diffuses light evenly so is suitable to be illuminted and is often used in light box signage systems.

Key features:

  • High gloss finish
  • Hard wearing
  • Weather resistant
  • Easy to work with/fabricate
  • Light weight

Typical applications:

  • Exterior signage
  • Interior signage
  • Retail display
  • Point of sale
  • Point of purchase

Detailed description:

Light transmission

Acrylic cast sheet has a light transmission of 37%. The opal acrylic diffracts and diffuses light evenly making it the perfect choice for illuminated signage.

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

Opal cast acrylic weighs half as much as an equivalent 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 very easy to clean.

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

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

Specification
Maximum sheet size 3050mm x 2030mm
Available thicknesses3mm, 5mm, 10mm
Colour ref codePerspex Opal 050
Light transmission3mm - 36% / 5mm - 24%
Manufacturers thickness tolerance+/- 10 % plus 0.4mm (e.g. 5mm cast sheet could vary from 4.1mm to 5.9mm)
High gloss finish High gloss finish on both sides
Fire ratingUK class 3 fire rating
Protective film Supplied with protective plastic film on both sides
Delivery

We currently deliver to the UK and throughout Europe. Delivery charges are calculated based on the longest side of the material ordered. Only one delivery charge is applicable per order regardless of how many items are ordered.

Longest side Orders under £150 (inc VAT) Orders over £150 (inc VAT) Express Delivery
Samples £2.95 FREE £9.95
Less than 500mm £5.95 FREE £12.95
500mm to 1999mm £9.95 FREE £14.95
2000mm or greater £14.95 FREE £24.95
Sneeze Guards (All sizes) £9.95 FREE £14.95


Europe (7-10 working days)
£39.95

Delivery guidelines
We process and dispatch all orders as quickly as possible - our delivery guidelines are as 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 will be prioritised and will be delivered using a recognised nationwide courier.

Next Day Delivery
Next Day delivery is not available via our website due to the quantity 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.

Collection/pickup
Collection is available from our location in Colchester, Essex (see full address). When placing an order on our website there is an option on the final stage of the checkout for Collection/pickup. Once your order is ready for collection you will be notified via email.

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 fulfil the order. In these rare circumstances the customer will be contacted first to discuss alternative options.

When delivering to some delivery locations we can incur increased shipping costs, if this is likely to happen the customer will be contacted to discuss any possible extra delivery charges required.

Examples of delivery locations which may require additional delivery charges are,

  • Channel Islands
  • Scottish Islands
  • Isle of Man
  • Isles of Scilly
  • Remote areas
  • Northern Ireland

If you require delivery to one of these areas please get in touch to discuss your order.

You may also wish to read more detailed information regarding our terms and conditions in relation to delivery.

FAQs

Will I be notified when my order is out for delivery?

Yes. Simply Plastics will send you an email when your order has been dispatched. If your shipment is trackable the email will contain tracking details and a link to the delivery couriers website, where you can track the progress of the shipment.

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.

Can I collect my order from Simply Plastics?

Yes, of course. At the final stage of the checkout process there is a delivery option labelled "Collection/pickup" which is free. When your order is ready for collection you will receive an email to notify you, which includes our opening times and address.

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Can Simply Plastics help me with a fabrication project?

Yes we can. Customised, cut-to-size materials can be ordered directly through the website, but if you require further fabrication we can help you with this too.

Our fabrication services include,

  • CNC routing
  • Bending
  • Shaping
  • Bonding/glueing
  • Diamond polishing
  • Flame polishing
  • Intricate laser cutting

Examples of fabricated products include,

  • Acrylic display cases
  • Point of sale 
  • Retail display
  • Lighting applications
  • Brochure holders
  • 2D/3D Acrylic lettering
  • Furniture
  • Office Interiors

For enquiries regarding any project from prototypes to large production runs, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Reviews

I used this as a new top for my bedside tables! The tops were damaged and stained from cups of tea and this was a great way to have a new clean and wipeable surface. Reuse and upcycle!

Perfect for job and finish required

The acrylic sheeting I purchased was used for the top of my side tables , and very effective it looks too. Very happy with this purchase .

This product was purchase as a prototype for laser cutting and engraving flight panels for a B737 simulator. So far the finish has exceeded my expectations and i will be purchasing more in the future.

They were used to cover my wooden doorway room deviders the wood was painted white but soon became scruffy so glued the acrylic sheets on now able to wipe clean perfect

Use two panels to protect my kitchen walls from dirt from a shaking dog! Works a treat and I don’t take the paint off the wall when wiping it away anymore!!

This was for a diffuser for a small light box so I can scan 6x6 negs and transparencies. It was cut accurately and does the job perfectly. Thank you.

Just what we needed to cover top of shelf unit.

Used the product to lay on top of shelf unit. Great quality and easy to clean, very discrete so looks part of the unit. fantastic service.

Bought this for bathroom shelves and to give protection to mosaic tile shelf. works so good, I hardly notice it is there. Price was good, delivery was timely and efficient and it is a local company.

As always a quality product and service from Simply Plastics, always able to help and packaged to absolute protection.

Protection for bathroom shelves and window sills. I have also ordered replacement "glass" for pictures.

used for lift car lighting diffuser. easy to trim and fit. gave good overall lighting without shadows. very good product.

I made a cinema sign which doubled up as a light box. The acrylic was perfect. Came in great condition and really fast delivery.

Good quality, Good delivery and Exact to size

I used the product to make a custom sized light box to display a batik painting. The size was cut perfectly to the size I required, was very well packaged, arrived on time and the finish was flawless. Thank you. I’m very happy and will be buying from you again

Diffusing a light sheet to illuminate logo plate

I am using the 800 x 800, 5 mm thick, translucent white for a piece of art work. It’s working perfectly so far, a way to go yet, gluing a mosaic portrait on it and adding lights behind it. So far, so good.

Would highly recommend this opal sheeting l ordered 2 sheets cut to size with polished edges 1696 x 525 mm to replace the polycarbonate for my kitchen lights ,l am well please lets the light through great

Quality was excellent, price was competitive with other online retailers, packaging was secure and delivery was within the estimated window. The 3mm opal acrylic is used to create even backlighting by dissipating led strip lighting for some negatives in a frame.

Purchased a cut to size 3mm piece of opal acrylic for an edge lit mirror project which was perfect!

Bought a sheet of opal acrylic to use up high in an internal partition wall to give diffused light into a shower room without losing privacy. It's worked really well so money well spent and a very cost effective solution.

I used this product for a lightbox panel. An excellent product and an excellent and speedy service too. Highly recommended.

Good quality - we used this for some old recessed strip light covers in a ceiling and they work well. great service and quick delivery.

Used for a signal light. Very useful to be able to have it cut to exact size. Made a nice finished job. Very pleased.

I used a 420x297mm sheet of opal cast acrylic for making my own light box. The actual cut on the acrylic sheet was 100% accurate on the measurements I ordered. Works great for diffusing the light evenly as it says on the description of this item! Very pleased with it! Thank you @SimplyPlastics

Bespoke oak sliding doors to mimic Japanese paper doors. Guys got it to me quickly, and was very helpful, I will definitely use these guys again.

Used a piece of Opal 10mm acrylic from Simply Plastics as a loft hatch. The roof space in our bungalow is flooded with light and now we've let some of the light into a dark internal corridor. Works a treat.

Used the product in an exhibition stand, excellent price, well wrapped for courier delivery, branded material which I was not expecting for the cost.

Used the product for a home made sign board, good quality material, good service, would recommend!

Good quality opal sheet. Received next day as expected.