Description
Acrylic Glass XT Sheets Colourless & High-Clarity
These extruded (XT) acrylic glass sheets are the industry standard for professionals requiring a lightweight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass without compromising on optical clarity. With a brilliant, high-gloss finish on both sides, these sheets are exceptionally versatileserving as a premium glazing material for architectural models, high-end signage, and durable industrial components.
Applications:
- Architectural Model Making: Architectural Model Making: The primary material for representing high-end glazing, curtain walls, and transparent facades. The materials rigidity allows for large-scale "glass" surfaces that remain perfectly flat and distortion-free.
- Signage & Display: Ideal for point-of-sale displays, exhibition stands, and protective signage. Its high transparency ensures that graphics or products placed behind the sheet remain vivid and clear.
- Framing & Glazing: Often used for secondary glazing, picture framing, and protective barriers. Acrylic XT is roughly half the weight of glass and significantly more impact-resistant, making it safer for public-facing environments.
- Industrial Design & DIY: Frequently used for laser-cut components, machine guards, and bespoke furniture elements. The consistent thickness of the XT extrusion makes it perfect for precise mechanical fits and interlocking parts.
Key Features:
- Exceptional Optical Clarity: More transparent than many types of glass, these sheets provide 92% light transmission for a clean, professional finish.
- UV Resistance: Unlike some plastics, Acrylic XT is naturally UV-stable, meaning it will not yellow or become brittle when exposed to sunlight over time.
- Superior Workability: These sheets are exceptionally easy to fabricate. They can be laser-cut, CNC-milled, sawn, and drilled. For a professional edge, the cut sides can be flame-polished or buffed to a crystal-clear shine.
- Consistent Thickness: Manufactured to strict industrial tolerances, ensuring a uniform thickness across the entire surface areaessential for slotting into profiles or frames.
Technical Specifications:
- Material: Extruded Acrylic (PMMA XT)
- Colour: Colourless/Transparent
- Surface: High-Gloss (Protected by PE film on both sides)
- Diameters: See options
- Length: 330mm, 1000mm
- Thermal Stability: Service temperature up to 70C
- Maintenance: To avoid scratches, clean only with soft microfibre cloths and specialised anti-static cleaners. Avoid solvent-based glass cleaners as they can cause "crazing" or micro-cracks.