P95 7508 Matte White Cast Acrylic (2024)

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P95 7508 Matte White Cast Acrylic (2024)

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What is P95 cast acrylic? ›

P95 acrylic describes a type of finish applied to colored, tinted, or clear acrylic sheets. When the sheet is manufactured, it is given a light, matte finish on one side which creates a lightly frosted effect.

What is 7508 acrylic? ›

White plexiglass #7508is a solid colored plexiglas acrylic sheet that allows some light through the material, but diffuses the light so that objects behind the material can be seen like opaque colored sheets.

What is the difference between acrylic and cast acrylic? ›

Cast acrylic is known for its optical clarity and superior surface finish, making it ideal for applications requiring high transparency or intricate designs. On the other hand, extruded acrylic offers better impact resistance and is more suitable for applications that require durability and strength.

What is the difference between 7328 and 2447 white acrylic? ›

While 2447 white allows for more and brighter light transmission, when viewed first-surface without internal illumination the appearance is a dull white to light gray when compared to 7328 white.

Does cast acrylic scratch easily? ›

Cast acrylic is more scratch and chemical resistant than extruded acrylic. Very good surface, but GS is even more scratch and chemical resistant.

How do I know if I have cast or extruded acrylic? ›

One of the easiest ways to distinguish between the two is by checking the thickness of the sheet. Extruded acrylic sheets have a more consistent thickness, whereas cast acrylic sheets may show slight variations. The surface finish and optical properties are also better in cast acrylic.

What is the strongest type of acrylic? ›

DURAPLEX is a continuously processed acrylic sheet that is up to 10 times stronger than general-purpose acrylic, 30 times stronger than double-strength window glass and 50 times stronger than polished wire glass or other glasses.

Are there different grades of acrylic? ›

Yes, acrylic plastic comes in many different grades that enhance its performance for specific applications and purposes. Grades include general purpose clear acrylic, abrasion resistant, impact modified, light diffusing, bullet resistant, sign-grade, non-glare, antimicrobial, and digital print.

What is cast acrylic sheet used for? ›

Usage. This type of acrylic is often used for aquariums, awards, financial tombstones, trophies, corporate gifts, and other products that require shaping or machining. It tends to be more clear and made to a higher quality standard, but in doing so makes it more expensive than extruded acrylic.

Is cast acrylic more expensive? ›

Unfortunately, cast acrylic is more labor-intensive to produce and can cost more than extruded acrylic. The higher price could be an issue for all of the benefits cast acrylic offers.

What is another name for cast acrylic? ›

Additionally, cell cast acrylic typically has fewer impurities such as ripples or specks. In layman's terms, Plexiglas® is made from acrylic, and plexiglass is a generic term used interchangeably to describe both the name brand and the material itself.

Is cast acrylic easy to cut? ›

Thin acrylic sheets (3/16” or less) are very easy to cut by hand using a scoring knife or dull utility blade. Thicker plexiglass can also be cut by hand, but it's much easier and more efficient if you use a power tool to achieve clean, straight cuts.

Which acrylic white is best? ›

Titanium White is the whitest and most opaque of the whites, and is recommended for general use. Mixing White is a more transparent white with reduced tinting strength, making it ideal for strong tints, glazing, and toning down colours.

Is cast acrylic the same as polycarbonate? ›

Polycarbonate offers much more resilience than acrylic, making it ideal for highly demanding applications like bullet-resistant windows. Acrylic has a high gloss finish and is more transparent, making it ideal for display cases. Acrylic is also easier to crack, while polycarbonate is easier to scratch.

Is cast acrylic see through? ›

Acrylic is a remarkably versatile material, because it is as transparent as the finest optical glass but it is also ten times as strong and only half the weight.

How strong is cast acrylic? ›

Strength and Stresses Although the tensile strength of cast acrylic is 10,000 psi (69 M Pa) at room temperature (ASTM D638), stress crazing can be caused by continuous loads below this value. For most applications, continuously imposed design loads should not exceed 1,500 psi (10.4 M Pa).

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