Acrylic sheet uses: 20 applications in 7 major industries, Zhejiang Yifang helps you choose the right material
At present, the use of acrylic sheets
The use of acrylic sheets covers almost every aspect of modern life. The following is a deep classification by industry, with typical application cases attached:
1. Advertising signage industry
Application: LED luminous characters, vacuum formed light boxes, signage, document racks.
Material selection suggestion: UV resistant board for outdoor use (3-5mm), ordinary transparent or colored board for indoor use (2-3mm).
Case: A chain brand's illuminated lettering on the front door is made of Yifang UV resistant acrylic, which has not faded significantly for 3 years.
2. Building decoration industry
Application: Skylight, partition wall, stair railing, mirrored ceiling.
Material selection suggestion: Thickness 8-15mm, extra large size requires casting board, surface can be frosted or mirror effect.
Case: The arched partition in the atrium of a shopping mall is made of Yifang hot bending acrylic, which is transparent and safe.
3. Furniture manufacturing industry
Applications: coffee table countertops, cabinet doors, photo frames, decorative paintings.
Material selection suggestion: Thickness 3-8mm, transparent or colored, can be paired with silk screen patterns.
Case: Customized wardrobe door panels made of Yifang porcelain white acrylic, with a texture comparable to baking paint.
4. Aquaculture and Pet Industry
Application: Fish tank, crawler box, pet cage observation window.
Material selection suggestion: The thickness should be calculated based on the water depth (approximately 3mm thickness is required for every 10cm water depth), and casting plates must be used.
Case: Large scale aquarium acrylic windows, with a thickness of 200mm, can only accept special orders with billions of yuan.
5. Industrial Machinery Industry
Application: Equipment protective cover, CNC splash guard, instrument panel, electrical control box door.
Material selection suggestion: Thickness 3-10mm, customizable punching, bending, silk screen scale.
Case: Machine tool protective cover, made of Yifang impact resistant acrylic, effectively blocks chips.
6. Medical Rehabilitation Industry
Application: Protective face mask, isolation cabin window, test tube rack, baby incubator cover.
Material selection suggestion: Medical grade high transparency board, with a light transmittance of ≥ 93%, and can be disinfected.
Case: The protective face mask widely used during the epidemic is made of Yifang optical grade acrylic.
7. Daily consumer goods
Application: Cosmetics display rack, storage box, clock mirror, photo frame.
Material selection suggestion: thickness 1-3mm, can be laser cut into various shapes.
Case: A certain beauty brand's acrylic lipstick holder, cut and screen printed with a logo by Yifang according to the picture.
Yifang Factory provides differentiated production processes for different purposes:
Optical grade board: used for medical and precision instruments, using special molds and clean workshops, with extremely strict impurity control.
UV resistant board: added with UV absorbers, used for outdoor advertising and building lighting.
Flame retardant board: meets UL94 V-2/V-0 grade, used for public decoration and electronic equipment.
Colored board: mixed according to Pantone number, color difference △ E < 0.5, used for furniture and decoration.
Order shipment and packaging
For orders from different industries, packaging solutions have their own focuses:
Advertising industry: Large batch, palletized packaging, with labels attached to each pallet for easy storage.
Construction industry: Large boards need to be reinforced with wooden boxes and labeled as "fragile" or "upward".
Aquarium industry: Independent packaging of thick plates and single sheets to avoid heavy pressure.
Finished products: Small items are packed in cardboard boxes with partitions, and a list is attached to each box.
International logistics services
Provide customized logistics for export needs of different industries:
Advertising board: standard size, suitable for full container shipping, low cost.
Building slabs: require frame cabinets, pre order 20 days in advance.
Medical board: Fast delivery is required, air freight or express delivery is recommended.
Sample: international express delivery, 3-5 days delivery.
Support customized services, guaranteed after-sales service
Customized by industry: providing one-stop services for material selection, thickness calculation, and processing solutions.
Drawing processing: Supports formats such as DXF, DWG, AI, etc., for precise processing according to the drawing.
After sales: Different industries have corresponding warranty periods (such as 18 months for outdoor panels and 12 months for indoor panels).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What certification is required for acrylic sheets used for food display?
Answer: It is recommended to use FDA certified acrylic sheets to ensure food contact safety. Yifang can provide FDA testing reports.
Q: Will acrylic sheets mold when used in bathroom shower rooms?
Answer: No. Acrylic does not absorb water or breed mold, but it should be cleaned with a soft cloth to avoid scratches from hard objects.
Q: How much is the cost of UV resistant panels for outdoor use compared to regular panels?
Answer: It is usually 15% -25% more expensive, but the lifespan is extended by 2-3 times, making it more cost-effective in the long run.