Durable and long lasting acrylic sheet
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Durable and long-lasting acrylic sheet
For projects such as outdoor billboards, building skylights, sunroofs, and outdoor signage systems, the outdoor service life of acrylic panels is one of the most critical considerations in procurement decisions. How long it can last not only affects material costs, but also impacts the overall maintenance frequency and long-term operating costs of the project.
The reason why acrylic sheets can be used in outdoor environments for a long time is mainly due to their excellent physical and chemical properties and a formula system designed specifically for outdoor use.
Excellent optical stability: The transmittance of acrylic sheet can reach over 92%, which can still be maintained in long-term outdoor exposure. It will not undergo hydrolysis due to long-term exposure to sunlight and rain, and has strong adaptability in natural environments.
Anti UV aging ability: High quality outdoor acrylic sheets are manufactured with a high concentration of UV absorbers, which can effectively absorb UV rays and convert them into harmless heat energy, thereby protecting the sheet from UV damage. UV absorbers can absorb 95% of ultraviolet rays from sunlight.
Excellent weather resistance: Acrylic board is highly adaptable to the natural environment. Even if it is exposed to sunlight, wind and rain for a long time, its performance will not change. It has good anti-aging performance and can be used safely outdoors. It can withstand high temperatures, ultraviolet light, and strong sunlight, and has good solubility.
The common outdoor UV resistant acrylic sheets on the market mainly include the following types of products:
1. Cast UV resistant acrylic board
The cast outdoor acrylic board is produced using 100% pure new material, and UV absorbers are added during the polymerization stage to evenly distribute UV resistant components inside the board. The casting process endows the board with high molecular weight and high density, resulting in excellent outdoor dimensional stability. UV resistant acrylic sheet is made of UV resistant materials to prevent fading and ensure that it can be used for more than 10 years under outdoor conditions. Its impact resistance is 6 to 17 times that of glass. Using Mitsubishi monomers from Japan, we have a proprietary UV resistant formula and provide a 5-year warranty service.
The outdoor anti-aging test of Lietong has lasted for 15000 hours, and it has good anti ultraviolet performance. We have completed a 10000 hour rapid aging test (equivalent to 20 years outdoors), and after 10 years of use, the transmittance does not decrease by more than 10%. The tensile strength is ≥ 70MPa, the Vicat softening temperature is ≥ 105 ℃, and the Rockwell hardness is ≥ 98.
3. Hardened UV resistant acrylic sheet
On the basis of possessing UV resistance, the hardened UV resistant acrylic board also enhances its surface hardness through surface nano hardening treatment. The hardened acrylic board has passed ISO9001 certification, with a surface hardness of 4 to 5H. It can be used outdoors for 5 to 8 years without obvious yellowing, and the light transmittance exceeds 92%.
4. Colored outdoor acrylic board
Colorful outdoor acrylic panels use high-quality pigments with a light resistance level of 7 to 8, combined with UV resistant substrates, to ensure that bright colors are maintained outdoors for a long time. The colored cast acrylic board is made of 100% native Lucite MMA material, which has no significant fading after 8 to 10 years of outdoor use.
5. Zhejiang Yifang New Material Acrylic
Acrylic is made from high-quality raw materials and precision craftsmanship, and its products have characteristics such as high transparency, strong weather resistance, and excellent processing performance. The light transmittance can reach over 92%, and the impact strength is more than 10 times that of ordinary glass. It has a long service life and is suitable for various indoor and outdoor environments.
Legitimate outdoor acrylic sheets will be clearly labeled with the words "UV resistant" or "UV stable", and corresponding test reports and warranty commitments can be provided. When purchasing, suppliers can be requested for QUV accelerated aging test data or outdoor exposure test reports, which are the scientific basis for determining the true weather resistance of the product.
The pure new material acrylic board should be transparent and colorless in cross-section. The cross-section of the recycled material board will show obvious yellowing. This method is simple and intuitive, and is an effective means of quickly evaluating the quality of sheet metal. Even though some return boards may not initially turn yellow after being treated with fluorescent whitening agents, their essence will be exposed after long-term use.
Illuminate the board with white light and observe the color of the emitted light. The light emitted by the new material board is very pure, without yellowing or bluing, and has a higher transmittance (usually greater than 92%). The light transmittance of the recycled board is poor, and the emitted light may turn yellow or blue, with a transmittance rate usually below 80%.
4. Check the surface flatness and thickness uniformity
The thickness of pure new acrylic sheet is stable, with a tolerance controlled at around 0.1mm to 0.2mm, and the bubbles in the sheet are extremely small. The surface is flat and smooth, without obvious ripple distortion. The thickness of the recycled material board is unstable, with some differences up to 0.5mm, and there are many and obvious bubbles.
5. Verify the manufacturer's qualifications and warranty commitments
Reliable outdoor acrylic manufacturers will provide clear warranty commitments. The Tangchen TC-1 series provides long-term usage data, with a light transmittance decrease of no more than 10% after 10 years of use; Chengdu Shenchun Acrylic provides a 5-year warranty service, has 7 regional warehouses, and supports 24-hour nationwide shipping. When purchasing, suppliers with ISO certification, complete product testing reports, and clear quality assurance commitments should be selected.
Q1: How many years can acrylic sheets be used outdoors?
According to different material grades, the outdoor service life of acrylic sheets can be divided into three levels: using high-quality acrylic sheets made of pure new materials and added with ultraviolet absorbers, the outdoor service life can reach 5 to 10 years; The outdoor service life of ordinary acrylic material can generally reach about 3 years; Poor quality boards containing recycled materials will show obvious yellowing and brittleness within six months at most. The Tangchen TC-1 series has completed an aging test equivalent to 20 years outdoors, and after 10 years of use, the transmittance does not decrease by more than 10%.
Q2: Why do some acrylic sheets turn yellow after six months outdoors?
The fundamental reason lies in the raw materials and formula. The UV resistance of the board containing recycled materials is very poor, with a light transmittance of less than 80%. It is prone to yellowing, fading, and cracking under sunlight, and obvious yellowing can occur within six months at most. And the pure new material acrylic board is added with ultraviolet absorbers, which will not yellow, fade or crack for at least 5 years, and the light transmittance is greater than 92%.
Q3: What is the UV blocking rate of UV resistant acrylic sheet?
High quality UV resistant acrylic sheets can block over 99% of UV rays. This enables the board to significantly reduce the erosion of ultraviolet rays on the material, greatly extending its outdoor service life. It should be noted that the UV blocking rate and the transmittance of the board are two different indicators - good UV resistant boards can effectively block UV light while maintaining high transmittance.
Q4: Will acrylic sheets be affected by temperature outdoors?
it will be. The upper limit of continuous use temperature for acrylic sheet is about 80 ℃, and beyond this temperature, the sheet will begin to soften and deform. Under direct sunlight in summer, the surface temperature of dark acrylic sheets may reach 60 to 70 ℃, which is still within the safe range of use. But in low temperature environments (below -20 ℃), the toughness of acrylic sheets will decrease, becoming more brittle and reducing their impact resistance. Therefore, selection evaluation should be done well when used in extreme climate regions.
Q5: How to extend the service life of acrylic sheets outdoors?
The following points can help extend the outdoor service life: firstly, choose a brand new sheet material with sufficient UV absorbers added; Secondly, select sufficient thickness based on the application scenario (outdoor large signage is recommended to be 5mm or above); Thirdly, reserve expansion and contraction gaps for thermal expansion and contraction during installation; Fourth, regular cleaning and maintenance, using a soft cloth and neutral detergent to wipe the surface; Fifth, avoid direct contact of the board with high-temperature surfaces or open flames.
Q6: What are the advantages of our factory in outdoor UV resistant acrylic sheets?
Our factory specializes in producing high-quality outdoor UV resistant acrylic sheets, with the following advantages:
Core material guarantee: 100% high-quality PMMA new raw materials are used for production, with sufficient addition of efficient nano UV absorbers to ensure that the board has excellent UV resistance from the substrate level.
Verifiable weather resistance data: Our product provides QUV accelerated aging test data, equivalent to an outdoor service life of 5 to 10 years, providing customers with a reliable basis for procurement.
Full specification coverage: thickness range of 1mm to 50mm, standard sizes of 1220 × 2440mm and 1220 × 1830mm, both colored and transparent boards are available to meet various outdoor application needs.
One stop processing service: supporting customized processing of cutting, carving, hot bending, screen printing and other processes. Customers only need to provide drawings to obtain finished products that can be directly installed.
Comprehensive after-sales service: providing product selection suggestions, technical support, and warranty commitments to ensure that customers have no worries during use.
| product type | pet、ps、acrylic、acrylic mirror、pvc sheet,acrylic sheet |
| thickness | 0.35-300mm |
| Styles | 1220*2440,1220*1830,500*900,50*60,960*1950,700*900/Customization of various specifications and sizes |
| delivery time | 5-8day |
| manufacture | Yifang |
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