From Transparent to Color, from General to Special: Understanding the "Family Genealogy" of Acrylic Sheet with One Picture
Entering the acrylic market, you will find a dazzling variety of sheet materials. What is the relationship between transparent board, color board, frosted board, impact resistant board, flame retardant board, light guide board? What scenarios are suitable for each? Clarify the "family lineage" of acrylic and no longer be confused about procurement.
Three major classification dimensions of acrylic sheets
Dimension 1: According to production process - casting board vs extrusion board
This is the most fundamental classification. Casting board is a "liquid casting" process with high molecular weight, strong strength, good weather resistance, and high transparency, suitable for high-end boutique scenes. Extrusion board is a "particle melting extrusion" process with smaller thickness tolerances and better thermoforming performance, suitable for large-scale standardized production.
Dimension 2: Representation by Transparency and Color
Pure transparent board: with a light transmittance of over 92%, it is crystal clear and is the "classic style" of acrylic
Colored transparent board: retains transparency while giving color, like a dream
Translucent board (milk whiteboard, etc.): The light is soft and hazy, creating a private atmosphere
Color opaque board: Full and pure colors, suitable for precise presentation of brand colors
Dimension 3: According to functional characteristics - ordinary board vs special board
Ordinary boards include transparent boards, dyed transparent boards, milky white boards, colored boards, etc., which meet daily general needs.
Special boards are "professional players" tailored for specific scenarios:
Bathroom board: waterproof and moisture-proof, suitable for bathtubs and washbasins
Impact resistant board: stronger toughness, suitable for scenarios that require external force resistance
Flame retardant board: compliant with fire safety regulations, essential for public places
Ultra wear-resistant plate: with extremely high surface hardness and strong scratch resistance
Matte board: anti fingerprint, anti glare, high-end touch
Pearlescent board/metal effect board: highly decorative and visually impactful
Cloud panel/mirror panel: both artistic and practical
How to choose the right type based on usage?
The application scope of acrylic is extremely broad: building lighting, advertising light boxes, traffic windows, medical equipment, sanitary ware, craft gifts... Different types of boards need to be matched for different scenarios. Choosing the right one can achieve twice the result with half the effort; Choosing the wrong one not only wastes the budget, but may also affect the project's effectiveness.