Zhejiang Yifang Color Cast Acrylic Board - Complete Specifications, Customized Colors
In the acrylic sheet market, color cast acrylic sheets are popular in high-end displays, brand stores, creative design, and other fields due to their rich color choices, excellent weather resistance, and outstanding processing performance. But in procurement, we often face the dilemma of "standard colors cannot meet the design requirements, and the minimum order quantity for customized colors is too high". Especially for small and medium-sized buyers, finding a supplier with complete specifications, customizable colors, and guaranteed delivery time is often more difficult than imagined.
Zhejiang Yifang New Materials provides reliable one-stop procurement solutions for various customers with the comprehensive advantages of "source factory+full specification coverage+flexible customization". The company not only produces colored acrylic sheets in standard sizes and commonly used colors, but also supports precise color matching of any Pantone color number and on-demand customization of any size, truly achieving the goal of "we can make the color you need; we support the size you need". This article will provide you with a complete selection reference from four dimensions: the characteristics, specifications, outdoor lifespan, and procurement guidelines of colored cast boards.
Cast acrylic sheet is formed by slowly polymerizing and solidifying liquid MMA monomer mixed with pigment into a glass mold. This process endows colored cast plates with unique properties that distinguish them from extruded plates:
Pure color and overall coloring: Due to the uniform dispersion of pigments inside the board during the raw material polymerization stage, the color of the cast colored board is completely consistent from the inside out. Even after deep carving and laser cutting, the exposed parts still maintain the same pure color as the surface, without the problem of "colored skin and colorless inside". However, extruding colored boards only involves adding pigments during the extrusion process, resulting in a relatively uniform color distribution, but there are still visual differences between the surface and interior.
High molecular weight and good rigidity: The molecular weight of the cast plate can reach over 1 million g/mol, with excellent rigidity and chemical resistance. After processing, the dimensions are stable and not easily deformed, making it particularly suitable for high-end applications that require precision machining. Jinbao Color Cast Acrylic Board is made of 100% native Lucite MMA material, which has good mechanical properties and can be processed in various ways such as cutting, sawing, drilling, vacuum forming, etc.
Excellent weather resistance and long outdoor life: After adding UV absorbers to the cast color board, it will not fade or yellow for 5-10 years of outdoor use. Xin Guang Li board has good weather resistance and can maintain bright colors or high transparency even after long-term use. Its density is about half that of glass, and it is easy to install and use.
Surface without crystal points, high glossiness: The casting board adopts multi-layer special filtering devices and is produced in a dust-free workshop, effectively filtering impurities and ensuring a smooth surface without crystal points. The surface of Meichen acrylic is bright and smooth, and after polishing, it is crystal clear with a light transmittance of 93.7%. Due to the process characteristics, the surface of extruded boards may have fine patterns or crystal dots.
The color cast acrylic sheet specification system of Zhejiang Yifang New Materials is very complete, which can cover the full scene needs from advertising signs to industrial matching, from indoor display to outdoor engineering.
Standard size: The most commonly used standard size is 1220 × 2440mm (4 feet × 8 feet), with a single sheet area of approximately 3 square meters. This specification is suitable for the vast majority of application scenarios such as lightbox panels, advertising signs, display stands, etc. In addition, there are various standard specifications available, such as 1220 × 1830mm (4 feet × 6 feet).
Customized size: Supports customized cutting of any size, with a maximum width that can be customized to 1280mm or more. Any non-standard size can be accurately processed according to customer drawings to meet special design requirements.
Thickness specification: The thickness coverage range of colored cast acrylic board is extremely wide, from 1mm ultra-thin board to over 50mm ultra-thin board. The following are the mainstream application scenarios for each thickness level:
Recommended thickness range for applicable scenarios
Ultra thin board 1-2mm LED backlight layer, finely carved parts, small signs
Thin board 3-5mm advertising signs, lightbox panels, display stands (market mainstay, highest cost-effectiveness)
Medium thick plate 6-10mm furniture partition, equipment cover, bathroom partition
Thick plate 12-20mm sanitary ware, engineering decoration, load-bearing structural components
Color options: The color system of colored cast acrylic sheets is extremely rich. Regular colors include red, blue, green, yellow, white, black, pink and other commonly used colors. The factory has stock available and does not require customization, allowing for quick delivery. Special effect colors include gold mirror, silver mirror, rose gold mirror, brown mirror, black mirror, frosted surface, marble texture, etc., suitable for high-end decoration and creative design. Transparent color boards include gemstone blue, amber, ice blue, etc., with a light transmittance of 70% -92%, suitable for color light boxes and ambient lighting. In terms of customized colors, any Pantone color number can be accurately matched, and the minimum order quantity is flexible.
The outdoor lifespan of colored cast acrylic panels depends on the grade of raw materials and UV resistant formula. The color cast board with new material and added ultraviolet absorber can be used outdoors for 5-10 years without fading or yellowing. Jumei brand's colored acrylic sheets have a color durability of up to 5 years, can withstand sunlight exposure and maintain their color integrity. The Jinbao brand uses colored boards made of 100% native Lucite MMA material, which will not fade after 8-10 years of outdoor use. The Tangchen TC-1 series has 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%.
Colored acrylic sheets containing recycled materials or without UV resistant formula will significantly fade and turn yellow within six months of outdoor use, and are not recommended for outdoor use. Pure new material acrylic has excellent UV resistance, with no yellowing, fading, or cracking for 30 years; The UV resistance of recycled acrylic is very poor, and it will turn yellow and crack easily after six months. The light transmittance is less than 86%, and the cross-section turns yellow. The surface hardness is low, and it is easy to scratch and crack, and it is prone to aging and deterioration.
Outdoor use precautions: For large-scale outdoor applications (lightboxes, signs), it is recommended to choose a thickness of 5mm or more to enhance wind pressure resistance and deformation resistance. Dark colored boards absorb more heat, and the surface temperature in summer may reach as high as 60-70 ℃. Although it is still within the safe range, it is still recommended to reserve expansion joints for thermal expansion and contraction during installation. Regularly cleaning the surface of dust and dirt can delay the aging process and maintain bright colors.
Q1: Which is more suitable for outdoor use, colored cast acrylic board or colored extruded board?
Colored cast boards have more advantages in outdoor use. The casting board has a high molecular weight and dense structure. After adding ultraviolet absorbers, it has excellent UV resistance and will not fade outdoors for 5-10 years. The molecular weight of extruded boards is relatively low, and most of them do not have UV protection function. They have a short outdoor service life and are prone to yellowing. It is recommended to prioritize casting boards for outdoor applications.
Q2: Can the color of colored acrylic board be customized?
Okay. The casting process has extremely high flexibility in color system and surface texture effect, and any Pantone color number can be accurately matched. Regular colors are in stock in the factory and can be shipped quickly. Customizing colors requires the manufacturer to specifically mix colorants, which may incur additional color development costs. If it is a small batch of customized colors, the cost increase will be even greater. The larger the batch size, the lower the cost of color customization. It is recommended to centralize the customization requirements.
Q3: Can colored acrylic sheets be processed into various shapes?
Okay. Colored cast acrylic sheets have good processability and support multiple secondary processes such as laser cutting, CNC engraving, hot bending, drilling, and screen printing. The laser cutting accuracy can reach ± 0.01mm, and the edges are smooth without the need for secondary processing. Hot bending requires heating to 160-170 ℃, and the heating time for thin plates is about 2-3 minutes. Dark colored boards have strong heat absorption capabilities, so the temperature should be slightly lower during hot bending to prevent surface bubbles.
Q4: How to judge the quality of colored acrylic sheets?
It can be comprehensively judged from the following aspects: firstly, the cutting edge - the edge of the casting board is smooth and transparent, while the edge of the extruded board may have pockmarks; Second smell of cutting - the new material has no odor, while the return plate has a pungent odor; Check the thickness tolerance three times - measure multiple points with a caliper, and ensure that the tolerance of high-quality boards is within ± 0.2mm; Four color uniformity tests - observe whether the color is uniform and consistent under illumination; Five supplier qualifications - priority should be given to source factories that have ISO quality management system certification and can provide raw material testing reports.
Q5: How much is the price of colored acrylic board more expensive than transparent board?
Colored acrylic sheets increase material costs and production complexity due to the addition of colorants, and are usually about 30 yuan per square meter more expensive than transparent sheets. White, black, and commonly colored acrylic sheets have similar prices, with an average price of around 80 yuan per square meter, which is about 30 yuan more expensive than transparent sheets. Special colors such as gold and silver may cost between 100-150 yuan per kilogram, which is about 50% -100% higher than ordinary colored acrylic sheets.
Q6: What are the core supply advantages of Zhejiang Yifang Color Cast Acrylic Sheet?
Zhejiang Yifang New Materials, as the source factory, has the following advantages in the supply of colored cast acrylic sheets:
100% brand new material production: using imported high-quality PMMA brand new raw materials, without adding recycled materials, the color is pure and full, and it will not fade or yellow for outdoor use for 5-10 years.
Complete specifications and customizable colors: covering a full range of thicknesses from 1mm to 50mm, with standard sizes of 1220 × 2440mm and 1220 × 1830mm. Any Pantone color number can be accurately matched and supports cutting to any size as needed.
Direct supply from the source factory, transparent price: supply chain direct sales model, no middleman markup, and the same quality price can be more than 30% lower than the market. A 50000 square meter production plant with an annual output of 22500 tons and a daily production capacity of 70000KG ensures timely delivery with sufficient production capacity.
Complete qualification certificates: Through ISO9001 quality management system certification and ISO14001 environmental management system certification, the product meets export environmental protection standards.
Full process processing service: equipped with high-precision CO ₂ laser cutting machine, CNC engraving machine, hot bending forming equipment, supporting customized processing of cutting, engraving, hot bending, drilling, screen printing and other processes.
Comprehensive after-sales service: providing free technical consultation, sample shipping services, unconditional returns and exchanges for quality issues, allowing customers to buy and use with peace of mind.