Acrylic Sheet Manufacturer in China
Cast and extruded acrylic — also sold as perspex or plexiglass — in clear, opal, frosted, coloured and mirror.
Industry Applications
Used for interior decoration, acoustic doors and windows, signs, light boxes, handrails, instrument panels and protective covers.
Acrylic Partitions
Instruments and Control Panels
Acrylic, PMMA, perspex and plexiglass are the same material under different names — the last two are brand names that became generic in the UK and North America. We manufacture it in both cast and extruded form, in clear, opal, frosted, coloured and mirror finishes.
Acrylic transmits more light than glass — up to 92% — and can retain outdoor clarity when the offered grade, exposure and maintenance are suitable. It is also harder at the surface than polycarbonate, so it stays looking good under regular cleaning. Its weakness is impact: it cracks rather than bends.
Cast or extruded?
The two are made by completely different processes and behave differently in the workshop. This is the choice that matters most, and it is worth getting right before you order:
| Cast acrylic | Extruded acrylic | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness tolerance | Looser (±10%) | Tighter (±5%) |
| Machining | Excellent — clean edges, polishes well | Fair — softens and gums at speed |
| Laser cutting | Frosted edge | Clear polished edge |
| Thermoforming | Wider forming window | Narrower, but easier at low temperature |
| Chemical resistance | Better | Lower |
| Cost | Higher | Lower |
Rule of thumb: if it will be CNC machined, engraved or flame-polished, order cast. If it will be laser cut, thermoformed or simply glazed in, extruded is cheaper and more consistent.
Grades we produce
- Clear acrylic — up to 92% light transmission, the standard for display and glazing.
- Cast acrylic — for machining, engraving and fabrication work.
- White opal acrylic — even glow-through for lightboxes and signage faces.
- Frosted acrylic — matte privacy and diffusion, one or both faces.
- Coloured acrylic — transparent, translucent and opaque, matched to reference.
- Mirror acrylic — shatter-resistant mirror at a fraction of the weight of glass.
Acrylic against polycarbonate
We make both, so we have no reason to push you toward either. The honest split:
Acrylic wins on clarity, surface hardness, outdoor colour stability and price. Specify it for display, signage, lightboxes, splashbacks and furniture.
Polycarbonate wins on impact resistance, cold performance and fire rating. Specify it for roofing, guarding, security glazing and anywhere a break is a safety issue. See polycarbonate grades.
Questions buyers ask
Is perspex the same as acrylic?
Yes. Perspex is a UK brand name for PMMA, and plexiglass is the equivalent in North America and Germany. All three describe the same polymer. We supply it under the generic name, to the same specifications.
What thicknesses do you produce?
Typically 1–30 mm. Thin sheet below 2 mm is usually extruded; thick sheet above 20 mm is normally cast. Tell us the application and we will confirm which process suits.
Does acrylic yellow outdoors?
PMMA generally offers good inherent UV stability, but outdoor clarity depends on the offered grade, exposure and maintenance. Request grade-specific weathering data before comparing it with polycarbonate.
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Further reading
- Plexiglass, perspex and acrylic: the same polymer under different names:
PMMA manufacturing route
Acrylic sheet manufacturer in China: choose the process before the finish
For an acrylic sheet enquiry, first decide whether the job needs cast acrylic for machining and polished edges or extruded acrylic for a repeatable sheet-conversion route. Then specify clear, opal, frosted, coloured or mirror appearance; a finish name alone is not a production specification.
Information needed for an acrylic supply review
- Cast or extruded process, with the reason if one is mandatory.
- Thickness, sheet size, colour or optical reference and acceptable variation.
- Cutting, drilling, engraving, bending or edge-finish requirements, with a drawing where applicable.
- Quantity, packing method, destination and any inspection documents required with the shipment.
Compare the cast acrylic route with the listed acrylic grades before moving to the supplier process. SinoPlastix’s company and equipment statements remain manufacturer-declared; place the applicable evidence request in the RFQ.
From PMMA sheet to finished component
Once the cast or extruded sheet is selected, for cut, drilled, formed or polished parts, use acrylic sheet fabrication; for drawing-controlled profiles, pockets and holes, use acrylic CNC machining. Confirm edge appearance and critical dimensions on a material-specific sample and approved drawing.
If a drawing or purchase order says Plexiglass, use the Plexiglass versus acrylic naming guide to distinguish a brand reference from the PMMA grade that will be quoted.
Where to look next
Related pages
Clear Acrylic Sheet
Clear acrylic for displays, signs and glazing; confirm grade-specific transmission, UV exposure and surface finish.
Cast Acrylic Sheet
The fabricator’s grade — machines cleanly, engraves sharply, flame-polishes to an optical edge.
Polycarbonate Sheet Manufacturer in China
Solid, multiwall or functional PC sheet made to your size. Compare the options and request a practical quote.
Polycarbonate Technical Resources
PC selection, sizing, fabrication and material-comparison guides for a better project RFQ.