5mm Red Coloured Acrylic 433

Delivering up to 17 times the impact resistance of glass at roughly half the weight, this red 5mm coloured acrylic sheet is engineered for both performance and aesthetics.

Cast from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), the red pigment is integral to the material rather than applied as a surface coating. This means the 5mm sheet maintains its colour through cutting, routing, and edge polishing. The UV-stabilised formulation resists yellowing and fading, with both surfaces delivered in a polished gloss finish.

The 5mm sheet is rigid enough for structural panel applications yet light enough for straightforward handling and installation. It can be cut to any shape, drilled, engraved, and thermoformed. Well suited to restaurant and bar interiors, entertainment venues, and themed commercial environments. Bonds with solvent-based acrylic cements for fabricated assemblies. Protective film on both faces.

Product reference: 5mm Red Coloured Acrylic 433 (shade 433).

Optical & Aesthetic

• Colour consistency: The red pigment runs through the full 5mm thickness — cut edges display the same colour as the surface.
• Surface finish: High-gloss polish on both faces for a professional appearance without post-processing.
• UV stability: Resistant to yellowing and colour fade from prolonged UV exposure.

Mechanical Properties

• Impact resistance: Up to 17 times more impact-resistant than glass. Fractures into dull-edged pieces rather than dangerous shards.
• Weight: Approximately half the weight of equivalent glass — easier to transport, handle, and install.
• Weather resistance: Performs well outdoors without warping, cracking, or degrading.

Workability

• Machinable: Can be cut, drilled, routed, and polished. Compatible with laser cutting and CNC routing.
• Thermoformable: Can be heated and bent for curved components using a strip heater or oven.
• Bondable: Joins cleanly with solvent-based acrylic adhesives (Tensol, Extru-Fix).

Specification

• Material: Cast acrylic (PMMA)
• Thickness: 5mm
• Fire rating: Self-extinguishing, classified to BS 476
• Density: Approximately 1.19 g/cm³ — significantly lighter than glass (2.5 g/cm³)

Product reference: 5mm Red Coloured Acrylic 433 (shade 433).

Signage & Visual Impact

• The bold red colour makes this 5mm sheet a strong choice for wayfinding signage, directional boards, and information panels. High visibility and consistent pigmentation ensure it stands out in busy environments.
• Illuminated panels, lightboxes, and backlit displays use coloured acrylic for even light diffusion with vibrant colour saturation.

Retail & Commercial

• In retail and commercial settings, red acrylic works well for room dividers, privacy screens, and decorative partitions.
• Splashback panels in kitchens and bathrooms provide a hygienic, waterproof surface that is straightforward to maintain.

Glazing & Screening

• A shatterproof, weather-resistant alternative to glass for patio covers, shed windows, and outdoor enclosures. Up to 17 times more impact-resistant at approximately half the weight.

Craft & Fabrication

• Compatible with laser cutting, CNC routing, drilling, and thermoforming. Widely used for model making, prototyping, and precision-fabricated components.