How Long Does Cast Acrylic Sheet Last
Author：Lois Liu – Export Manager
”Acrylic casting Sheet“, as the name suggests, is the acrylic raw material melting at high temperature, placed in the mold pouring production. Due to the high quality of the molecules produced, they have excellent stiffness, transparency, and excellent chemical resistance, but they also have certain toughness, high transparency, good light transmission, and aging and high temperature resistance.
Acrylic casting sheet has very good transparency, and the product specifications are very complete. It is very convenient to purchase the sheet in small batches, and it has unparalleled flexibility in color and surface texture. Therefore, it is the most widely used sheet.
Regarding the service life of acrylic sheets, whether it is the use of plexiglass products or the service life of other ordinary products, buyers want to use them for a longer time. Next, this article will briefly analyze the service life of acrylic sheets from the aspects of raw materials, environment, usage methods, cleaning and maintenance.
1. Raw materials
Material is the basis. The quality of the material directly affects the service life of the JUXIN acrylic sheet. Domestic, imported, new materials and recycled materials, the service life of different grades of acrylic sheets is also different. For example, imported materials have a longer service life than domestic materials, and new boards have a longer service life than recycled boards.
These are some common classifications of acrylic sheets. In terms of properties, imported ones are better than domestic ones, and new materials are better than recycled ones.
If the price factor is not taken into account, good materials are used and properly maintained, then there is basically no problem in using them for ten years.
Juxin acrylic sheet only produces grade A sheets, using brand new materials, product quality and durability are guaranteed, so there is no problem using it for more than 10 years. Virgin raw material new acrylic sheets not only have a long service life, but can also be repeatedly blistered.
Wholesalers or agents invest money to purchase acrylic sheets, so they naturally hope that they can be used for a longer time. Acrylic itself is durable and long-lasting. Juxin’s new acrylic sheets have UV protection and will not fade after long-term outdoor use, which is a more significant feature.
2. Environment
Juxin Acrylic also has requirements for the use environment, such as indoors or outdoors, and different temperatures. When the temperature is too high, it will cause thermal deformation, and when the temperature is too low, it is easy to catalyze. The outdoor sun and rain environment will also accelerate the reduction of service life. Therefore, acrylic sheets are not suitable for use in harsh environments. If there are special requirements, other materials can be considered.
Generally speaking, the durability of acrylic depends on the actual type of plexiglass and the intensity of sunlight. It also depends on how much care and maintenance is done on the component. In simple terms, Juxin acrylic can be used for as long as possible without degradation or deformation.
In addition, if the acrylic sheet is used in a swimming pool or acrylic shower wall panels, if it exceeds the service life or is slightly deformed, it can also be restored to its original state and continue to function. In short, acrylic sheets can last 10 years in sunlight. This depends on its grade, maintenance level and other major conditions.
Because the surface of organic glass is not easy to adhere to or deposit certain objects or dust, it is very convenient to clean, and there will be no problem of surface aging due to high temperature. Many customers who have purchased acrylic for advertising have also given us feedback that the Juxin plastic letters they use have not aged, oxidized or faded after long-term exposure to the sun or wind and rain. The service life of signs or plastic letters made of this material can reach more than 10 years.
3. Usage
Improper usage will seriously reduce the service life of plexiglass panel. For example, if you put something that exceeds its load-bearing capacity on an acrylic display stand, the display stand will be deformed and cracked due to the unbearable load.
To increase the service life of acrylic sheets, maintenance and cleaning are necessary, otherwise no matter how good the product is, it cannot be guaranteed to be used for a long time.
Of course, if it is improperly operated or not maintained during use, it may affect its service life. Finally, if you want your acrylic products to last longer, remember to clean, maintain and maintain them regularly.
4. Cleaning:
√ First, identify all the spots with stubborn dirt and marks for thorough cleaning.
√ Make sure to use warm water, soap or any recommended cleaner along with a piece of soft cloth.
√ You will use a soft cotton cloth to gently scrub the surface of the acrylic sheet to remove any accumulated dirt.
√ Once you are done scrubbing, rinse the surface with clean water and allow it to dry.
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