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What Is an Acrylic Mirror Panel?
An acrylic mirror panel uses extruded acrylic sheet as the base material. A vacuum coating machine applies an aluminum layer on the surface to create a mirror effect. The final result looks the same as a glass mirror. The base material is acrylic, so it is called an acrylic mirror panel.
Advantages and Features of Acrylic Mirrors
The transparency level can be adjusted according to customer needs. The maximum transparency reaches 92%, which usually meets most application requirements.
Acrylic mirror sheets have strong chemical stability. They resist both acidic and alkaline environments. Outdoor environments do not easily corrode acrylic mirrors.
Acrylic mirrors replace traditional glass mirrors in many applications. Glass mirrors offer high light transmission and wide use. The downside comes from breakage risk. Broken glass can cause injury. Acrylic mirrors solve this safety issue perfectly.
Acrylic mirror sheets show excellent impact resistance. A sheet dropped from a height of one meter will not deform or break. A glass mirror may shatter from only twenty centimeters.
Acrylic mirrors have a high surface gloss. The reflective finish looks almost flawless. Many trophies and awards use acrylic mirror materials for a refined, premium appearance.
Acrylic mirrors offer strong flexibility and easy shaping. Heating allows reshaping as needed. Laser processing supports custom patterns and forms. Custom manufacturing becomes simple and efficient.
Is Acrylic Glass or Plastic?
The weight of an acrylic mirror is only half that of a glass mirror.
Modern products move toward lighter weight, easier handling, and higher convenience. People prefer materials that deliver the same function with less burden. Heavy materials gradually fade out of daily use. This trend makes acrylic mirrors increasingly popular as glass replacements.
Acrylic mirrors do not shatter when dropped.
Durability matters in daily use. Acrylic mirrors withstand accidental drops. Glass mirrors break easily and create sharp fragments. Acrylic mirrors reduce risk and improve safety.
Acrylic mirrors provide high transparency.
Some low-cost mirror materials offer poor light transmission. In one real case, a medical device used light to detect heart rate through a mirror sheet. Only acrylic met the high transmission requirement at 93%. Other materials reached only about 90%.
Acrylic mirrors deliver higher surface brightness.
A brighter surface creates a more premium visual effect. The product looks cleaner, more refined, and more high-end.
Acrylic mirrors come in many types.
Common thickness options range from 1 mm to 5 mm. Custom thickness and dimensions are available to meet different application needs.
Acrylic mirrors are easier to color.
Material characteristics make acrylic much easier to color than glass. Acrylic bonds well with coatings. Glass surfaces are smooth and non-absorbent, so coatings fall off more easily. This gives acrylic mirrors a clear advantage.
Acrylic mirrors are easy to process.
Acrylic mirror sheets are made from PMMA plastic. This is a thermoplastic material. Heating above 100°C allows reshaping into different forms. Glass requires higher temperatures and creates more risk during processing.
Acrylic mirrors show strong abrasion resistance.
Compared with PC lenses, PC has higher toughness but scratches more easily. Acrylic offers good durability with lower scratch risk during handling.
About Xishun Plastics Factory
Xishun Plastics Factory was founded in 1996 and focused on extrusion processing. The company soon gained recognition in China’s materials market. During the same year, the “Gary” brand was launched using domestic acrylic materials.
In 1997, the company opened four local distribution stores. With high-quality products and service, Xishun Plastics Factory established a solid reputation and market presence.
In 2001, Mr. Jia identified strong potential in the cast acrylic sheet market and began expanding the technical team. The company then launched the premium Acrylmate brand using imported raw materials from Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, and Lucite.
For more information about acrylic materials and mirror sheets, please contact Xishun Plastics Factory.
