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For projects needing clear, fabrication-friendly panel performance, choose this Clear Acrylic Sheet in 48 x 48 at 1/16". A practical choice for production shops and commercial fabricators.
Product Highlights
- Larger 48 x 48 blank for nested parts and commercial panel work.
- Maintains visibility through the panel for guards, displays, and protective barriers.
- Lightweight alternative to glass
- Good clarity in clear and transparent options
- Available in opaque, translucent, fluorescent, matte, and tinted colors
Color and Finish
Maintains visibility through the panel for guards, displays, and protective barriers. Provides a clean transparent appearance for glazing-style projects.
Thickness and Size Guidance
At 1/16", thin and flexible option for lightweight inserts, crafts, liners, and formed parts. At 48 x 48, this larger blank supports bigger panels, nested parts, and commercial fabrication jobs that outgrow small cut-to-size pieces.
Popular Uses
- see-through guards, covers, and display glazing-style panels
- projects that need visibility through the material
- large fixture panels and multi-part nesting layouts
- commercial display walls and oversized covers
- production fabrication with fewer seams
- architectural accents and equipment housings
Fabrication
- Better suited to CNC tables and production cutting where larger blanks reduce waste.
- Plan handling and support during cutting—larger panels need more work-surface area.
- Saw cut with a fine-tooth blade intended for plastics
- Laser cut only with equipment and settings suitable for acrylic
- Drill with acrylic-compatible bits and controlled feed
- Route or CNC machine with proper chip evacuation
Handling and Care
- Support large sheets during transport and cutting.
- Use suitable saw blades and drill bits for the material.
- Remove protective masking after fabrication or installation when present.
- Test adhesives, paints, and cleaners on a small area first.
Product Specifications
- Material: Acrylic Sheet
- Color: Clear
- Thickness: 1/16 inch
- Size: 48 x 48 inches
- Quantity: 1 sheet
Why Choose Falken Design
Falken Design supplies cut-to-size sheet and panel materials with clear specs so you can order the exact color, thickness, and dimensions your project needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size will I receive?
The ordered sheet is cut to approximately 48.0 in. x 48.0 in. at the selected 1/16" thickness. Standard cutting tolerances may apply.
Q: Is acrylic the same as glass?
A: No. Acrylic is a lightweight thermoplastic sheet and behaves differently from glass.
Q: Can acrylic be cut or drilled?
A: Yes. Use plastic-compatible tools, full support, and controlled speed and pressure.
Q: Will the exact color and transparency vary?
A: Color appearance can vary with lighting, thickness, background, screen settings, and production lot.