AR Acrylic
Anti-Reflective Acrylic Sheet Extruded & Cast Type AR Acrylic
Wet-processed anti-reflective acrylic sheets designed to reduce surface reflection while maintaining high transparency and clear visibility. Both extruded and cast acrylic types are available from a single sheet.
These AR acrylic panels are suitable for display showcases, picture frames, acrylic partitions, inspection windows, protective display covers, and general optical applications where reflection reduction and lightweight handling are important.
- Low Reflection
- Wet-Processed AR Coating
- Extruded & Cast Types
- Single Sheet Available
Low-Reflection Acrylic for Displays, Frames, and Partitions
- Reduces surface reflection compared with standard acrylic panels.
- Maintains clearer visibility for objects, images, and displays behind the panel.
- Lighter and easier to process than glass.
- Suitable for acrylic partitions, showcases, frames, display covers, and inspection windows.
- Wet-processed AR coating provides a practical balance of optical performance and cost.
For applications involving polarizer film or wave retarder film, cast acrylic is recommended. Extruded acrylic is not recommended for optical-film combinations because of its optical strain characteristics.
ARAC550W / ARAC378W - Anti-Reflective Acrylic Sheet Extruded Type
- Extruded acrylic type with wet-processed AR coating.
- Suitable for general display, frame, partition, and protective panel applications.
- Useful where lightweight handling and lower reflection are required.
- Not recommended for combination with polarizer film or wave retarder film.
- Available from a single sheet.
| Item Code | Size | Thickness | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARAC550W | 550 x 340 mm | t = 2 mm | $69 |
| ARAC378W | 378 x 287 mm | t = 2 mm | $53 |
* Bulk pricing is available for orders of more than 10 units.
ARAC805CW - Anti-Reflective Acrylic Sheet Cast Type
- Cast acrylic type with wet-processed AR coating.
- Recommended when used together with optical films.
- Can be combined with polarizer film or wave retarder film.
- Suitable for optical prototypes, displays, frames, and inspection windows.
- Available from a single sheet.
| Item Code | Size | Thickness | Unit Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARAC805CW | 800 x 500 mm | t = 2 mm | $315 |
* Bulk pricing is available for orders of more than 10 units.
Which AR Acrylic Type Should I Choose?
Extruded Type
Recommended for general display panels, picture frames, partitions, covers, and showcase applications where optical-film combination is not required.
Cast Type
Recommended when the acrylic sheet may be used together with polarizer film, wave retarder film, or other optical films.
AR vs. AG
Anti-glare materials diffuse reflected light. Anti-reflective coating reduces reflection itself, helping preserve clearer image visibility.
- Recommended Applications
- Display showcases, picture frames, museum-style frames, acrylic partitions, inspection windows, protective covers for displays, and optical prototypes.
- Important Handling Note
- The AR coating is a functional surface. Please avoid abrasive cleaning, strong solvents, and unnecessary rubbing.
How to Cut Acrylic Sheet
Easy to cut with an acrylic cutter
Score the acrylic surface repeatedly with an acrylic cutter. When the groove reaches approximately one-third of the sheet thickness, place the sheet along the edge of a desk and snap it carefully.
Specification & Inspection Criteria
- Optical Characteristic
- Standard Reflectance Value
- Bottom value: less than or equal to 1.5%
Measuring method: Measured on a double-sided coated substrate. - Visual Inspection
- Inspected under 15W-20W fluorescent light with black background.
- Damage / Foreign Matter / Pinhole / Bubble
- Defects larger than 2.0 mm are not allowed.
Defects of 2.0 mm or less: N/A. - Other interference color non-uniformity and scratches
- The defect diameter shall be defined as the area where the interference color differs from that of the normal region. Defects that are easily noticeable by visual inspection after coating are not allowed.
- Interference Color
- Purple to violet-blue.
- Adhesion
- Cross-hatch tape-peeling method.
Method: Create a crosshatch pattern of 100 squares at approximately 1 mm intervals on the substrate, then perform three peel tests using Nichiban Cellotape No. 405.
Judging criteria: approved if there is no separation. - Coating Hardness
- Steel-wool method.
Method: Using No. 0000 steel wool, apply a 0.5 kg load and rub back and forth five times, then count the number of scratches within a 5 mm width.
Judging criteria: approved if scratch lines are less than 20.
* Defect detection method is based on the “Dirt Comparison Chart”
issued by the Ministry of Finance in Japan.
FAQ — Anti-Reflective Acrylic Sheet
What is anti-reflective acrylic sheet?
Anti-reflective acrylic sheet is an acrylic panel with an AR coating that reduces surface reflection while maintaining transparency and visibility.
What is the difference between extruded and cast AR acrylic?
Extruded AR acrylic is suitable for general display and partition applications. Cast AR acrylic is better suited when the acrylic sheet needs to be used together with optical films such as polarizers or wave retarders.
Can AR acrylic be used with polarizer film or wave retarder film?
Cast AR acrylic can be used together with polarizer film or wave retarder film. Extruded acrylic is not recommended for such combinations because of its optical strain characteristics.
Can I order a single sheet?
Yes. Anti-reflective acrylic sheets are available from a single sheet, and bulk pricing is available for orders of more than 10 units.
Need help selecting an AR acrylic sheet?
Please tell us the size, the thickness, whether the sheet will be combined with optical films, and the usage environment.