PERSPEX / ACRYLIC

Perspex Sheets for Fabrication, Display & Architectural Use

Acrylic brilliance for versatile transparent applications. Perspex offers exceptional clarity, durability and design flexibility for commercial, industrial and custom projects.

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92% Light Transmission
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1.18 g/cm³ Density
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~80°C Continuous Use
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Excellent UV Resistance
ABOUT THE MATERIAL

What is Perspex?

Perspex, also known as Acrylic sheet or PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate), is a lightweight transparent plastic material widely used as a durable alternative to glass.

It offers excellent optical clarity, high impact resistance and long-term weather performance. Perspex can be cut, drilled, machined, bonded, bent and thermoformed for a wide range of applications.

  • Acrylic sheet (PMMA)
  • Lightweight and durable
  • Excellent optical clarity
  • Weather and UV performance
  • Easy to cut, drill and thermoform
WHY PERSPEX?

Key Features

Performance characteristics that make Perspex suitable for a wide range of applications.

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Exceptional Clarity

Up to 92% light transmission, higher than standard glass.

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Lightweight

Approximately half the weight of glass.

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High Impact Resistance

Up to 10 times stronger than glass.

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Weather & UV Resistant

Suitable for long-term outdoor applications.

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Easy to Fabricate

Can be cut, machined, bonded, bent and thermoformed.

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Safe Alternative to Glass

A lightweight alternative without sharp glass shards.

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Multiple Finishes

Available clear, coloured, frosted, tinted and textured.

COLOURS & FINISHES

Available Colours

Perspex is available in a wide range of colours, tints and finishes.

Beige
Black
Blue
Bronze
Brown
Clear
Grey
Green
Orange
Pink
Purple
Red
White
Yellow
APPLICATIONS

Suitable Uses

A versatile material used across commercial, industrial, architectural, retail and specialist applications.

Commercial & Industrial

  • Machine guards and safety screens
  • Protective barriers and hygiene screens
  • Equipment covers and inspection windows

Building & Construction

  • Glazing and window panels
  • Skylights and roof panels
  • Noise and wind barriers
  • Pool fences

Retail & Displays

  • Point-of-sale displays
  • Signage and illuminated signs
  • Display cases and shelving

Medical, Laboratory & Clean Environments

  • Splash guards and protective panels
  • Enclosures and partitions
  • Viewing panels
  • Picture frames
  • Aquariums
  • Furniture elements
MATERIAL DATA

Technical Information

Typical material properties for Perspex / Acrylic (PMMA).

Light Transmission (Clear) Up to 92%
Tensile Strength ~70 MPa
Density 1.18 g/cm³
Flexural Strength ~110 MPa
Impact Strength ~17 kJ/m²
Maximum Continuous Service Temp ~80°C
Softening Temperature ~105°C
Water Absorption (24 hrs) ~0.3%
UV Resistance Excellent
Weather Resistance Excellent
Flammability Flammable (Class 3)
Chemical Resistance Good (avoid solvents & alcohols)
Values shown are typical and may vary by grade, colour, thickness and manufacturer.
ORDER PERSPEX

Choose How You Want to Buy

Choose custom cut pieces or standard full sheets depending on your project.

Cut to Size Perspex

  • Custom sizes cut to your measurements
  • Wide range of colours and thicknesses
  • Ideal for custom projects and replacement panels
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Full Perspex Sheets

  • Full sheets in standard sizes
  • Available in multiple colours and thicknesses
  • Ideal for larger projects and fabrication
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