Description
Clear Perspex extruded acrylic is a fantastically useful and versatile sheet plastic material which is widely used for general purpose fabrications. As a more cost effective alternative to cast acrylic sheet, extruded acrylic is uniform in thickness, lightweight, impact resistant and very easy to work with.
Key Features:
- Strong and durable material
- High impact resistance
- UV stability
- Lightweight and easy to work with
- Shatterproof
- Supplied with protective film on both sides
Extruded acrylic is manufactured on a production line, on which the acrylic resin is drawn out to result in a uniform thickness and a superb surface finish. It can be used as an effective replacement to glass in a number of applications, it is as much as ten times more impact resistant than glass and has excellent UV stability for outdoor use. It performs well wherever a strong, lightweight and shatterproof material is needed, and if offers a superb aesthetic in both domestic and commercial environments.
Common uses for clear Perspex extruded acrylic discs include:
- Circular windows in sheds, playhouses, other outdoor structures
- Secondary glazing for circular windows
- Shop fittings and displays
- Light fittings
- Advertising media
- Many, many more
Further to its strength and impact resistance, clear Perspex extruded acrylic is also championed for its lightweight, resistance to chemicals and low moisture absorption. All of these qualities make it very easy to work with and suitable for demanding environments, including food preparation areas and hygienic spaces.
Easily maintained, it can be cleaned simply with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
Please Note: Our current machines work to a tolerance of +/- 1mm. Please enter your requirements to the nearest whole mm.
Acrylic is also known by the trademarks of Perspex® Lucite, Altuglas and Plexiglass. Please view our blog to understand the difference between Perspex® and Acrylic.