Our Trade Counter is open from 8am until 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am until 3pm on Fridays.We are closed on weekends and bank holidays. And, if you have particular place where you need the holes to be positioned – you can also upload a drawing (upto 5MB). If you’re simply looking to buy clear plastic sheets individually, our standard sizes might be just what you need.

Perspex® can be attached to other materials using a variety of methods, including screws and adhesives. The specific method used would depend on the intended application and the materials being joined. Is Perspex® recyclable? You can send us a drawing if you wish us to machine your panels to a shape or call us on 0161 723 1374 if you want us to quote you for product design and manufacture. For panels 150mm wide or less the holes will be centred 15mm from the edge of the material unless you tell us otherwise. To avoid compromising the material, holes cannot be centred any closer to the edge than 15mm. Acrylic glass can be cut to size to fit around your garden as necessary. Whether it’s greenhouse glazing or shed windows– this type of plastic can withstand the elements, offering you great value over time.Acrylic is not as scratch resistant as a similar panel of glass, but light surface marks can be more easily buffed out from acrylic. We offer a higher scratch protection finish on our 6mm acrylic if you need extra safeguarding. How can I remove scratches from acrylic sheets? Clear acrylic sheets are cheaper and more scratch resistant than polycarbonate, however, Polycarbonate is 30x stronger than acrylic so it is a more impact-resistant alternative. Can I get samples of your acrylic sheets? You can easily remove scratches from mirrors with a microfibre cloth and a high-quality polish. Following the instructions on the polish, the scratches will be removed using small circular motions. How can I cut acrylic sheets? Since we’re dealing with shapes, you’ll need to enter the exact dimensions of each edge of your chosen shape (diameter for circle and oval).

Acrylic is an incredibly versatile clear plastic that is suitable for lots of different projects. If you are unsure about choosing a clear plastic, help your decision-making by reading our helpful article what are the differences between acrylic and polycarbonate Cast acrylic is one of the hardest thermoplastic sheet materials available and its attractive aesthetics remain for longer than other plastic sheet materials. Lightweight Perspex® and PLEXIGLASS® are both brands of acrylic plastic. All of the acrylic sheets we supply are Perspex® acrylic. What's the difference between acrylic and polycarbonate? Acrylic glass is 10x stronger than normal glass and also significantly lighter, so you needn’t worry too much about where you place it. Any given acrylic sheet cut to size by The Plastic People also benefits from a surface which is just as crystal clear in its appearance in comparison to glass We sell high-quality and multi-purpose clear plastic sheets and sheeting made from clear as glass acrylic from Perspex.Perspex sheeting does not shatter like glass, and is approximately eight times stronger. Applications. No job is too small or large for us and all our team from product designers, fabricators and print technicians are highly qualified. Clear cast acrylic is a high quality, versatile , clear plastic sheet material offering high levels of strength ans clarity while being easy to work with. Key features Please enter how many corners you would like rounded.Ifyou requireless than four corners roundingplease tell us which corners they are.

Technical Sheet Frequently Asked Questions for Acrylic Sheets What’s the difference between Perspex®, PLEXIGLASS® and acrylic?

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While offering higher levels of clarity than glass, clear cast acrylic weighs half as much as an equivalent glass panel making fabrication, installation and transportation a far more attractive proposition. High gloss finish and easy to clean Clear Acrylic plastic Circle are lasers cut from high quality Perspex™ sheeting. We can laser cut any diameter circle you require; just put your length and width as the exact measurement into the price calculator for an instant price. Clear cast acrylic has an exceptionally high level of light transmission allowing 92% of all visible light through the material creating an unparalleled crystal clear finish. Not even glass can achieve this level of optical clarity. Because of this clear cast acrylic is an excellent alternative to glass for glazing purposes. Hard wearing Keeping your Perspex® clean and hygienic is easy to maintain, as all that is required is warm soapy water and a microfibre cloth. Please avoid using abrasive cleaners or materials, as these can scratch the surface of the material. How resistant to scratching are your acrylic sheets?

PET has a higher impact resistance so will break much less easily than 2mm acrylic which can’t be sent on a standard courier delivery. PET does however have a slightly softer surface than acrylic so it does scratch more easily and is therefore not suitable for furniture protectors. If you are doing any installation or modification, you might want to leave the film in place while handling your new acrylic panels, to minimise scrapes and prevent fingerprints. Is Perspex® heat resistant? Perspex® sheets will melt at high temperatures or from exposure to direct flames. The melting point for Perspex is 80̊C so they cannot withstand extreme temperatures. Can I put acrylic behind a hob?If you wish to use our screw covers, please select 'Standard Holes' from the drop down menu. Cut Outs Clear Acrylic Circle can be used for table protection and very popular for crafting. Clear Acrylic plastic Circle be uses?