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ACRYLIC - Perspex ® SHEET

The main properties of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet:

• The appearance of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet
• The ability of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet to transmit and reflect light
• The transparency of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet
• The exceptionally long exterior life of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet
• The ease of use and processing of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet
• The good mechanical properties of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet
• The high acoustic and electrical insulation of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet
• The resistance to high temperature of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet
• The Recyclability of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet
• The good food contact use of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet

Click here for the PERSPEX COLOUR CHART. When you have selected a colour or colours, contact the sales office for a sample to be sent in the post, or e-mail your request to tom@westwardplastics.co.uk.

Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet likes:

Being cleaned with cold or warm water with a little household detergent added, and a damp chamois leather to finish off the cleaning (just wipe, don't rub). Products specially designed to care for Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet and keep it looking like new are generic Cleaner, Johnson's Pledge (or any similar product), generic Polish, to polish the surface and remove all scratches (finish by applying a generic Cleaner).

Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet hates:

Being cleaned dry, which can scratch it. Fluffy or rough cloths. Trichlorethylene, benzol or other solvents, which will change its appearance.

About Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet:

Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet is derived from petrochemical feedstock, with the main raw material being acetone. Acetone is converted into a chemical called methyl methacrylate, which is then polymerised into Acrylic - Perspex ® . The resultant material, namely PMMA or to give its full title, Polymethylmethacrylate is then processed into a range of applications one of which is Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet.

Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet is one of the modern range of plastics first produced in the mid 1930’s. It was famously used to produce the cockpit canopy for the even more famously known World War II fighter aircraft the Supermarine Spitfire. This utilised many of the excellent characteristics of Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet material, formability, strength and optical clarity.

Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet is a versatile plastic medium, which lends itself to a wide range of applications in signage, glazing, point of sale display, and many industrial/ engineering applications, too many to mention. Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet has excellent optical clarity, is easily of formed and fabricated and is strong and durable even being suitable for many food contact applications. In addition Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet has excellent outdoor weathering performance giving 10 to 15 years of quality life and the number one choice for the manufacture of major corporate signage.

Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet is available for purchase in a range of formats including: Clear, Opal, White, Colours, Anti-reflective, Mirror, High Impact, Prismatic, Glass Look, Glass Etched Look etc...

Click here to buy Acrylic - Perspex ® sheet online. For further information on sizes and prices, please contact the Sales Office.

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