Everything you need to know about Perspex Sheets & Acrylic Sheets

Firstly, let Tamstar start by explaining the difference between acrylic sheets and Perspex sheets?

Interestingly, Perspex is a brand name for the acrylic sheet. Acrylic is a commonly used name for Polymethyl Methacrylate or PMMA. A compound product which is produced by numerous manufacturers around the world.

So, when you see other brands names like Plexiglass, Acryglas, Acrycast, Policril, Quinn, and Plazit. You can rest assured this is Polymethyl methacrylate or acrylic as we will refer to it from now on.

What is acrylic mainly used for?

Acrylic is a transparent plastic that has gained widespread use because its ability replaces the glass in everyday products. It is also used for signs, sales displays, roof windows, lenses, and screens.

Additionally, acrylic is chosen for its strength and durability to make the windows in submarines and aeroplanes. Perspex® acrylic is extremely versatile and has many day-to-day manufacturing options such as:

• Window glazing,
• Flat screen TVs
• furniture, boat and car windows,
• kitchen and bathroom splashbacks

Most importantly, acrylic has helped us battle the Coronavirus, as acrylic has been the main compound used in the production of sneeze guards.

Perspex sneeze guards

Sneeze guards are a protective screen manufactured from either Perspex, acrylic plastic material or glass and is designed to protect people from the airborne transmission of COVID-19.

Cost-effective and easy to install, sneeze frames & guards are ideal for locations where social distancing is just not possible, such as at till checkouts, or reception areas.

Why is acrylic so popular?

Acrylic is widely used because it makes an excellent alternative to glass. Being weatherproof, lighter, stronger, and safer whilst providing prized glass-like assets such as clarity, brilliance, and translucency.

Additionally, acrylic can also soften to form any shape which makes it an all-round popular, cost-effective material

Is perspex cheaper than glass?

Acrylic sheet can be produced at half the cost of glass. These plastic sheets are lighter in weight and can be easily transported, which makes the shipping costs lower as well.

Buy Clear Cast Acrylic Sheet / Perspex Sheet Cut to Size

We stock a variety of ready-made acrylic products that can be purchased from us and installed independently. Or, we can help with design, planning, and installation options.

What organisations do you supply Acrylic & Perspex to?

Our portfolio of customers and successful projects include the following:

Manufacturing sites, Industrial units, Distribution centres, Warehouses, Business offices, Call centres, Councils, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Hospitals, NHS, Nursing homes, Pubs, Windpower farms, Shipping ports, Contractors, Construction, Landscaping.