Materials / Acrylic / Perspex
Acrylic (Perspex / PMMA)
Crystal-clear optical-grade plastic in sheets, rods & tubes for displays, signage, and protective barriers.
92% light
Optical clarity (clear)
2-25mm
Sheet thickness
17x glass
Stronger than glass
Acrylic (Perspex / PMMA) is a glass-clear thermoplastic used wherever you need optical clarity, impact resistance better than glass, or the ability to cut, route, polish, bond and bend complex shapes that glass cannot do. P&M Plastics fabricates Perspex for retail display, point of sale, signage, marine windows, machine guarding, sneeze guards , splash backs, picture framing and museum cases.
Sizes and formats we stock
Cast acrylic sheet is stocked in 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm and 25mm. Standard sheet sizes are 2440 x 1220mm and 3050 x 2030mm. Extruded acrylic in lower thicknesses (1.5mm to 6mm) is held for signage, framing and vacuum forming . Acrylic rod and tube are stocked separately in clear, fluoros and standard colour ranges; see the acrylic tubes and rods page for sizes.
Colours and finishes
Clear is the workhorse, but we hold Perspex in opal white, black, smoked and a full Plexiglas colour range covering fluoros, satins and metallics. Frosted, satin, anti-reflective and mirror-backed grades are stocked for premium retail and marine work. UV-resistant exterior grades are available for any sign or screen that will live outdoors.
Anti-reflective grades are designed for picture framing with the artwork directly behind the sheet. With a gap, such as in a display case or box frame, the view looks hazy, so we recommend clear acrylic there.
Acrylic compared to polycarbonate
Cast acrylic carries roughly 10 to 20 times the falling-ball impact resistance of standard annealed plate glass (per ACRYLITE / Polyvantis published data) at about half the weight, and polishes to true optical clarity. Compared to polycarbonate it is more rigid, scratches less easily and laser-cuts to a clean edge (not flame-polished), which makes it the standard for retail and signage. Polycarbonate beats acrylic on raw impact strength (roughly 100 times that of glass and around 30 times that of cast acrylic by notched Izod, ASTM D256), which is why we still use polycarbonate for machine guards, ballistic glazing and high-impact roofing.
Why P&M Plastics for acrylic fabrication
We run CO2 laser cutting, CNC routing, edge polishing, flame polishing, vacuum forming and thermoforming all in one workshop, which means complex acrylic builds (curved sneeze guards, multi-piece display cabinets, marine windscreens) come together quickly and cleanly. Our 35+ years of acrylic experience means we can spec the right grade, thickness and joining method for every job before the first cut.
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Key Properties
Common Applications
Specialty Acrylic / Perspex applications on the Gold Coast
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How We Fabricate Acrylic / Perspex
We fabricate acrylic using CO2 laser cutting (clean laser-cut edge, not flame-polished), CNC routing for engineering tolerances, edge and flame polishing for showroom-quality edges, thermoforming and line-bending for curved shapes, and chemical bonding using Tensol 12 or Acrifix for invisible welded joints. Acrylic does not weld with heat the way polyolefins do; chemical bonding is the standard structural join.
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Products made from Acrylic / Perspex
Machine Guards & Safety Barriers
Polycarbonate and acrylic guards engineered for workplace safety compliance.
Custom Fabricated Parts
Bespoke CNC-routed, laser-cut, and welded plastic components to your specs.
Industrial Signage & Labels
Laser engraved industrial signage, safety labels, control panel tags, and identification plates.
Acrylic Display Cases
Precision-fabricated clear acrylic displays for retail, corporate, and museum environments.
3D Fabricated Acrylic Letters
Custom 3D acrylic letters and logos for shopfronts, office signage, and feature walls.
Model & Trophy Covers
Crystal-clear acrylic dust covers and display cases for models, trophies, and collectibles.
Sunglasses Stand
Acrylic sunglasses display stands for retail stores and market stalls.
Sneeze Guards
Clear acrylic and polycarbonate protective screens for food service and retail counters.
Plastic Sheets & Panels
Cut-to-size plastic sheets in HDPE, Acrylic, Polycarbonate, PVC, and more.
Skylight Covers & Diffusers
Replacement skylight covers and prismatic light diffuser panels for commercial and residential.
House Letters & Numbers
Laser-cut acrylic house numbers and letters in a range of fonts, sizes, and colours.
Dog & Cat Doors
Clear acrylic and polycarbonate pet doors for glass, timber, and screen doors.
Recipe Holder
Clear perspex recipe and cookbook holders for kitchen countertops.
Thermomix Mat
Clear perspex protective mats for Thermomix and kitchen bench surfaces.
Arm Chair Rests
Clear acrylic arm covers and protectors for lounge chairs and furniture.
Handbag Base
Custom-cut acrylic and plastic base inserts for handbags and tote bags.
Emergency Vehicle Parts
Custom plastic panels, light covers, and fabricated components for emergency service vehicles.
Plastic Angles & Corner Guards
Made to size 90 degree PVC, acrylic and brushed ACM angles for corner protection, trims and fitouts. Send your sizes for a quote.
Pool Certification Panels
Custom bent polycarbonate and acrylic panels made to your shape for pool barrier and certification projects. Send your design for a quote.
Custom Reptile Enclosures
Custom-built acrylic and polycarbonate reptile enclosures designed for visibility, ventilation, and easy maintenance. Made on the Gold Coast for hobbyists, breeders, and pet shops.
Buy acrylic / perspex online
Our sister store Perspex Online sells acrylic / perspex cut to size with national delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cast and extruded acrylic? +
Cast acrylic is poured between glass plates and cures slowly. It has higher molecular weight, machines and laser cuts cleaner, polishes better and is the right pick for fabrication, signage, displays and any job that needs glue or polish work. Extruded is rolled from molten sheet, is more uniform in thickness, cheaper and good for framing and vacuum forming. For anything we cut, polish or bond, we use cast.
How do you join two pieces of acrylic invisibly? +
We use a chemical solvent cement such as Tensol 12 or Acrifix that softens the surface of each piece so the two flow together. Done well it produces an optically clear, structural bond with no visible seam. The edges must be machined flat first; rough edges trap air and turn the join milky.
Can acrylic be used outdoors? +
Yes. Acrylic is one of the few plastics that holds up to long-term UV exposure without yellowing or going brittle. It is the standard material for outdoor illuminated signs, light boxes and skylights, and outlasts polycarbonate by many years in full sun. Specify cast UV-resistant grade for permanent outdoor work.
Will acrylic shatter? +
Cast acrylic carries roughly 10 to 20 times the falling-ball impact resistance of the same thickness of annealed plate glass (per ACRYLITE / Polyvantis published data) and will not produce sharp shards the way glass does. It will still crack under sharp impact, so for machine guards, glazing in high-traffic areas or anywhere safety glazing is required, polycarbonate or laminated acrylic is the safer pick.
What thickness do I need for a sneeze guard or counter screen? +
Most counter sneeze guards are made from 4mm or 5mm cast acrylic, which is strong enough to stand free in a slot base and is light enough to lift and clean. Larger free-standing screens above 800mm tall step up to 6mm or 8mm. Anything that needs to take a knock (POS-side or kid-height) is built in 8mm.
Can you cut acrylic to size from a drawing? +
Yes. Send us a DXF, DWG, PDF, SVG, AI, or STEP file and we will laser cut or CNC route to your dimensions, with tolerances down to 0.1mm. The pricing calculator on Perspex Online quotes rectangular cut-to-size instantly; complex shapes come back from us within 24 hours on email quote.
Can acrylic be bent or formed? +
Yes. We line-bend acrylic on heated wire benders for clean 90-degree folds (display risers, sneeze-guard bases, sign returns) and we thermoform full sheets over moulds for curved shapes such as boat windscreens, reef-tank curves and architectural cladding panels.
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07 5535 7544Accepted File Formats
Acrylic / Perspex cut to size
Choose the thickness and size, add holes or a polished edge, and see the price and delivery as you go.
Enter 1 size: the diameter. Laser- or CNC router-cut, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter 2 sizes: the width, and the total height to the top of the curve. For a shallow or elliptical top, also enter its rise (how tall the curve is). Laser- or CNC router-cut, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter 2 sizes: the outer Ø and the bore (inner Ø), which must leave a 10mm wall. Laser- or CNC router-cut, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter the overall length and width, then the notch cut out of one corner. Laser- or CNC router-cut from the true outline, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter the overall length and width, then the notch: how wide, how deep, and which edge it opens on. Laser- or CNC router-cut from the true outline, so a minimum machine charge may apply to small jobs.
Enter all three side lengths. They fully define the triangle, including every angle.
Optional. Add shapes cut from inside your piece - for windows, mounting holes, or frames.
Optional finishing services - toggle any you need.
Machine cutting job
This job requires CNC or laser cutting. Drill holes, rounded corners, and cut-outs are included in the machine cutting time at no extra charge. Minimum machine charge applies.
Laser-cut edge (clean, not flame-polished)
Laser cutting leaves a clean, smooth cut edge. It is not flame-polished. Turn off to cut on the CNC router instead.
Countersunk holes can only be cut on the CNC router, so this part is routed.
Optional. Add drilled holes to your piece.
Slots, tapped holes or other machining we can’t show here? Send us your drawing and we'll quote it.
Measured from edge to centre of hole.
Diameter of the bolt-hole circle the holes sit on.
Space a number of holes evenly, click the preview to place holes, or add them by coordinate below. Then change any X or Y. Coordinates are to the centre of each hole — X from the left edge, Y from the bottom edge.
| # | X (mm) | Y (mm) | ⌀ (mm) |
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Clear acrylic only · optical-grade edge finish
Pick which edges to polish (matches your sheet preview).
We polish the whole outline of your shape, and the edges of any cut-outs.
Flame polish is only available on acrylic. Pick an acrylic material above to enable it.
Soften the corners of your piece
Rounded or 45° bevel edge finish
A rounded edge can be at most half the sheet thickness.
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