High Impact Acrylic

High Impact Acrylic uses a modified resin and processing that gives it 6 to 10 times the impact resistance of standard cast acrylic, with almost no loss in clarity, UV stability or edge finish. The material behaves the same way under all standard acrylic fabrication: laser cuts, CNC routes, bonds with Tensol and polishes to a flame-cut edge.

When you need long-term UV resistance and a clean polished edge in addition to impact resistance. Polycarbonate beats High Impact Acrylic on raw impact strength but yellows under long-term UV and scratches easily. For outdoor signage, marine windows and public-area screens that need to look new for years, High Impact Acrylic is usually the better balance.

Yes. High Impact Acrylic responds to standard acrylic solvent cements (Tensol 12, Acrifix 192 and others) and produces clear structural joints the same as standard cast acrylic. This is a key advantage over polycarbonate, which cannot be solvent-cemented.

Yes. The material laser cuts cleanly to a flame-polished edge on a CO2 laser, the same as standard cast acrylic. The cut quality is high enough that no secondary edge finishing is required for most signage and display work.

Excellent. The material carries the same UV stability as standard cast acrylic, which is the gold standard for outdoor signage. It will not yellow under long-term sun and is suitable for permanent outdoor installations.

Under extreme impact (a bullet, a sustained sledgehammer hit) any acrylic can fail, including High Impact grades. For applications that need to stop projectiles or sustained attack (ballistic glazing, riot shields), polycarbonate is the right choice. For everyday vandalism, trolley impact and storm debris, High Impact Acrylic holds up.

Most outdoor signage in High Impact Acrylic uses 5mm to 8mm depending on panel size and how it is mounted. Large unsupported panels (over 1m unsupported span) step up to 10mm or 12mm. Send us the application and we will recommend the right thickness.