Acrylic is a rigid, lightweight plastic with excellent clarity, weather resistance and a high-quality surface finish. It is widely used for signage, displays, fabrication, glazing and architectural applications.
Its chemical name is Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) and it is commonly referred to by trade names such as Perspex, and Plexiglas.
Acrylic is available in clear, opal, solid colours, tints and a range of specialty finishes. Clear acrylic offers excellent optical clarity and is often used as a lighter alternative to glass.
We CNC router cut, laser cut, engrave, laser etch, drill and fabricate acrylic at our Hastings workshop. We can also polish edges and produce finished acrylic components ready for installation or assembly.
If Acrylic isn’t quite right for you project, check out our Materials A-Z page to find a product that will work for you.
Clear is available in these thicknesses. Thicknesses limited for other colours
Signage – Acrylic is one of the most versatile signage materials available. It is commonly used for dimensional lettering, illuminated signs, lightboxes, reception signs, wayfinding, plaques and display panels. Opal acrylic is particularly suited to illuminated signage because it diffuses LED light to produce an even illuminated face.
Displays & Shopfitting – Clear and coloured acrylic is ideal for retail displays, product stands, shelves, covers, guards and point-of-sale components. It can be cut, engraved, polished, bent and assembled to create high-quality finished components.
Fabrication & Components – Acrylic can be CNC machined into accurate custom components including panels, covers, spacers, machine guards and prototypes. CNC routing also allows pockets, rebates, holes and detailed profiles to be incorporated into a single part.
Architectural & Decorative – With its wide range of colours, finishes and thicknesses, acrylic is well suited to decorative panels, feature signage, partitions and architectural details.
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