All Clear Plastic Sheets

Clear Sheets of Plastic Cut to Size

If you need one clear plastic sheet or a whole truckful, you can get them custom-cut at TAP Plastics. We offer both acrylic (plexiglass) and polycarbonate plastic sheets for many residential, commercial and industrial applications. These transparent plastic sheet solutions are stronger and more weather-resistant than glass while allowing optical clarity.

Our skilled fabricators cut each clear plastic sheet with precision. The length and width are measured down to 1/16-inch or 1.5-millimeter increments for times you need an exact fit. Add polished edges, holes, radius corners and other features for an additional cost.

Types of Clear Plastic Sheets Available

TAP Plastics sells regular general purpose, thick cast acrylic, bullet-resistant acrylic, abrasion-resistant acrylic and clear polycarbonate in various forms. There is UV-filtering plexiglass that offers extra UV protection as well as acrylic made from recycled materials for an eco-friendly approach. If you need thick clear plastic sheeting, look at Chemcast Thick Cast Acrylic Sheets.

Clear plastic sheets are available with a smooth, textured or ribbed finish. Special abrasion-resistant acrylic and polycarbonate have a special coating that makes them up to 40 times more resistant to scratches and chemical corrosion. We also have green edge acrylic, frosted plastic sheets and other ways to give your project added sophistication.

Get the Clearest Plastic Fast

We make it easy to order clear plastic sheets. Select a product and use the Cut-to-Size Calculator to enter the thickness, width, length and quantity. Click on “Available Options” to see added services such as sanded edges and drilled holes. We instantly quote the pricing so there are no surprises.

Online clear plastic orders typically take one to two business days to process.

Visit a TAP Plastics store and we can have your custom plastic sheet order ready in five minutes or less. Learn more about our clear plastic solutions below or contact us at info@tapplastics.com to speak with an expert.

Uses of Clear Plastic Sheets

Common uses include skylights, window glazing in boats, aircraft, commercial and residential buildings, barriers, security, and furniture. Clear plastic sheets have many characteristics and features that are well-suited to applications across a wide range of industries, including construction, glazing, retail, machining, plastic fabrication, recreation, signage, and much more.. Because acrylic clear plastic sheets are even clearer than glass, they are often used for windows, fish tanks, and enclosures around exhibits. 

Clear plastic sheeting can be made of polycarbonate or acrylic (PMMA). Read on to learn more about the properties of each and when they are the right choice.

Advantages of Acrylic Clear Plastic Panels

Also known as plexiglass, acrylic is a great material for DIY and commercial applications. Acrylic clear plastic panels offer the following benefits:

• Optical Clarity: Acrylic has excellent light transmission and will not turn yellow after prolonged sun exposure.
• Weather Resistance: Despite heat, cold, sunlight, and humidity acrylic maintains its original appearance and color.
• Safety: Acrylic is shatter-resistant, increased earthquake safety, and burglar-resistant. Increase safety with windows glazed of acrylic.
• Lightweight: Even with its strength and durability, acrylic is only half the weight of glass.
• UV Light Resistance: Clear acrylic sheets resist ultraviolet light degradation. Each sheet has a 10-year limited warranty against yellowing and loss of light transmission.
• Chemical Resistance: Acrylic sheets resist many chemicals, including ammonia, dilute acids, and aliphatic hydrocarbons.

Need Protection? Use Bullet Resistant Chemcast

Bullet Resistant Chemcast acrylic sheet provides a bullet-resistant barrier with an unobstructed view. It is UL Listed (UL 752) as a Bullet Resistant Glazing Material, Level 1.

ACRYLITE AR

If you desire abrasion and chemical resistance on one or both sides, ACRYLITE AR sheets may be just what you need in areas where frequent handling, heavy traffic, and regular cleaning are commonplace. These highly resistant acrylic panels have been used for store fixtures, furniture, menu boards, picture framing, instrumentation displays, sports arena glazing, museum vitrines, architectural glazing, machine guards, touch screens, and more.

When to use polycarbonate plastic sheets

Polycarbonae is a better choice for highly demanding applications such as heavy-duty commercial and industrial installations. Amoung other benefits of polycarbonate, it offers the following to users:

• Polycarbonate can be thermoformed and is virtually unbreakable.
• It has high clarity and light transmission
• A UV protective layer stops yellowing and keeps polycarbonate clear for years to come.
• Like acrylic, it is half the weight of glass.
• Polycarbonate is easy to machine, handle, and install.
• High impact resistance up to 200 times the impact resistance of glass.

In terms of impact strength, you can’t go wrong with choosing a polycarbonate sheet. This general-purpose thermoplastic is approximately 200 times stronger than glass. Plus, polycarbonate sheets have a higher relative impact strength than acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC),and acrylic, . You can rely on this rugged plastic to defend against burglaries or vandalism and reduce the risk of injury related to broken glass.

Acrylic and polycarbonate are both excellent clear plastic sheet solutions and one is not better than the other. It’s about the job you are trying to execute and which is more applicable to your needs.

Other Uses of Transparent Plastic Sheets

Common uses of clear plastic sheeting include lenses, fashion accessories, display products, security barriers, medical devices, LCD screens, and furniture. Clear plastic sheets have many characteristics and features that are well-suited to applications across a wide range of industries, including construction, glazing, retail, machining, plastic fabrication, recreation, signage, and much more. Because acrylic clear plastic sheets are even clearer than glass, they are often used for windows, fish tanks, and enclosures around exhibits.

Clear Plastic Sheet FAQ

Q1: Which clear plastic sheeting is the clearest?

A1: Acrylic is the clearest of all clear plastic sheets.

Q2: Which clear plastic panel is the strongest?

A2: Polycarbonate is the strongest of all clear plastic sheets. Both polycarbonate and acrylic types of clear plastic sheets are very strong compared to glass. Even though it can be produced much thicker, acrylic is not as strong as polycarbonate.

Q3: How do I know if cut-to-size plastic sheets are suitable for my project?

A3: Cut-to-size clear plastic sheets are versatile and find application in various projects. They are commonly used for windows, protective barriers, skylights, signs, displays, glazing, sound dampening and temperature reduction. If you're uncertain about their suitability for your project, our expert team is here to assist you.

Q4: What types of clear plastic materials are available for cut-to-size sheets?

A4: We offer a range of high-quality clear plastic materials for cut-to-size sheets, each with unique properties. These include acrylic, polycarbonate, and more. Acrylic is known for its exceptional clarity, while polycarbonate offers high impact resistance.