Frequently Asked Questions

Most likely yes. We hold an enormous library of custom plastic electrical cover (LV cover) specs from decades of trade work. Send us the brand and model and we'll confirm.

Yes — we dispatch nationwide. Local Melbourne pickup is also welcome at our Kilsyth workshop, a few minutes from our former Bayswater premises.

Acrylic, polycarbonate, HDPE, nylon, acetal, ABS, PVC, foam PVC, timber and more.

Standard plastic electrical covers typically dispatch within a few business days. Larger cutting and fabrication jobs depend on scope — we'll confirm at quote stage.

Acrylic rigid sheets (also known as Plexiglas, Perspex, or Lucite) are super versatile, and you can use them in a bunch of different settings: Electrical Switchboard covers, Table Tops, Shelves, Cut out Shapes, Signs, Photo Frames, Partitions or Window glass replacements.

Cast acrylic especially is made to be UV-resistant, meaning it won't yellow or degrade under sunlight over time. Acrylic is non-porous and doesn't absorb moisture, so it won't warp, rot, or mold. It can handle most outdoor temperature swings (-30°C to ~80°C / -22°F to ~176°F) without cracking or becoming brittle.

Polycarbonate (PC) is a high-performance thermoplastic known for being extremely tough and impact-resistant. It's often used in places where strength, durability, or safety is critical. Brand names include Lexan, Makrolon and Tuffak. There's no clear winner between Acrylic and Polycarbonate — acrylic is cheaper, clearer (much like glass), more scratch resistant and UV inhibited, while polycarbonate is extremely durable, great for glazing, weatherable with very high impact resistance and can be fabricated without breakage.

There are many hard wearing plastics such as ABS, HDPE, UHMWPE and NYLON. Depending on the application and the environment, different plastics perform significantly better than others — give us a call and we'll point you to the right one.

Feel free to give us a call during our opening hours from 7am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Or send us an email at your convenience with a message of your requirements and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Yes — Profile Plastics operated from Bayswater for many years before moving to our larger workshop at 121 Canterbury Road, Kilsyth VIC 3137. We still supply and service Bayswater, Boronia, Knox and the surrounding suburbs.