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Description
This premium acrylic extruded opaque blue rod is a high-quality engineering plastic profile designed for structural, decorative and functional components. Manufactured from rigid acrylic, it offers excellent dimensional stability, a smooth extruded form and a striking opaque blue colour with a high-gloss finish.
Supplied in a standard 1830 mm length and a choice of popular diameters, this versatile rod is ideal for machining, fabrication, prototyping and display work. It is commonly used in engineering workshops, sign-making, point-of-sale displays, model-making and general industrial applications where a robust, visually appealing plastic rod is required.
Product Features
- Available diameters: 5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm and 19 mm for a wide range of design and machining requirements.
- Standard length of 1830 mm, suitable for most fabrication and cutting needs.
- Opaque blue colour for consistent appearance, light-blocking properties and enhanced aesthetics.
- High-gloss surface finish for professional-looking components and decorative items.
- Extruded acrylic construction offering uniform cross-section and reliable machining performance.
- High rigidity and hardness, providing good resistance to bending and surface marking under normal service conditions.
- Good weathering and ageing resistance typical of acrylic materials for long-term indoor and certain outdoor uses.
Key Features and Benefits
- High rigidity for stable components: The stiff acrylic material helps parts maintain their shape under load, improving dimensional accuracy in engineered assemblies.
- Gloss finish for attractive presentation: The smooth, shiny surface gives a high-quality appearance, reducing the need for extensive finishing or polishing in many applications.
- Easy to machine and fabricate: Suitable for cutting, turning, drilling and milling with standard equipment, enabling precise custom components and prototypes.
- Consistent opaque blue colour: Provides strong visual impact, easy identification of parts and effective screening where light transmission is not desired.
- Good chemical and weather resistance: Acrylic’s inherent durability supports longer service life in demanding display, decorative and light-duty industrial environments.
- Versatile engineering plastic: Works well in both functional and decorative roles, reducing the need to stock multiple different materials for similar tasks.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded acrylic (PMMA) rod |
| Colour | Opaque blue |
| Available diameters | 5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm |
| Standard length | 1830 mm (approx. 1.83 m) |
| Finish | Smooth, high-gloss cylindrical surface |
| Form | Straight extruded plastic rod for machining and fabrication |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This opaque blue acrylic rod is suitable for a wide range of engineering, display and craft applications where a rigid, attractive plastic profile is required.
- Machined engineering components, spacers, bushes and location pins.
- Point-of-sale displays, signage details and visual merchandising features.
- Model-making, prototyping and educational projects in workshops and studios.
- Decorative trims, rods and architectural detail elements for interiors.
- Handles, knobs and control components where colour-coding and aesthetics matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this acrylic rod be cut to shorter lengths?
Yes, the rod can be cut down from the 1830 mm standard length using suitable tools such as a fine-tooth saw or workshop cutting equipment. For best results, support the rod during cutting and de-burr the ends after trimming.
Is the opaque blue rod suitable for outdoor use?
Acrylic generally offers good resistance to weathering and UV, so this rod can be used outdoors in many applications. However, performance will depend on the specific environment and loading, so it is recommended to test in critical applications and avoid prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals.
Can I machine threads or detailed features into the rod?
Yes, the rigid extruded acrylic can be machined to create threads, holes and other detailed features using appropriate cutting speeds, sharp tools and adequate cooling. Care should be taken to avoid excessive heat build-up, which can cause melting or stress in the material.