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Description
This premium acrylic extruded copper rod is a high-performance engineering plastic profile designed for demanding applications where high rigidity, impact resistance, and aesthetic appeal are all essential. Manufactured from quality acrylic with a distinctive copper-coloured finish, it offers a high-gloss surface and excellent dimensional stability, making it suitable for precision machining and forming.
Supplied in a range of popular diameters and a convenient 1830 mm standard length, this rod is ideal for use in engineering prototypes, decorative components, display structures, and architectural detailing. Its attractive metallic appearance, combined with the practical benefits of acrylic, makes it a versatile choice for both functional and visual applications.
Product Features
- Available diameters: 6 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm, and 25 mm to suit a wide variety of design and machining requirements.
- Standard length of 1830 mm per rod, providing ample material for cutting, turning, and fabrication.
- Manufactured from rigid extruded acrylic for enhanced strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability.
- High-gloss copper-coloured finish for a premium, metallic aesthetic without the weight or corrosion of metal.
- Good optical clarity in the base acrylic, ensuring consistent colour and surface appearance along the length.
- Excellent machinability with standard workshop tools, suitable for cutting, drilling, turning, and polishing.
- Good weathering and UV resistance compared with many other plastics, ideal for long-term interior use and selected protected exterior applications.
Key Features and Benefits
- High rigidity for stable components: The extruded acrylic construction provides superior stiffness, helping machined parts retain their shape under load.
- Attractive copper effect without metal drawbacks: Achieves a metallic copper look while remaining lightweight, non-corroding, and easier to machine than metal bar.
- Consistent dimensional accuracy: Tight manufacturing tolerances across all diameters support reliable fitment for bushings, spacers, dowels, and decorative fixings.
- Easy to work using standard tools: Can be cut, drilled, milled, and turned using conventional equipment, reducing the need for specialist tooling.
- Long-lasting surface appearance: The high-gloss finish and good weathering performance help maintain colour and sheen over time in indoor environments.
- Versatile for both functional and decorative use: Equally suited to engineering prototypes and visually striking design elements, minimising the need to source separate materials.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate, PMMA) |
| Colour / Finish | Copper-coloured, high-gloss surface |
| Available diameters | 6 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm |
| Standard length | 1830 mm (can be cut to size during installation or machining) |
| Typical service temperature range | -20 °C to +70 °C (continuous, application dependent) |
| Manufacturing process | Precision extrusion, supplied as solid rod |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This premium acrylic extruded copper rod is suitable for a wide range of engineering, decorative, and display applications where a combination of mechanical performance and visual impact is required.
- Decorative trims, spacers, and fittings for furniture, point-of-sale displays, and retail interiors.
- Prototyping and model-making where rigid, easily machined rod material is needed.
- Architectural and interior design details, such as feature rods, rail accents, or partition embellishments.
- Custom knobs, handles, and control components for equipment and instrumentation.
- Educational, craft, and hobby projects requiring visually appealing engineering plastic stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this rod made from real copper or is it a copper-coloured plastic?
The rod is made from extruded acrylic (PMMA) with a copper-coloured appearance. It is not metal and does not contain solid copper; instead, it offers a metallic look with the lighter weight and easier machinability of plastic.
Can the acrylic copper rod be machined on standard workshop equipment?
Yes, the rod can be cut, drilled, milled, and turned using standard woodworking or light metalworking tools with appropriate sharp cutters and controlled feed rates. Care should be taken to avoid overheating, and edges can be polished for a smooth, high-gloss finish.
Is this product suitable for outdoor use?
The acrylic material offers good weathering resistance and can be used in certain sheltered outdoor applications; however, long-term performance will depend on exposure conditions. For best results, it is recommended primarily for interior use or protected exterior locations where UV and impact loads are moderate.