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Description
This premium extruded frosted acrylic tube in green offers a stylish, modern solution for a wide range of engineering, display and lighting projects. Manufactured from high-quality acrylic with a consistent frosted finish, it combines excellent optical diffusion with an attractive green tint to enhance the visual impact of your designs.
Lightweight yet durable and impact-resistant, this tube is ideal wherever you need a strong, stable and visually appealing cylindrical component. Commonly used in point-of-sale displays, illuminated signs, architectural features and custom lighting, it delivers reliable performance while remaining easy to cut, machine and fabricate.
Product Features
- Outside diameter of 51 mm, suitable for medium-sized display and lighting structures.
- Robust 3 mm wall thickness for improved strength and impact resistance.
- Supplied in a standard 1830 mm length for convenient handling and fabrication.
- Frosted green finish for attractive light diffusion and reduced glare.
- Extruded acrylic construction for consistent dimensions and smooth surfaces.
- Lightweight material compared with glass, aiding easier installation and handling.
- Excellent clarity and diffusion characteristics for backlit and edge-lit applications.
Key Features and Benefits
- Provides high impact resistance compared with glass tubes, reducing breakage risk during installation and use.
- Frosted surface helps diffuse light evenly, minimising hotspots and creating a soft, uniform glow.
- Green tint adds a decorative, eye-catching effect for branding, feature lighting and point-of-sale elements.
- Easy to cut, drill and machine with standard tools, supporting straightforward custom fabrication.
- Lightweight design reduces load on supporting structures and simplifies transport and handling.
- Good weathering and UV stability make it suitable for many indoor and sheltered outdoor applications.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded frosted acrylic (PMMA) |
| Colour / Finish | Green, frosted (diffused) surface |
| Outside Diameter | 51 mm |
| Wall Thickness | 3 mm |
| Standard Length | 1830 mm |
| Typical Service Temperature | Approx. -20°C to +70°C (application dependent) |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This frosted green acrylic tube is well suited to creative visual projects, lighting features and general engineering applications where a decorative yet robust tube is required.
- Illuminated display columns, light tubes and feature lighting in retail or hospitality environments.
- Architectural accents, balustrade infills and decorative structural elements.
- Signage components, brand feature pieces and point-of-sale merchandising units.
- Protective shrouds or covers for LED strips and other lighting sources.
- General fabrication projects requiring a lightweight, impact-resistant cylindrical section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this frosted acrylic tube be cut to shorter lengths?
Yes, the tube can be cut to size using appropriate tools such as a fine-toothed saw or circular saw suitable for plastics. For best results, support the tube securely while cutting and de-burr the edges afterwards.
Is the frosted finish on the tube surface or throughout the material?
The tube is manufactured with a frosted effect through the material, providing consistent light diffusion across the wall thickness and helping to maintain the appearance even if the surface is lightly machined or trimmed.
Is this acrylic tube suitable for outdoor use?
Acrylic offers good weathering and UV resistance and can be used outdoors, particularly in sheltered locations. However, long-term performance will depend on exposure conditions, so for harsh environments or structural applications, additional design considerations or protective measures may be required.