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Description
This premium extruded frosted acrylic tube in red 2423 combines striking aesthetics with practical performance for a wide range of engineering, display and interior design projects. The frosted finish diffuses light for a soft, even glow, while the rich red colour adds a strong visual accent wherever it is used.
Manufactured from high-quality extruded acrylic, this tube offers excellent clarity, impact resistance and weatherability in a lightweight format that is easy to machine and fabricate. Supplied in a single, versatile size, it is ideal for illuminated features, protective covers, point-of-sale displays and architectural detailing in commercial, retail and residential environments.
Product Features
- Frosted red 2423 acrylic tube for attractive light diffusion and bold colour effects.
- Outside diameter: 51 mm, suitable for medium-scale display and engineering applications.
- Wall thickness: 3 mm, providing a good balance of strength, rigidity and low weight.
- Standard length: 1830 mm, allowing generous run lengths or multiple pieces from one tube.
- Extruded acrylic construction for consistent dimensions and smooth surface quality.
- Lightweight alternative to glass, easier to handle, cut and install on site.
- Good resistance to weathering and UV exposure for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.
Key Features and Benefits
- Enhanced visual impact: frosted red finish delivers a distinctive appearance for display, signage and interior fit-out projects.
- Safe and easy handling: significantly lighter and less fragile than glass, reducing risk of breakage during fabrication and installation.
- Versatile fabrication: can be cut, drilled, bonded and machined with standard plastic-working tools for custom designs.
- Durable performance: good impact and weather resistance help maintain appearance and function over time.
- Consistent sizing: extruded profile provides reliable outside diameter and wall thickness for repeatable fitting and assembly.
- Cost-effective: long 1830 mm lengths allow multiple components to be produced from a single tube, minimising waste.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate, PMMA) |
| Colour / Finish | Red 2423, frosted (translucent) surface |
| Outside Diameter | 51 mm |
| Wall Thickness | 3 mm |
| Standard Length | 1830 mm |
| Typical Service Environment | Indoor and sheltered outdoor applications |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This frosted red acrylic tube is suitable for a wide variety of decorative, protective and functional uses across retail, commercial and residential projects.
- Illuminated display features, point-of-sale stands and product showcases.
- Architectural and interior design elements, including partitions and feature lighting.
- Protective covers, guards and sleeves where visibility and impact resistance are required.
- Signage components, wayfinding accents and decorative trims.
- Creative and craft projects, including custom lighting, props and exhibition builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this frosted red acrylic tube be used outdoors?
The tube offers good weather and UV resistance and can be used in many outdoor or semi-outdoor settings, particularly where it is sheltered from direct impact and prolonged harsh conditions. For fully exposed external installations, care should be taken with mounting and protection to maximise service life.
How can I cut and machine the acrylic tube to size?
The tube can be cut with fine-toothed saws suitable for plastics, such as a mitre saw or band saw, using appropriate blades and support. Drilling, routing and edge finishing can also be carried out with standard plastic-working tools, following best practice to avoid overheating and cracking.
Is the frosted finish integral to the tube or applied as a coating?
The frosted effect is achieved through the manufacturing process and is integral to the acrylic, not a surface coating. This means the diffused appearance is retained even if the tube is cut to length or lightly machined, although heavy sanding or polishing may alter the surface texture.