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Description
This premium extruded translucent green acrylic rod offers a high-gloss finish and excellent rigidity, making it an attractive and durable choice for both functional components and eye-catching visual features. Its vivid green tint and smooth surface deliver a modern, professional appearance that enhances any project where aesthetics matter.
Ideal for display fabrication, furniture detailing, point-of-sale units and decorative architectural elements, this acrylic rod is designed for easy cutting, machining and bonding. Supplied in a standard length of 1830 mm and a wide choice of diameters and pack sizes, it provides a versatile solution for designers, makers and engineers working with engineering plastics.
Product Features
- Available diameters: 5 mm (pack of 8), 6 mm (pack of 6), 9 mm (pack of 3), 13 mm (pack of 2), plus individual larger diameters of 19 mm, 25 mm and 38 mm.
- Standard length of 1830 mm across all diameter options for consistent project planning and cutting layouts.
- Manufactured from high-quality extruded acrylic for excellent dimensional stability and consistent cross-section.
- Translucent green tint that allows light transmission while providing a distinctive coloured effect.
- High-gloss surface finish straight from extrusion, reducing the need for post-polishing in many applications.
- High rigidity and stiffness suitable for structural details in displays, fixtures and furniture accents.
- Good compatibility with common acrylic bonding methods, including solvent cements and suitable adhesives.
Key Features and Benefits
- Striking visual impact: The translucent green colour and glossy surface add depth and vibrancy to illuminated displays, retail fixtures and decorative trims.
- Strong and rigid: Acrylic’s inherent stiffness provides reliable support for rods used as spacers, supports, rails or structural features in assemblies.
- Easy to fabricate: Can be cut, drilled, profiled and machined with standard plastic-working tools, helping to streamline workshop processes.
- Simple bonding and assembly: Compatible with commonly used acrylic solvents and adhesives for secure, clean joints to sheets, blocks and other rods.
- Lightweight alternative to glass: Offers a similar clarity of form and decorative appeal with significantly lower weight and improved impact resistance.
- Versatile sizing options: Multiple diameters and convenient pack quantities make it easy to select the most economical option for prototypes, short runs or batch production.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded acrylic (PMMA) |
| Colour / Appearance | Translucent green, high-gloss finish |
| Available diameters | 5 mm, 6 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm, 19 mm, 25 mm, 38 mm |
| Pack quantities | 5 mm: pack of 8; 6 mm: pack of 6; 9 mm: pack of 3; 13 mm: pack of 2; 19, 25, 38 mm: supplied individually (unless otherwise specified) |
| Standard length | 1830 mm (all diameters) |
| Typical service temperature | Up to approximately 70–80°C (continuous use, dependent on load and environment) |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This translucent green acrylic rod is suited to a wide variety of visual merchandising, design and light-duty engineering tasks where both appearance and rigidity are important.
- Point-of-sale and retail displays, including product supports, spacers and decorative stands.
- Furniture design details such as rails, trims, handles and accent components.
- Architectural and interior features, including balusters, partition details and lighting elements.
- Signage, exhibition and museum displays requiring coloured structural or decorative rods.
- Model making, prototyping and custom fabrication in workshops and design studios.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cut the acrylic rod to shorter lengths myself?
Yes, the rod can be cut to size using standard tools suitable for plastics, such as a fine-toothed saw or mitre saw with an appropriate blade. Support the rod securely, cut slowly to avoid chipping, and de-burr the cut ends afterwards for a clean finish.
Is this acrylic rod suitable for outdoor use?
Acrylic offers good weather resistance and can be used outdoors; however, long-term exposure to UV and weathering may cause some surface changes over time. For critical exterior applications, ensure the design allows for inspection and replacement if required and follow good installation practice.
What adhesives should I use to bond this rod to other components?
For bonding to other acrylic parts, a dedicated acrylic solvent cement or polymerising adhesive is recommended, as these create strong, clear joints. When bonding to different materials, choose an adhesive specified as compatible with both acrylic and the other substrate, and always test on an offcut before full production.