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Description
This premium opaque blue acrylic extruded tube combines high rigidity with a smooth, glossy finish, making it an excellent choice for precision engineering and visual display applications. Manufactured to tight tolerances, it provides reliable performance where strength, appearance and dimensional stability are critical.
Ideal for point-of-sale displays, architectural features and lighting projects, the tube’s opaque blue colour offers strong visual impact while effectively diffusing and masking internal components. Available in a range of outside diameters and supplied in a standard 1830 mm length, it is easy to cut, machine and fabricate to suit your specific requirements.
Product Features
- Opaque blue acrylic extruded tube with a high-gloss exterior surface
- Available outside diameters: 19 mm, 25 mm, 38 mm, 51 mm and 76 mm
- Consistent 3 mm wall thickness across all diameter options
- Supplied in a standard 1830 mm length for convenient handling and cutting
- High rigidity acrylic material for robust structural performance
- Excellent dimensional accuracy due to precision extrusion process
- Good machinability for cutting, drilling, bonding and fabricating custom parts
Key Features and Benefits
- High rigidity for stable structures: Acrylic tube construction provides excellent stiffness, helping to maintain shape and alignment in display frames, housings and light enclosures.
- Attractive gloss finish: Smooth, shiny outer surface delivers a professional, premium look that enhances retail, exhibition and architectural installations.
- Opaque blue colour for concealment: Effectively hides internal wiring, fittings and light sources while still allowing the exterior to present a clean, uniform appearance.
- Easy to cut and fabricate: Standard 1830 mm lengths and a manageable wall thickness of 3 mm make it simple to cut to size and integrate into custom designs using common workshop tools.
- Versatile sizing options: Multiple outside diameters from 19 mm to 76 mm allow you to select the most suitable tube size for small detail pieces through to larger structural elements.
- Durable and low maintenance: Resistant to everyday knocks and scuffs in indoor environments, requiring only occasional cleaning to maintain its gloss finish.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded acrylic (opaque blue) |
| Outside diameter options | 19 mm, 25 mm, 38 mm, 51 mm, 76 mm |
| Wall thickness | 3 mm (nominal) |
| Standard length | 1830 mm |
| Finish | High-gloss external surface |
| Typical applications | Displays, lighting shrouds, decorative trims, engineering sleeves |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This opaque blue acrylic tube is particularly suited to visual and engineering applications where both appearance and rigidity are important, and where internal components need to be concealed from view.
- Retail and exhibition display structures, supports and trims
- Lighting shrouds, covers and decorative sleeves for LED fittings
- Architectural detailing, partition accents and feature elements
- Protective housings and sleeves for cables, sensors and small components
- General engineering projects requiring rigid, visually appealing tube sections
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this opaque blue acrylic tube be used outdoors?
The tube can be used in some sheltered outdoor situations, but it is primarily intended for indoor use where it will offer the best long-term appearance and performance. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and weathering may affect colour and surface finish over time, so for demanding outdoor environments a material specified for external use is recommended.
How can I cut the tube to the length I need?
The tube can be cut using common workshop tools such as a fine-toothed saw, mitre saw with an appropriate blade, or a band saw. For best results, support the tube firmly, use slow, steady feed rates and deburr the cut edges with fine abrasive paper or a scraper after cutting.
Is it possible to bond this acrylic tube to other components?
Yes, the tube can be bonded to other acrylic parts and many compatible plastics using suitable acrylic or plastic adhesives. Ensure all bonding surfaces are clean, dry and free from grease, and always follow the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions and carry out a small test where possible.