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Description
This premium opaque green acrylic extruded tube offers a high-rigidity solution for structural and decorative applications where strength, colour consistency and visual impact are essential. Manufactured to a precise 3 mm wall thickness, it provides excellent stability and a robust feel, making it ideal for use in eye-catching retail displays, point-of-sale units and bespoke design projects.
With its smooth, glossy finish and rich opaque green colour, this tube is a popular choice for contemporary furniture design, lighting features, interior décor elements and protective sleeves. Available in a standard 1830 mm length and a range of outside diameters, it can be easily cut, machined and fabricated to suit a wide variety of creative and engineering requirements.
Product Features
- Available outside diameters: 19 mm, 25 mm, 38 mm and 51 mm for different design and structural needs.
- Consistent 3 mm wall thickness across all diameters for predictable strength and machining performance.
- Standard length of 1830 mm, suitable for most fabrication projects and easy to cut to size.
- Opaque green colour for strong visual definition, light blocking and design contrast.
- High-gloss exterior finish for a sleek, professional appearance in visible installations.
- Extruded acrylic construction with excellent rigidity and dimensional stability.
- Good machinability – can be sawn, drilled and bonded using appropriate acrylic fabrication techniques.
Key Features and Benefits
- High rigidity provides reliable structural support in display systems, guards and furniture components.
- Opaque green finish helps conceal internal fixings, cables or contents, maintaining a clean visual line.
- Glossy surface enhances the quality look of retail, exhibition and interior design projects.
- Lightweight compared with many alternative materials, aiding easier handling and installation.
- Excellent dimensional consistency along the full 1830 mm length for accurate cutting and assembly.
- Versatile fabrication options allow tubes to be integrated into custom frames, stands and design features.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded acrylic (opaque green) |
| Outside diameter options | 19 mm, 25 mm, 38 mm, 51 mm |
| Wall thickness | 3 mm (nominal) |
| Standard length | 1830 mm |
| Finish | High-gloss, smooth outer surface |
| Form | Rigid cylindrical tube, closed wall |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This rigid opaque green acrylic tube is suited to a wide range of decorative, structural and protective applications where appearance and strength are both important.
- Retail and exhibition displays, including frames, uprights and visual merchandising features.
- Furniture design, such as table legs, supports, spacers and decorative trim elements.
- Interior architecture and fit-out details, including balustrade infills, screens and feature columns.
- Protective shrouds or sleeves to cover fixings, rods or cables in visible installations.
- Custom fabrication projects, prototypes and design models requiring coloured rigid tubing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this opaque green acrylic tube be cut to shorter lengths?
Yes, the tube can be cut to shorter lengths using appropriate tools such as a fine-toothed saw or dedicated plastic cutting equipment. For best results, support the tube fully during cutting and de-burr the edges afterwards to maintain a clean finish.
Is the tube suitable for outdoor use?
Acrylic generally offers good weathering resistance and can be used outdoors in many situations. However, prolonged exposure to harsh conditions may affect appearance over time, so it is advisable to assess the specific environment and, where necessary, provide additional protection or shielding.
Can I bond this acrylic tube to other materials?
Yes, the tube can be bonded to other acrylic components and various substrates using suitable acrylic adhesives or solvent cements. Always ensure surfaces are clean and dry, and follow the adhesive manufacturer’s guidance for preparation, clamping and curing times.