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Description
This premium opaque yellow acrylic extruded tube is designed for high-impact visual displays and specialist lighting features where a strong, solid colour is required. Manufactured from high-quality acrylic with a consistent 3 mm wall, it offers excellent clarity of form, dimensional accuracy and a smooth, high-gloss exterior for a professional finish.
Ideal for point-of-sale units, illuminated signage housings, architectural accents and design prototypes, this tube is easy to bond, machine and fabricate. Available in a choice of popular outside diameters and supplied in a standard 1830 mm length, it provides a versatile solution for both functional and decorative applications.
Product Features
- Opaque yellow acrylic extruded tube with a bright, solid colour and high-gloss finish.
- Available outside diameters: 19 mm, 25 mm, 38 mm and 51 mm for a range of design requirements.
- Uniform 3 mm wall thickness for reliable strength and consistent performance.
- Standard 1830 mm length, suitable for cutting down to custom sizes during fabrication.
- Excellent bondability with suitable acrylic adhesives and cements for secure assemblies.
- Easily machinable and fabricatable – can be cut, drilled, routed and polished with appropriate tools.
- Good rigidity and impact resistance for use in display, lighting and protective sleeve applications.
Key Features and Benefits
- Striking visual impact: The vivid opaque yellow colour and glossy surface create stand-out displays and decorative features.
- Consistent fabrication results: Extruded manufacture with a uniform 3 mm wall thickness helps ensure predictable cutting, bonding and assembly.
- Design flexibility: A choice of four outside diameters allows you to match tube size to your specific lighting, display or structural requirement.
- Durable and hard-wearing: Acrylic offers good rigidity and surface hardness, helping the tube maintain its appearance in demanding environments.
- Easy to process on site: Can be worked with standard plastic-working tools, reducing the need for specialist equipment.
- Clean, professional finish: The high-gloss exterior polishes well and is suitable for visible and customer-facing installations.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded acrylic (opaque yellow) |
| Outside diameter options | 19 mm, 25 mm, 38 mm, 51 mm |
| Wall thickness | 3 mm (nominal) |
| Standard length | 1830 mm |
| Finish | High-gloss exterior, smooth internal bore |
| Processing | Suitable for cutting, drilling, bonding and fabrication with appropriate tools and adhesives |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This opaque yellow acrylic tube is suited to a wide variety of decorative, protective and structural uses in commercial, retail and industrial settings.
- Point-of-sale displays, product stands and retail merchandising fixtures.
- Illuminated features, light shrouds and housings where a solid colour is required.
- Architectural details, trims and interior design installations.
- Protective sleeves, guards and covers for non-load-bearing applications.
- Prototypes, model making and general fabrication projects using acrylic tube.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this opaque yellow acrylic tube be cut to shorter lengths?
Yes, the tube can be cut down from the standard 1830 mm length using suitable tools, such as a fine-toothed saw or specialised plastic-cutting equipment. Care should be taken to support the tube during cutting and to deburr the edges afterwards.
Is this acrylic tube suitable for outdoor use?
Acrylic generally offers good weather resistance and can be used outdoors; however, long-term exposure to UV and environmental factors may affect colour and surface appearance over time. For critical outdoor applications, additional protection or periodic inspection is recommended.
How should I bond this acrylic tube to other components?
This tube can be bonded using acrylic-compatible adhesives or solvent cements designed for rigid plastics. Surfaces should be clean, dry and free from grease before bonding, and joints should be supported until the adhesive has fully cured according to the manufacturer’s instructions.