Acrylic sheet

Acrylic or Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Well-known for its use in optical devices and products, acrylic is a transparent thermoplastic used as a lightweight, shatter-resistant alternative to glass. Acrylic is typically used in sheet form create products such as acrylic mirrors and acrylic plexiglass.Acrylic rod maintains the workability of acrylic sheet in a round form. HONY acrylic rods can be used in any number of ways. The rods are durable, will not bend easily, will not shrink, and will not weaken. In addition, they are lightweight and enduring, and are naturally UV resistant. Additionally, various types of exposure will not compromise the quality.

Clear acrylic rod (Extruded)

Clear acrylic rod offers excellent light transmission and brilliance. It is characterised by almost flawless optical clarity and smooth surface finish. Acrylic rod is suitable for architectural interior and exterior lighting applications, decorative features, brand merchandising, store fixtures and displays. Clear acrylic rod comes in standard lengths of 2000mm and you can purchase full lengths. It can also be cut to size for you.

Outstanding weather resistance

Easy to machine and fabricate

Light weight (half the weight of glass)

100% Recyclable

Typical applications:

Signage

Models

Displays

Crafts and DIY

Interior design

Event and food design

Staircase banister

Lighting design

Cast vs. Extruded Acrylic Rod

This information will help you decide whether Cast or Extruded acrylic rod is the right choice for your application.

Plastics using the casting process will have less built in stress, so the molecular weight will be higher and will machine better. Most acrylic sheets in Australia are made by the casting because of this reason.

Cast manufactured parts handle pressure better and are more resistant to heat and certain chemicals. If you are doing any drilling or tapping you will find that cast is slightly better. But extruded rod will handle the task almost as well.

Extruded acrylic rod is cheaper than cast acrylic rod because of the additional labour.

Cast material is when the polymer is poured into a mould. Extruded is when the polymer is pushed through a die in a machine. These results in extremely light extrusion lines in the clear material, this is the most obvious difference between the two types. But barely noticeable for most applications.

Cast acrylic rod is the polished after it is removed from the mould. This is a labour intensive process and this adds to the cost. Optical clarity is excellent in cast acrylic rod and is considered very good in extruded rod.

Acrylic rod is available in a range of sizes and diameters in both clear and coloured finishes. Round and square plastic rods are lightweight with high impact strength and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Order HONY® rods cut to size.

FAQ

What Are Acrylic Rods?

Acrylic rods are solid cylindrical pieces of acrylic. They are lightweight, durable and naturally UV resistant. Acrylic rods are very good at keeping their own shape, as they will not bend or shrink easily.

What Are Acrylic Rods Used For?

Acrylic rods have many applications, however they are most commonly used for sign holders, crystal chandeliers, officer interior objects, skylights, glazing applications, model making and more.

Is Acrylic Rod Flexible?

Acrylic rods have a degree of flexibility to them, allowing them to be shatter resistant. However, they will not bend freely.

How Do you Cut Acrylic Rods?

Acrylic rods can be cut in a similar fashion to acrylic tubing. Because acrylic rods are circular in nature you may want to opt for a saw. For a detailed look into cutting acrylic rods.

What Are Acrylic Rods?

Acrylic rods are acrylic solid cylinders. They are durable, lightweight, cost-effective, and easily manipulated. HONY Plastics offers cut-size, extruded, and cast acrylic rods.

What are Extruded Acrylic Rods?

Extruded acrylic rods are more impact resistant than and half the weight of glass rods, making it a strong, economical replacement option for glass. With greater flexibility and shatter resistance compared to glass, acrylic tubes are a better choice where safety is a concern. Extrusion manufacturing results in tighter thickness tolerances as well as ease of forming and shaping. Some popular uses include POP displays, light fixtures, podiums, display stands and home decor. HONY Plastics offers a wide selection of acrylic extruded clear rods in many length, diameter and color options.

What are Cast Acrylic Rods?

Like its extruded counterpart, cast acrylic rods are lightweight and available in a variety of colors and thicknesses. Cast acrylic rods offer greater thermal stability, greater optical clarity, better chemical resistance and superior machining characteristics than extruded acrylic rods. Cast acrylic is a popular choice for aquarium, engraving and laser applications due to these characteristics. HONY Plastics offers a wide selection of acrylic cast clear rods in many length, diameter and color options.

How Do You Care For and Clear Acrylic Rods?

When using these UV enhanced materials, take care to preserve their longevity by treating them with care. Ammonia, window cleaners, and other harsh cleaners can cause damage and may result in crazing. Acrylic rods are made up of a robust material requiring minimal maintenance. Should any adhesive or sticky substance come in contact with the surface, use HONY products intended specifically for acrylic care and cleaning.