Plastic rod and tubes are available in a number of variants from cast acrylic rod with a highly polished surface to extruded acrylic tubes.
With a wide range of diameters, these products add another dimension to applications from point of purchase to street furniture.
Benefits of Acrylic Rod & Tube
Clarity
Acrylic rods and tubing exhibit glass-like qualities with regards to transparency and clarity. This makes them ideal for display purposes as they deliver great aesthetics.
High rigidity
The strength and rigidity of acrylic rods and tubes make them ideal for a wide range of applications.
The difference between cast acrylic rod and extruded acrylic tube
Perspex Distribution offer a range of acrylic rod's manufactured from cast acrylic, and acrylic tubes made from extruded acrylic.
Cast acrylic rods
Acrylic acrylic rods start off a squares before being turned to produce the required diameter. The round rods are then highly polished to be supplied in a brilliant clear finish.
Extruded acrylic tubes
Produced by the centrifugation of methyl methacrylate monomer in round moulds which are finished by polishing the external surface of each tube. Acrylic tubes are available in various diameters with wall thicknesses between 2mm - 5mm.
Why Choose Perspex Distribution Ltd?
Perspex Distribution Ltd offer acrylic rod and acrylic tube in a variety of different diameters, we can also cut the acrylic tube or rod to size.
We’re a leading wholesaler and distributor of acrylic rod and tube, as well as other materials.
Get in touch to find out more.