Acrylic Rods

Customize | Ship to Worldwide |diameter 2mm – 800mm

A versatile clear acrylic rod ideal for craft, decorate, and structural applications.

Description

Excelite Acrylic Rods are versatile, durable, and visually striking plastic rods made from high-quality PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), commonly known as plexiglass, lucite, or perspex.

Available in clear, colored, cast, and square profiles, acrylic rods provide excellent light transmission, smooth surface finishes, and long-lasting performance.

Clear acrylic rods offer crystal-clear transparency for modern designs, while colored acrylic rods add vibrant visual appeal for creative projects.

Cast acrylic rods are preferred for precision machining, polishing, and professional fabrication due to their superior consistency and strength.

Acrylic rods are easy to cut, drill, bond, and shape, making them popular for DIY crafts, display fixtures, signage, acrylic curtain rods, clear shower rods, lighting elements, and industrial components.

Resistant to UV exposure, moisture, and weathering, they maintain their clarity and appearance over time for both indoor and outdoor use.

Product Features & Benefits

Highly Transparent & Durable – Acrylic rods offer glass-like clarity with far more impact resistance and lightweight properties.
Wide Size Range – Available in diameters from tiny craft dowels to large structural rods.
Easy to Work With – Drillable, cuttable, and polishable using basic tools.
UV & Weather Resistant – Suitable for indoor and outdoor use without yellowing.
Customizable – Perfect for custom curtain rods (acrylic curtain rod, acrylic shower curtain rod), hobby projects, and architectural components.

Product Specifications

Material： PMMA/ Plexiglass acrylic
Available color: Clear, Tinted Grey, Silver Grey or customize
Diameter Options: 1/16″ up to 31.5″+ depending on product or customize
Lengths: Custom up to 6-8ft
Finish： Clear, colored, case, square, round
Workability: Saw, laser, router, CNC friendly

Technical Data Sheets

Properties	Test Conditions	Test Method	Unit	Typical Values
Density		SO 1183-1	g/cm3	1.2
Water absorption saturation	Water at 23°C	ISO 62		＜41mg
Tensile strength	Procedure 1mm/min	ISO 527-1,-2	MPa	76
Tensile modulus	1mm/min	ISO 527-1, -2	Mpa	3110
Flexural strength	2mm/min	ISO 178:2019	Mpa	115
IZOD impact strength (Notched)	23°C, 50% relative humidity, 3.2mm	ASTM D256-10 Method A	KJ/m	1.6
VICAT Softening Temperature	50N, 50K/h	ISO 306: 2013	°C	103
Thermal conductivity	23°C	ISO 8302	W/mK	0.19

Application

Home Décor

as acrylic curtain rods, acrylic shower curtain rod, or decorative shelving

Crafting & DIY

hobby lobby acrylic, school projects, art installations

Commercial Signage

retail displays, exhibitions, POP displays

Lighting & Architecture

LED Light Guiding Acrylic rod, structural accents

Industrial

machining parts, prototypes & custom components

FAQ

1.How to Cut Acrylic Rods?

Use a fine-toothed saw or acrylic cutting blade
Clamp securely and cut slowly for clean edges
Sand or polish with fine grit for smooth finish

2. What are acrylic rods used for?

Acrylic rods are used for crafts, displays, signage, architectural accents, hobby models, and custom fixtures due to their clarity, strength, and machinability.

3. Can acrylic rods be used in creative builds or diy up-cycling?

Yes. Acrylic rods are great for creative builds and DIY up‑cycling because they’re clear, strong, and easy to work with. Here are a few ways people commonly use them:

Lighting projects

Light guides for LEDs (edge‑lit signs, glowing accents)
Lamp stems, neon‑style light art, under‑shelf lighting diffusers

Furniture & home decor

Legs or supports for small tables and shelves
Curtain rods, towel bars, closet rods
Minimalist plant stands, photo or artwork stands

Crafts & displays

Jewelry displays (bracelet/necklace stands)
Retail product stands and risers
Sign holders, nameplate stands

Up‑cycling uses

Replace metal/wood rods in old lamps, racks, or stands with clear acrylic
Turn old bases (wood, stone, metal) into modern decor by adding acrylic rods as supports
Combine with reclaimed wood or bottles for mixed‑material art pieces

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