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