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    Performance

    Performance

    Clear Machinable Cast Acrylic Rods

    Widely used to make sight windows and light fixture lenses, these cast acrylic rods and discs maintain clarity over time. The material is scratch resistant and stands up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate. It maintains clarity over time and won't weaken from exposure to UV, though the pigment in colored acrylic will fade over time when exposed to direct sunlight. Comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® acrylic, cast acrylic is easier to machine than extruded acrylic.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Machinable Cast Acrylic Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K6200000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K320000
    5/8"-0.010" to 0.010"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K510000
    3/4"-0.010" to 0.010"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K3300000
    3/4"-0.010" to 0.050"0 to 18010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		—
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    Clear Fluorescent Amber
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Blue
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Green
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Red
    		84925K2100000
    7/8"-0.010" to 0.010"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K5200000
    1"-0.010" to 0.010"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K3400000
    1"-0.010" to 0.050"0 to 18010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		—
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    Clear Fluorescent Amber
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Blue
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Green
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Red
    		84925K3100000
    1 1/4"-0.015" to 0.015"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K5300000
    1 1/2"-0.015" to 0.015"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K3600000
    1 1/2"-0.010" to 0.050"0 to 18010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		—
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    4
    Clear Fluorescent Amber
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Blue
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Green
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Red
    		84925K4100000
    1 3/4"-0.015" to 0.015"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K5400000
    2"-0.015" to 0.015"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K3800000
    2"-0.010" to 0.050"0 to 18010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		—
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    Clear Fluorescent Amber
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Blue
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Green
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Red
    		84925K5100000
    2 1/2"-0.030" to 0.030"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K4100000
    2 1/2"-0.010" to 0.050"0 to 18010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		—
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    Clear Fluorescent Amber
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Blue
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Green
    ,
    Clear Fluorescent Red
    		84925K61000000
    3"-0.030" to 0.030"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K43000000
    3 1/2"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K45000000
    4"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K47000000
    4 1/2"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K55000000
    5"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K49000000
    5 1/2"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K56000000
    6"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 15010,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
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    		Clear8528K57000000
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Machinable Cast Acrylic Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1/8" Long
    1"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T7100000
    2"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T130000
    3"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T150000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T170000
    5"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T7500000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T1900000
     
    1/4" Long
    1"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T810000
    2"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T230000
    3"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T2500000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T2700000
    5"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T8500000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T2900000
     
    1/2" Long
    1"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T9100000
    2"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T3300000
    3"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T3500000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T3700000
    5"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T9500000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T3900000
     
    1" Long
    1"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T6100000
    2"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T6200000
    3"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T6300000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T6400000
    5"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T6500000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"-40 to 180Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4——1221T6600000
     
    2" Long
    2"-0.015" to 0.015"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K4100000
    3"-0.030" to 0.030"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K41100000
    4"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K41200000
    6"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K413000000
     
    4" Long
    2"-0.015" to 0.015"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K4200000
    3"-0.030" to 0.030"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K42100000
    4"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K422000000
    6"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K423000000
     
    6" Long
    2"-0.015" to 0.015"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K4300000
    3"-0.030" to 0.030"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K43100000
    4"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K432000000
    6"-0.045" to 0.045"0 to 150Clear10,000 to 11,2500.3 to 0.4UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8581K433000000
     

    Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Rods

    Use these scratch- and UV-resistant acrylic rods and discs for sight windows, meter faces, and signs. They’re made of extruded acrylic, which is less expensive than cast acrylic with nearly the same performance. They’ll stand up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate and maintain clarity over time.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Clear
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K1100000
    3/16"-0.007" to 0.007"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K120000
    1/4"-0.010" to 0.010"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K130000
    5/16"-0.010" to 0.010"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K140000
    3/8"-0.010" to 0.010"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K150000
    1/2"-0.012" to 0.012"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K170000
    5/8"-0.015" to 0.015"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K1900000
    3/4"-0.025" to 0.025"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K2100000
    1"-0.030" to 0.030"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K2300000
    1 1/4"-0.035" to 0.035"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K2500000
    1 1/2"-0.040" to 0.040"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K3700000
    2"-0.050" to 0.050"6Extruded-401809,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8531K41000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Rods.
    The 1/8” and 1/4” lengths are cut from sheets for a clear, smooth face.
    1/8" Long
    1/4" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Clear
    2"-0.031" to 0.031"Extruded32 to 1609,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8581K22000008581K3300000
    3"-0.031" to 0.031"Extruded32 to 1609,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8581K2300008581K340000
    4"-0.031" to 0.031"Extruded32 to 1609,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8581K2400008581K350000
    6"-0.031" to 0.031"Extruded32 to 1609,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		8581K2600008581K3700000
    7"-0.031" to 0.031"Extruded32 to 1609,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		———08581K3800000
    8"-0.031" to 0.031"Extruded32 to 1609,195 to 11,0300.04UL 94 HB
    		———08581K3900000
     

    Mirrored Acrylic Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Mirrored Acrylic Discs.
    A lightweight alternative to mirrored glass, these mirrored acrylic discs resist scuffs and scratches. One side is coated with aluminum for a highly reflective finish.
    1/8" Long
    1/4" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Tensile Strength,
    psi
    Impact Strength,
    ft·lbf/in
    Each
    Each
    Plain Backing
    3"-0.063" to 0.063"Extruded-40 to 16010,000 to 11,0300.41516T11000001516T15000000
    6"-0.063" to 0.063"Extruded-40 to 16010,000 to 11,0300.41516T12000001516T1600000
    9"-0.063" to 0.063"Extruded-40 to 16010,000 to 11,0300.41516T13000001516T1700000
    12"-0.063" to 0.063"Extruded-40 to 16010,000 to 11,0300.41516T14000001516T1800000
     
    Adhesive Backing
    3"-0.063" to 0.063"Extruded-40 to 16010,000 to 11,0300.41516T31000001516T3500000
    6"-0.063" to 0.063"Extruded-40 to 16010,000 to 11,0300.41516T32000001516T3600000
    9"-0.063" to 0.063"Extruded-40 to 16010,000 to 11,0300.41516T33000001516T3700000
    12"-0.063" to 0.063"Extruded-40 to 16010,000 to 11,0300.41516T34000001516T3800000
     
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