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Acrylic Plastic

	Fabrication Fabrication	Show

Extruded

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Cast

Extruded

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Diameter Diameter

	Length Length

1/8"

1/4"

6ft.

	Shape Shape


Half Round	Hex Bar

Rectangular Tube	Rod and Disc

Round Tube

	Color Color

	Clear

	Performance Properties Performance Properties

Low Thermal Expansion

	Clarity Clarity

Clear

Opaque

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Semi-Rigid

	For Use Outdoors For Use Outdoors

Yes

	Texture Texture

	Smooth

	For Use With For Use With

	Comparable To Comparable To

Acrylite

Excelon

Optix

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Hard

	Hardness Hardness

Rockwell M89-M96

Rockwell M93-M95

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

9,195-11,030 psi

10,000-11,030 psi

	Tensile Strength Rating Tensile Strength Rating

Good

	Friction Rating Friction Rating

Slippery

Not Rated

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Light Transmission Light Transmission

85%

92%

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

80 Products

About Plastic

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. The 1/8” and 1/4” lengths are cut from sheets for a clear, smooth face.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Rods

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 9,195-11,030 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 0.040 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell M89-M96 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: UL 94 HB

		6 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		Each
1/8"	-0.005" to 0.005"	0000000	00000
3/16"	-0.007" to 0.007"	0000000	0000
1/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	0000000	0000
5/16"	-0.010" to 0.010"	0000000	0000
3/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	0000000	0000
1/2"	-0.012" to 0.012"	0000000	0000
5/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	0000000	00000
1"	-0.030" to 0.030"	0000000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.035" to 0.035"	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.040" to 0.040"	0000000	00000
2"	-0.050" to 0.050"	0000000	000000

Discs

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: 32° to 160° F
Tensile Strength: 9,195-11,030 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 0.040 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell M89-M96 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: UL 94 HB

		1/8" Lg.		1/4" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		Each		Each
2"	-0.031" to 0.031"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
3"	-0.031" to 0.031"	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
4"	-0.031" to 0.031"	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
6"	-0.031" to 0.031"	0000000	0000	0000000	00000
7"	-0.031" to 0.031"	000000	00	0000000	00000
8"	-0.031" to 0.031"	000000	00	0000000	00000

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Hexagonal Bars

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 9,195-11,030 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 0.040 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell M89-M96 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: UL 94 HB

Often used for decorative applications, these elongated acrylic hex bars have a flattened appearance. They’re made of extruded acrylic, so they are scratch and UV resistant to maintain clarity over time.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			6 ft. Lg.
Wd.	Wd. Tolerance	Ht.		Each
1"	-0.025" to 0.025"	5/8"	0000000	000000

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Tubes

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
Tensile Strength; 9,195-11,030 (Good)
Impact Strength: 0.040 ft.-lbs./in.
Hardness: Rockwell M89-M96 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: UL 94 HB

When compared to cast acrylic tubes, these extruded acrylic tubes offer nearly the same performance at a fraction of the cost. Use them for sight gauges and protective covers. This scratch- and UV-resistant material stands up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate and maintains clarity over time.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Round Tubes

1/16" Wall Thick.
OD	OD Tolerance	ID	ID Tolerance	Lg., ft.		Each
1/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	1/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	00000
5/16"	-0.010" to 0.010"	3/16"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
3/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	1/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
1/2"	-0.010" to 0.010"	3/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
5/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	1/2"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
3/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	5/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
7/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	3/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	00000
1"	-0.010" to 0.010"	7/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
1 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 1/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
1/8" Wall Thick.
1/2"	-0.010" to 0.010"	1/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
5/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	3/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
3/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	1/2"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	00000
7/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	5/8"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	00000
1"	-0.010" to 0.010"	3/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	00000
1 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
1 3/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 1/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
1 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
1 5/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 3/8"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
1 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
2 1/2"	-0.020" to 0.020"	2 1/4"	-0.020" to 0.020"	6	0000000	00000
2 3/4"	-0.020" to 0.020"	2 1/2"	-0.020" to 0.020"	6	0000000	00000
3"	-0.020" to 0.020"	2 3/4"	-0.020" to 0.020"	6	0000000	00000
3 1/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	3"	-0.025" to 0.025"	6	0000000	00000
3 1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	3 1/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	6	0000000	00000
3 3/4"	-0.025" to 0.025"	3 1/2"	-0.025" to 0.025"	6	000000	00000
4"	-0.030" to 0.030"	3 3/4"	-0.030" to 0.030"	6	0000000	00000
4 1/2"	-0.030" to 0.030"	4 1/4"	-0.030" to 0.030"	6	0000000	000000
5"	-0.040" to 0.040"	4 3/4"	-0.040" to 0.040"	6	0000000	000000
6"	-0.050" to 0.050"	5 3/4"	-0.050" to 0.050"	6	0000000	000000

Rectangular Tubes

Outside
Ht.	Ht. Tolerance	Wd.	Wd. Tolerance	Lg., ft.		Each
1/16" Wall Thick.
1/2"	-0.010" to 0.010"	1/2"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	00000
3/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	3/4"	-0.010" to 0.010"	6	0000000	0000
1"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
1/8" Wall Thick.
1 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	1 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000
2 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	2 1/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	6	0000000	00000

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Half Rounds

Color: Clear
Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
Tensile Strength: 9,195-11,030 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 0.040 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell M89-M96 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: UL 94 HB

Useful in decorative applications when you want the appearance of a rod without the bulk, these half rounds lay flat against a surface. Made of scratch- and UV-resistant extruded acrylic, they’ll maintain clarity over time.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

		6 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance		Each
3/8"	-0.01" to 0.01"	0000000	00000
1/2"	-0.015" to 0.015"	0000000	0000
3/4"	-0.015" to 0.015"	0000000	00000
1"	-0.025" to 0.025"	0000000	00000

Mirrored Scratch-Resistant Acrylic Discs

Temperature Range: -40° to 160° F
Tensile Strength: 10,000-11,030 psi (Good)
Impact Strength: 0.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
Hardness: Rockwell M93-M95 (Hard)
For Use Outdoors: Yes

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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Discs

		1/8" Lg.			1/4" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg. Tolerance		Each	Lg. Tolerance		Each
3"	-0.063" to 0.063"	-0.0188" to 0.0188"	0000000	00000	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	0000000	000000
6"	-0.063" to 0.063"	-0.0188" to 0.0188"	0000000	00000	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	0000000	00000
9"	-0.063" to 0.063"	-0.0188" to 0.0188"	0000000	00000	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	0000000	00000
12"	-0.063" to 0.063"	-0.0188" to 0.0188"	0000000	00000	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	0000000	00000

Adhesive-Back Discs

1/8" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Adhesive Type	Adhesive Temperature, °F	Lg. Tolerance		Each
3"	-0.063" to 0.063"	Rubber	-40° to 160°	-0.0188" to 0.0188"	0000000	000000
6"	-0.063" to 0.063"	Rubber	-40° to 160°	-0.0188" to 0.0188"	0000000	00000
9"	-0.063" to 0.063"	Rubber	-40° to 160°	-0.0188" to 0.0188"	0000000	00000
12"	-0.063" to 0.063"	Rubber	-40° to 160°	-0.0188" to 0.0188"	0000000	00000
1/4" Lg.
3"	-0.063" to 0.063"	Rubber	-40° to 160°	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	0000000	00000
6"	-0.063" to 0.063"	Rubber	-40° to 160°	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	0000000	00000
9"	-0.063" to 0.063"	Rubber	-40° to 160°	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	0000000	00000
12"	-0.063" to 0.063"	Rubber	-40° to 160°	-0.0375" to 0.0375"	0000000	00000

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Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Rods and Discs

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Hexagonal Bars

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Tubes

Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Half Rounds

Mirrored Scratch-Resistant Acrylic Discs