Technical Specifications
| Material Type | Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) |
| Common Names | Acrylic Rod, Perspex Rod, Plexiglass Rod |
| Colour | Clear (Transparent) |
| Light Transmission | ~92% |
| Density | ~1.18 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ~70 MPa~ |
| Flexural Strength | 110 MPa |
| Working Temperature Range | -40°C to +80°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | ~105°C |
| UV Resistance | Excellent (non-yellowing) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good (poor with solvents) |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent |
Certifications & Downloads
Acrylic Clear Rod
Premium cast acrylic rods with brilliant optical clarity and high impact resistance. Lightweight, UV-stabilised, and weather-resistant, they’re perfect for displays, lighting, model making, and…
Per-piece pricing for off-the-shelf lengths. Need a custom cut or a shorter length? Email us a quote.
Why choose Acrylic Clear Rod?
Acrylic Clear Rods (3 mm – 100 mm Diameter)
Key Features
Applications
Finishing
Our Acrylic Clear Rods are manufactured from premium-grade cast polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), offering outstanding optical clarity and strength. Available in diameters from 3 mm to 100 mm, these rods deliver glass-like transparency with a light transmission of up to 92%, while being half the weight of glass and significantly more impact-resistant.
Diameters: 3 mm – 100 mm
Material: Cast acrylic (PMMA)
Exceptional clarity with brilliant light transmission
Strong, lightweight, and shatter-resistant
UV-stabilised and weather-resistant for long-term durability
Excellent machinability for cutting, drilling, polishing, and bonding
Ideal for point-of-sale displays, architectural detailing, furniture design, lighting features, model making, protective components, and custom fabrication projects.
Edges can be polished for a high-gloss appearance, and rods can be easily thermoformed to suit bespoke design requirements.
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Technical Specifications
| Material Type | Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) |
| Common Names | Acrylic Rod, Perspex Rod, Plexiglass Rod |
| Colour | Clear (Transparent) |
| Light Transmission | ~92% |
| Density | ~1.18 g/cm³ |
| Tensile Strength | ~70 MPa~ |
| Flexural Strength | 110 MPa |
| Working Temperature Range | -40°C to +80°C |
| Vicat Softening Temperature | ~105°C |
| UV Resistance | Excellent (non-yellowing) |
| Chemical Resistance | Good (poor with solvents) |
| Weather Resistance | Excellent |
Certifications & Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
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What you can make with Acrylic Clear Rod
Acrylic Shower Wall Panels
Grout-free acrylic shower wall panels and splashback surrounds for seamless, waterproof bathroom finishes. DIY-friendly cut-to-size panels in clear, colour and tinted options.
Acrylic Light Diffuser Panels
Opal and diffuser acrylic and polycarbonate panels for even LED light spread in troffers, signage, and ceiling installations. Cut-to-size service available.
Acrylic Aquarium Panels
Discover clear cast acrylic panels for custom aquariums, terrariums and reptile enclosures. Learn why cast acrylic beats glass for DIY builds and how to achieve seamless joints with solvent bonding.
Acrylic Splashbacks
Custom acrylic splashback panels cut to size for kitchens, bathrooms, and laundries. Available in any colour, with clean seamless installation and no grout lines.
Acrylic Privacy Screens
Custom acrylic and polycarbonate privacy screens cut to size for balconies, fences, offices, and outdoor living areas. Frosted, tinted, and clear options available Australia-wide.
Amusement Glass
Replacement acrylic panels for arcade, pinball, and vending machines.
Display Cabinets
Clear acrylic tube and sheet display cases for retail and museums.
Acrylic Domes
Thermoformed and machined tube for dome covers and display bubbles.
Guides & articles
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Plastic for Custom Fabrication
This guide helps choose the right plastic by understanding material properties, matching them to applications, ensuring precision, machinability, compliance, and using an online calculator for accurate, custom-cut fabrication.
Read guide →Why Precision Matters: How Cut-to-Size Accuracy and Expert Fabrication Drive Project Success
Precision in plastic fabrication, via accurate cut-to-size methods like CNC router and laser cutting, reduces waste, saves time, and ensures high-quality results. Perspex Online offers expert in-house machining and fast nationwide delivery.
Read guide →Selecting the Best Plastic Sheets for Durability and a Perfect Fit in Your Custom Projects
Guide to selecting durable plastic sheets like acrylic, polycarbonate, and HDPE for custom projects, emphasizing material properties, precise cut-to-size services, custom fabrication, and Australia-wide delivery.
Read guide →Solve Fabrication Headaches with Precision Cut-to-Size Plastics
Perspex Online offers precision cut-to-size plastics with CNC and laser cutting, ensuring perfect fits, reducing waste, speeding project timelines, and providing expert support for trade and DIY fabrication.
Read guide →Top 10 Mistakes Trade and DIY Customers Make When Ordering Plastic-and How to Avoid Them
Avoid common mistakes when ordering cut-to-size plastics by accurately measuring, understanding material properties, communicating clearly with suppliers, using online tools, and consulting experts for project success.
Read guide →Precision Fabrication, Better Results: How Accurate Cut-to-Size Plastics Improve Outcomes for Trade and DIY
Precision cut-to-size plastics from Perspex Online save time, reduce waste, enhance finish quality, and offer versatile solutions for trade and DIY projects, backed by expert support and fast nationwide delivery.
Read guide →Processing Services
Services available for this product
Laser Cutting
Clean, flame-polished edges on acrylic up to 25mm.
Learn moreCNC Routing
Profiling, drilling, and engraving in acrylic sheet.
Learn moreFabrication
Bending, bonding, flame polishing, and assembly.
Learn moreVacuum Forming
3D moulding of acrylic sheet into domes, trays, and covers.
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