Acrylic & Perspex Rod
Optical clarity · Fabrication grade
±0.1mm
Precision Tolerance
35+ Years
On The Gold Coast
Full Range
Perspex, HDPE & More
Australia-Wide
Fast Delivery
Holland Plastics stocks the full range of clear acrylic rod — also known as Perspex® rod or plexiglass rod — in round, square and rectangular profiles. Cut to size at our Gold Coast workshop with end-polishing and machining available.
Extruded clear acrylic rod is the everyday choice for retail displays, lighting features, signage stand-offs, props and prototyping. Cast clear acrylic rod has superior optical clarity, is UV stable for external use, and machines and bonds without crazing — ideal for jewellery displays, picture rails, and precision turned parts.
⚙Technical Specifications
Quick Facts
- ✓ Over 35 years experience
- ✓ No minimum order
- ✓ Fast turnaround
- ✓ Australia-wide delivery
Available Rod Sizes
| Profile | Sizes | Standard Length |
|---|---|---|
| Round rod (extruded) | 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50mm diameter | 1 metre |
| Square rod (extruded) | 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25mm | 1 metre |
| Rectangular bar | Various | 1 metre |
| Cast rod (made-to-order) | Custom diameters up to 150mm | Up to 1 metre |
Cut to Size Service
Rod 3mm to 20mm Diameter: supplied in full 1 metre lengths only. Rod 25mm Diameter and over: minimum cut to size is 500mm. End-polishing, drilling, threading and turning available.
Applications
Round Rod vs Square Rod
| Property | Round Rod | Square Rod |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Lighting, props, turning | Furniture, signage, retail |
| Machining | Lathe-friendly | Mill / saw-friendly |
| Optical Effect | Light-piping | Edge-lit clarity |
| Bonding Surface | Limited (point contact) | Excellent (flat faces) |
Frequently Asked Questions
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