Acrylic Extruded Tube VS. Cast Tube
Q: Acrylic Cast Tube
At present, SMEACRYLIC extruded acrylic tube, which can produce a maximum outer diameter of 250mm, but if you need a larger size, you can consider Cast Tube, the outer diameter can reach 600mm, Thickness 10mm, The length is 1.0~1.2M. The manufacturing process is based on liquid MMA raw material, poured into the tube mold, and formed by the centrifugal principle. The dimensional tolerance is large, the process is long, and one piece can be produced. It is suitable for small-scale production. Better, because the molecular weight is high, it can withstand temperature of about 90 degrees, but there will be fine cloth wheel throw marks on the surface.
Q: Comparison table of Extruded Tube and Cast Tubes
At present, SMEACRYLIC extruded acrylic tube, which can produce a maximum outer diameter of 250mm, but if you need a larger size, you can consider Cast Tube, the outer diameter can reach 600mm, Thickness 10mm, The length is 1.0~1.2M. The manufacturing process is based on liquid MMA raw material, poured into the tube mold, and formed by the centrifugal principle. The dimensional tolerance is large, the process is long, and one piece can be produced. It is suitable for small-scale production. Better, because the molecular weight is high, it can withstand temperature of about 90 degrees, but there will be fine cloth wheel throw marks on the surface.
Q: Comparison table of Extruded Tube and Cast Tubes
| Acrylic Cast Tube | Acrylic Extruded Tube | |
| Manufacturing Operation |
Using liquid MMA raw material, pour it into the tube mold, It is formed by centrifugal principle and has large dimensional tolerance. The production process is long, and one can also be produced, which is suitable for small-scale production. There will be slight cloth wheel throw marks on the surface. |
Extruded from granular PMMA, with small dimensional tolerance, Fast production speed, suitable for mass production, It is normal to have small mold marks on the surface. |
| Tolerance | Large | Small |
| Molecular Weight | High (one million) | Low (a hundred thousand) |
| Physical properties | Good (The molecular weight is high, and the temperature resistance is about 90 degrees) | Not Good (the temperature resistance is about 80°) |
| laser cutting | OK | OK |
| Polishing (cloth wheel) | Good (Higher temperature resistance) | Not very Good |
| Drilled (thick) | Good (Good physical properties, high molecular weight) | Need to drill slowly to avoid overheating (more likely to melt) |
| Production restrictions | 1 pcs can also be produced | Production base quantity required |
Related Applications
Furniture Applications
Acrylic sticks can also serve many creative and practical purposes. Due to the transparency and sturdiness of acrylic rods, it can bring a unique visual effect and modern feel in furniture design. In addition, combining acrylic rods with other materials, such as metal, wood, etc., can also create more rich and diverse design effects. Whether it’s modern, minimalist or otherwise, acrylic rods make a great addition to furniture designs.
LED Light Application
By placing the LED light strip inside the acrylic tube rod, the light will be refracted and reflected multiple times inside the acrylic tube rod, making the light scatter more evenly on the entire surface of the acrylic tube rod, thereby creating a Soft and even lighting effect.
Indoor Lighting Applications
Acrylic tube rods can also be used in interior furniture design, such as hanging lights, chandeliers, etc. The guidance and refraction of light inside the acrylic tube rods can create a unique lighting effect, adding modernity and personalization to the indoor space.
Art Application
Acrylic tube painting is a technique and medium that uses acrylic tubes to create paintings. Acrylic tube painting combines the transparency and color richness of tubes with the expressive power of painting to create unique and attractive artistic effects.
