Clear Acrylic Plexiglass Rods
TAP Plastics proudly supplies a vast selection of crystal-clear acrylic rods with varying degrees of tolerance to suit a wide range of applications. Acrylic, also known as Plexiglass, is a durable and transparent plastic product that serves as an ideal alternative to standard glass. Acrylic rods are ten times stronger than standard glass, but half the weight. Customer uses include signage, floral arrangements, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, models, aquarium tanks, crafts, and more. Plastic rods are an economical choice that give you excellent value without compromising on optical clarity, dimensional stability, tensile strength, or thermal resistance.
Unlike other materials, our plastic rod can be decorated, drilled, painted, and sawed. Our line of acrylic rod includes diameters that range from 0.0625 to 1 inch. Extrusion lines are minimal, even on the largest size rods we offer. All the clear plastic rod we supply come in six-foot sections, and we can custom-cut at three-foot lengths by special request. If you require a specific length, please make a notation in the comment section at checkout. We will contact you with updated pricing once we receive your order.
ROUND ROD TOLERANCES
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O.D.
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+/-
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1/16" to 1/8"
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.005"
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3/16"
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.007"
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1/4" to 7/16"
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.010"
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1/2"
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.012"
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5/8"
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.015"
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3/4"
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.025"
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7/8" to 1"
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.030"
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Choose Your Preferred Length to Save on Shipping
We offer flexible length options for 6-foot rod, tube, and sheet materials.
To help you avoid costly carrier surcharges, choose the option that works best for your needs:
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Standard 6-Foot Length (Oversize)
Carrier-mandated oversize fee applies due to package dimensions exceeding 48”. This charge is added by UPS/FedEx—not TAP Plastics—and covers manual handling of long items. Only one oversize fee is applied per order. -
Cut at 3-Foot Lengths (No Oversize Fee)
We'll cut your item in half at no additional cost to help you avoid the oversize shipping charge. Perfect for smaller projects or convenient handling. -
Custom Length (Specify in Checkout Comments)
Need specific sizes? Select “Other (specified in comments).”
Custom cutting is available—some requests may incur a labor fee. We’ll contact you with details before processing.
Why the Fee?
UPS and FedEx charge oversize fees for any package longer than 48", including the required 2” padding around the item for safe transport. TAP applies a flat fee to cover this added cost.