Plastic Rods
Round and shaped plastic rods for machining, fabrication, and industrial applications. Available in various diameters and lengths for machining, fabrication, and industrial applications. Custom cutting and machining services available.
Available Materials
Choose from our range of high-quality plastic rod materials. Each material offers unique properties for different applications.
Acrylic
Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
Acrylic, also known as Plexiglas® or Perspex®, offers excellent optical clarity (92% light transmission) and weather resistance. It's lightweight, easy to fabricate, and available in clear, colored, and specialty finishes.
Key Properties
- Optical clarity
- Excellent weather resistance
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polycarbonate is known for its exceptional impact strength - 250 times stronger than glass. It offers high temperature resistance and can be thermoformed or machined for various applications.
Key Properties
- Impact strength
- High temperature resistance (-40°C to +120°C)
Nylon
Polyamide (PA)
Nylon offers excellent wear resistance, low friction coefficient, and high strength. Ideal for bearings, gears, and mechanical applications.
Key Properties
- High wear resistance
- Low friction coefficient
PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene
PTFE (Teflon®) offers the lowest coefficient of friction of any solid material. Excellent chemical resistance and high temperature stability.
Key Properties
- Lowest coefficient of friction
- Excellent chemical resistance
Custom Machining
Precision CNC machining and cutting services for custom dimensions.
Quality Guaranteed
All rods inspected for diameter tolerance and straightness.
Fast Lead Times
2-3 weeks for standard sizes. Expedited options available.