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Extruded Polycarbonate Rods

Solid polycarbonate rod where acrylic would crack — machine components, impact-loaded fittings and parts that run warm.

Extruded solid round rod; the same sections run in both PMMA and polycarbonate

Specifications

This section is made to your drawing, so the dimensions are yours to set. Send the cross-section, the tolerances that matter and the annual quantity, and we will confirm what we can hold before quoting.

Maximum sizeUp to Ø200 mm
Dimensional toleranceConfirmed per section before you order
Colours and finishesClear, frosted, opal and custom colours
Resin gradesTeijin, Mitsubishi or Wanhua
Minimum order100 m
Tooling costQuoted with your drawing
Sample lead time7 days
Production lead time7–10 days

Options

  • Cut to length
  • Drilling and punching
  • Custom colour matching
  • UV-stabilised compounds
  • Flame-retardant compounds
  • Co-extrusion
  • Secondary assembly
  • OEM and private-label packaging

Applications

  • Machine components and bushings
  • Impact-resistant fittings
  • Industrial fixtures
  • Safety equipment parts
Cut ends of two extruded solid rods
Solid throughout
Rods extruded in flower, star and half-round sections
Custom sections
Extruded rods in six different colours
Custom colours

Frequently asked

Does polycarbonate machine well?

It machines readily but is more prone to stress cracking than acrylic, particularly around drilled holes. Tell us what operations you plan and we will advise on grade and annealing.

Request a quotation

Send the size, quantity and application. If it is a stock size we can usually answer the same day.

Every enquiry answered within 24 hours

Since 2003Extruding in-house
10Extrusion lines
20,000 m²Factory floor
15+Export countries
100 tons / monthMonthly capacity