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Comparison of extruded, continuous cast and static cast acrylic tubes.

Extruded vs Cast Acrylic Tube

When sourcing acrylic components for your next project it is easy to assume that all PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) tubes are created equal. However, the single most important differentiator in acrylic tube performance - more than brand name, colour, or country of origin - is how it is manufactured.

16 July, 2026
by Team Plastock
Acoustock Contractors and Installers Guide

Acoustock Contractors and Installers Guide

Live commercial fit-outs are unpredictable. Shifting schedules, scope changes and last-minute client decisions mean specified acoustic panels rarely match final installations. Acoustock solves this, providing flexible material solutions built for the fast-moving on-site reality, not just the original specification.

09 July, 2026
by Team Plastock
Choosing the Right Transparent Material

Choosing the Right Transparent Material

Material selection must always begin with the specific application rather than a predetermined material preference. This guide provides a direct head-to-head comparison to help determine exactly when to select acrylic tube over other transparent alternatives.

02 July, 2026
by Team Plastock
Clear acrylic tubes in various diameters and colours

The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Acrylic Tube

Clear acrylic tube, Perspex tube, clear plastic pipe; whatever you call it, this guide covers everything buyers, fabricators, and specifiers need to know. From how it is made to pricing and cost drivers, this is the definitive UK reference for acrylic tube and pipe.

25 June, 2026
by Team Plastock
Metal to Plastic Revolution

Metal to Plastic Revolution

A quiet material science revolution is underway with high-performance polymers rapidly replacing traditional metals across major industries. Discover the five ways high-performance plastics are redefining modern manufacturing.

12 June, 2026
by Team Plastock
Acetal C vs Acetal H

Acetal C vs Acetal H

In industrial applications, engineers typically specify between two variants of Polyoxymethylene: Acetal C (Copolymer) and Acetal H (Homopolymer). Learn why choosing the right polyoxymethylene can be critical.

05 June, 2026
by Team Plastock

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Plastock has extensive experience in all cutting, laser and manufacturing techniques across a huge range of industries and materials using the latest technologies. With expert engineering knowledge and world class equipment, we can help with the design, development, fabrication and installation or your project. No job is too big or too small.

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