Introduction
For lighting designers and brand architects who need more than just white light, Jinan Jinbao Plastic Co., Ltd. offers our Color Translucent Acrylic Tube.
While clear tubes show everything and opaque tubes block light, our Translucent Series hits the sweet spot: it is tinted with vibrant pigment (Red, Blue, Yellow, etc.) but retains enough transparency to let light shine through. When illuminated internally with white LEDs, the entire tube glows in rich, saturated color—mimicking the look of neon but with the durability and safety of acrylic. JINBAO can custom match any brand color to ensure your lighting fixture fits your identity.
Key Features
Vibrant Light Diffusion: The tube acts as a colored filter and diffuser in one. It turns standard white LEDs into a glowing bar of Red, Blue, or Amber light without needing expensive colored LEDs.
"Neon" Effect: Ideal for creating safe, unbreakable faux-neon signage and linear architectural accents that are visible day and night.
Custom Opacity Control: We can adjust the "haze" level—from Light Tint (transparent colored glass look) to Heavy Frost (soft matte glow that hides internal components).
UV Color Stability: We use premium UV-stable pigments that are integral to the material (not a coating), ensuring the color won't fade to pastel after years of sun exposure.
Seamless Aesthetics: Available in Cast or Extruded options for a smooth, seamless finish that looks perfect even when unlit.
High Gloss or Matte: Choose a high-gloss surface for a "wet" look or a satin matte finish for a sophisticated, non-glare appearance.
Technical Specifications
Specification | Details |
Material | 100% Virgin PMMA with Translucent Pigments |
Colors | Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Smoke |
Finish | Glossy Translucent or Matte Frosted (Satin) |
Diameter (OD) | 10mm – 500mm (Customizable) |
Wall Thickness | 2mm – 10mm |
Length | Standard 2000mm / Cut to Size |
Light Transmission | 20% - 80% (Depends on color depth) |
Working Temp | -40°C to +80°C |
Certifications | CE, RoHS, REACH |
Applications
Branded Retail Lighting: Glowing columns in corporate colors (e.g., T-Mobile Magenta or Ikea Yellow) for store interiors.
Architectural Accents: Linear building facades and bridge lighting that requires daytime color visibility (unlike clear tubes which look invisible when off).
Signage & Wayfinding: Illuminated colored totems and 3D lettering.
Themed Entertainment: Glowing props and set pieces for casinos, nightclubs, and theme parks.
Why Choose JINBAO PLASTIC?
Pantone Matching: Don't settle for "generic red." Send us your Pantone code, and we will formulate a custom translucent tube to match your brand guidelines exactly (MOQ applies).
Sample Validation: We provide small sample chips or tube sections so you can test them with your specific LED lights to verify the color shift and diffusion before full production.
Precision Fabrication: We can cut, polish, and drill mounting holes, delivering a finished lighting component ready for assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Does the color look the same when the light is off?
A: Yes. Because the pigment is in the plastic, the tube looks colored (e.g., Red) even during the day when the lights are off. When lit, it glows brilliantly.
Q: Can you make a "Smoke" or "Grey" translucent tube?
A: Yes. Translucent Grey (Smoke) is very popular. It looks dark/neutral when off, but allows light to shine through when on, creating a "stealth" lighting effect.
Q: What is the maximum length?
A: Our standard is 2 meters to fit on pallets, but we can extrude up to 6 meters for special projects (requires special shipping arrangements).
Q: Is it suitable for outdoors?
A: Yes. Our colored acrylic is UV stable. It is widely used for outdoor building cladding and illuminated bollards.
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