About American Acrylic Works
American Acrylic Works is the direct retail channel of US Cast — a family-run cast acrylic mill in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, operating since 1954.
What we sell
American Acrylic Works (AAW) sells certified cast acrylic tubes and rods — direct from the manufacturer. We carry a single material — cell-cast polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) — in two shapes:
- Tubes — 1.500″ to 14.000″ outside diameter, wall thicknesses from 0.125″ to 0.500″
- Rods — 0.250″ to 6.000″ diameter
Standard lengths run up to 96 inches. In-stock sizes ship in 1–2 business days. Made-to-order sizes ship in 5–7 business days.
The material
All of our acrylic is cell-cast — poured into molds and cured slowly, not extruded through a die. Cast acrylic has superior optical clarity (92% light transmission), better chemical resistance, and higher thermal stability than extruded material. It machines cleanly, polishes to a glass-like finish, and won't craze or yellow under UV exposure.
Every piece is certified to ASTM D5436 Type UVA, Finish 1. Every order ships with a certificate of conformance referencing the specific cast batch your material came from. The material is FDA food-contact compliant. See our credentials page for full certification details.
Key properties
| Material | Cell-cast acrylic (PMMA) |
| Light transmission | 92% |
| Density | 1.19 g/cm³ (0.043 lb/in³) |
| Max continuous temp | 180°F (82°C) |
| UV resistance | Inherent — no yellowing |
| Certification | ASTM D5436 Type UVA, Finish 1 |
| FDA compliant | Yes — food-contact safe |
The manufacturer: US Cast
US Cast has been cell-casting acrylic in Pittsgrove, New Jersey since 1954. Three generations of the same family have run the mill. Their customers include medical device manufacturers, museum fabricators, lighting OEMs, and precision machining shops — industries where optical quality, dimensional consistency, and traceable certification are requirements.
American Acrylic Works is US Cast's direct retail channel. When you buy from AAW, you're buying from the manufacturer — not through a distributor. Your material is traceable to its specific cast batch, and you can talk directly to the people who make it.
Who buys from us
- Engineers and designers — prototyping flow visualization, optical assemblies, structural glazing
- Fabricators — building display cases, furniture, signage, lighting fixtures
- Machine shops — turning, milling, and polishing acrylic parts
- Makers and artists — candle molds, art installations, aquarium components
- Purchasing departments — sourcing certified material for production runs
Shipping
We ship via UPS from Pittsgrove, NJ. Flat-rate tiers based on the longest dimension in your order:
| ≤ 24″ | $15 |
| 25–48″ | $35 |
| 49–72″ | $65 |
| 73–96″ | $95 |
Orders over 96″ require a freight quote — email us.
Contact
Email: sales@americanacrylicworks.com
Location: Pittsgrove, NJ, USA