About American Acrylic Works
American Acrylic Works is the direct retail channel of US Cast — a 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. 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