Acrylic hard neon is the most premium type of LED neon available. The light comes from a CNC-milled cast acrylic rod that diffracts the LED light through its entire body, creating a 180-degree glow indistinguishable from vintage glass neon.
Extruded acrylic rod — pushed through a die, internal stress lines reduce optical clarity. 8mm tube. Generic SMD. 120° diffusion — directional, glow drops off at edges. Generic CE driver.
Cast acrylic rod — uniform internal structure, cleaner diffusion. 10mm tube — more visual weight, closer to glass neon. Tier-1 LED (Epistar equiv). 180° diffusion — glow wraps the full face. Named-brand CE driver.
Architectural cast (Plexiglas GS equiv) — highest optical grade. 12mm tube — closest to vintage glass neon. Samsung equiv 5-step MacAdam — no colour shift. 180° full diffusion indistinguishable from glass neon. Precision CNC + UV sealant. Meanwell serialised driver. IP67 IEC cert.
| Spec | Essential | Premium ★ | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Type | Extruded acrylic | Cast acrylic standard | Architectural cast (Plexiglas GS) |
| Tube Diameter | 8mm | 10mm | 12mm |
| LED Chip | Generic SMD | Tier-1 Epistar/equiv | Samsung equiv — 5-step MacAdam |
| Glow Profile | 120° basic — directional | 180° neon-like — all angles | 180° full — identical to glass neon |
| Driver | Generic CE | Named-brand CE | Meanwell or equiv — serialised |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2-year NBCare™ | 2-year NBCare™ |
Solid CNC-milled acrylic rod — LED light diffracts through the body, creating 180° glow mimicking glass neon. Different from flex neon (silicone tube).
Extruded: cheaper, internal stress lines, reduced clarity. Cast: uniform structure, better optics. Architectural cast (Plexiglas GS): highest grade.
8mm: thin, modern. 10mm: commercial standard. 12mm: closest to vintage glass neon in weight and proportion.
120°: directional, drops off at edges. 180°: wraps the full tube face, looks neon-like from every angle.
Colour consistency standard — every LED chip within tight tolerance. No warm/cool patches along tube length.
Essential: indoor only. Premium: sheltered outdoor. Elite: fully outdoor IP67 IEC certified with UV sealant coat.
Yes. All signs are custom-made and shipped tracked to any address in Australia — Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and regional areas. Signs are packed flat with protective backing to prevent damage during transit.
Rod: 15+ years. Generic LEDs: 3–5 yrs. Tier-1: 5–8 yrs. Samsung + Meanwell: 8–12+ years.
