Description
This clear extruded acrylic plastic tube offers a strong, lightweight and visually appealing solution wherever rigid, transparent tubing is required. Produced with a smooth, glossy finish and excellent optical clarity, it provides an ideal alternative to glass while being easier to handle and significantly more impact-resistant.
Available in outer diameters from 45mm to 60mm, with a selection of inner diameter wall thicknesses, this rigid tube is supplied in standard 2000mm lengths. It is commonly used for display units, protective covers, sight glasses, point-of-sale fixtures, model-making, and a wide range of general fabrication and engineering applications.
Product Features
- Clear extruded acrylic tube for excellent visibility and light transmission.
- Outer diameter options from 45mm OD up to 60mm OD to suit different projects.
- Multiple inner diameter choices at 45mm OD: 41mm ID, 39mm ID, 37mm ID, 35mm ID plus additional wall variations.
- Additional size option at 50mm OD x 46mm ID, with more sizes available in the same range.
- Standard 2000mm length for convenient handling, cutting and fabrication.
- Rigid, lightweight construction ideal for structural, decorative and protective uses.
- Supplied in clear colour for maximum transparency and a clean, professional appearance.
Key Features and Benefits
- High optical clarity ensures contents, components or displays remain fully visible from all angles.
- Lightweight yet rigid, providing strength similar to glass at a fraction of the weight for easier installation.
- Good impact resistance helps reduce breakage and improves safety compared with brittle glass tubes.
- Consistent extruded dimensions make cutting, bonding, machining and assembly straightforward and repeatable.
- Excellent weathering and UV resistance allows use in indoor and many sheltered outdoor applications without rapid yellowing.
- Easily cut and fabricated with standard workshop tools, helping reduce fabrication time and costs.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded clear acrylic (PMMA) |
| Outer diameter options | From 45mm OD up to 60mm OD (including 45mm and 50mm OD sizes) |
| Inner diameter options (45mm OD) | 41mm ID, 39mm ID, 37mm ID, 35mm ID, plus additional wall thickness variations |
| Example size | 50mm OD x 46mm ID, with further diameters available in the same range |
| Length | 2000mm standard length |
| Colour / finish | Clear, high-gloss, smooth extruded finish |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This clear extruded acrylic tube is suitable for a wide variety of display, protective and functional roles in commercial, industrial and hobby environments.
- Display and point-of-sale fittings, product showcases and merchandising stands.
- Protective covers, guards and shrouds for machinery or sensitive equipment.
- Sight tubes and visual inspection sections in low-pressure, non-critical systems.
- Model-making, architectural mock-ups and creative design projects.
- Lighting shrouds, decorative columns and retail or exhibition installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this acrylic tube be cut to shorter lengths?
Yes, the tube can be cut down from the standard 2000mm length using suitable tools such as a fine-toothed saw or specialised plastic-cutting equipment. For best results, support the tube during cutting and de-burr the edges afterwards.
Is the tube suitable for outdoor use?
The clear acrylic material offers good resistance to weathering and UV light, making it suitable for many indoor and sheltered outdoor applications. For prolonged exposure to harsh outdoor conditions, performance should be assessed for the specific installation.
Can the tube be used for pressurised fluid systems?
This extruded acrylic tube is primarily intended for display, protective and low-stress applications. Its suitability for pressurised fluid systems depends on factors such as pressure, temperature and chemical compatibility, so it should only be used in such applications after appropriate engineering assessment.
All sizes & prices
11 sizes · prices include VAT · tap a price to select that size
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