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Description
This premium extruded clear acrylic tube is a high-performance engineering plastic designed for demanding applications where strength, clarity and dimensional stability are essential. Manufactured to tight tolerances, it provides a robust, rigid alternative to glass with excellent resistance to mechanical stress and impact.
Ideal for use in engineering projects, display systems, laboratory set-ups and protective covers, this clear acrylic tubing offers outstanding optical clarity and a smooth internal bore. Available in a choice of diameters, wall thicknesses and lengths, it can be easily cut, machined and fabricated to suit a wide range of technical and decorative uses.
Product Features
- Available outside diameters: 5 mm (pack of 24), 7 mm (pack of 9), 12 mm (pack of 13), 15 mm (pack of 11) and 20 mm (pack of 8) to suit different flow and structural requirements.
- Choice of wall thicknesses: 1 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm and 3 mm to balance strength, rigidity and weight for your application.
- Supplied in convenient standard lengths of 1000 mm or 2000 mm for straightforward cutting, fabrication and installation.
- Manufactured from clear extruded acrylic for excellent light transmission and visibility of contents or internal components.
- Smooth internal and external surfaces for reduced flow resistance and a clean, professional appearance.
- Good resistance to mechanical stress, providing durable performance under load and in repeated-use environments.
- Supplied in pack quantities tailored to each diameter, helping you minimise waste and stock the sizes you use most often.
Key Features and Benefits
- High clarity extruded acrylic offers a glass-like appearance while being significantly lighter and more impact resistant than glass.
- Multiple diameter and wall thickness options allow you to match tube strength and internal volume precisely to your design requirements.
- Excellent mechanical stress resistance helps maintain shape and integrity in structural, protective and support applications.
- Easy to cut, drill and machine using standard workshop tools, reducing fabrication time and simplifying custom projects.
- Good weathering and UV resistance compared with many other plastics, making the tube suitable for indoor and many sheltered outdoor uses.
- Non-metallic, corrosion-resistant construction is ideal for use in damp environments, laboratory set-ups and light-duty fluid handling.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Clear extruded acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) |
| Outside diameter options | 5 mm (pack of 24), 7 mm (pack of 9), 12 mm (pack of 13), 15 mm (pack of 11), 20 mm (pack of 8) |
| Wall thickness options | 1 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm |
| Standard lengths | 1000 mm, 2000 mm |
| Colour/finish | Clear, smooth extruded finish |
| Typical service temperature range | Approx. -20 °C to +70 °C (application dependent) |
Applications and Ideal Uses
This clear acrylic tube is suitable for a wide variety of engineering, display and protective applications where clarity, rigidity and reliability are important.
- Protective shrouds, guards and covers for equipment and instrumentation.
- Display stands, point-of-sale features and lighting diffusers.
- Laboratory tubing for demonstration rigs, flow visualisation and non-pressurised set-ups.
- Hobby, model making and prototyping projects requiring lightweight, rigid tube sections.
- Architectural details, decorative features and interior design installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this clear acrylic tube be used for pressurised fluid systems?
The tube is designed for general engineering, display and light-duty fluid handling applications and is not specifically rated for high-pressure systems. If you intend to use it with pressurised fluids, you should carefully assess wall thickness, operating pressure and safety factors, and carry out appropriate testing before use.
How can I cut and machine the acrylic tube without causing cracks?
The tube can be cut using a fine-toothed saw or suitable rotary tool, supporting the tube to prevent vibration. Use slow to moderate cutting speeds, avoid excessive heat build-up, and lightly de-burr the edges after cutting. When drilling or machining, use sharp tools designed for plastics and apply gentle pressure to reduce the risk of cracking.
Is the acrylic tube suitable for outdoor use and exposure to sunlight?
The tube offers good resistance to weathering and UV compared with many general-purpose plastics and can be used in many outdoor or sunlit environments. However, long-term exposure to intense sunlight and harsh conditions may eventually cause some surface crazing or discolouration, so for critical outdoor applications you should review the installation conditions and expected service life.