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Telescoping Ultra-Strength Lightweight Carbon Fiber Hexagonal Tubes
- Color: Black
- Temperature Range: -65° F to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 120,000-175,000 psi (Excellent)
- Fiber Tensile Stiffness: Standard (33-36 msi)
- Impact Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Not Rated
- For Use Outdoors: No
Fit these lightweight tubes inside each other to create adjustable tubes for structural framing, machinery components, and robotics. Their hex shape prevents these tubes from twisting when they’re inside larger tubes and allows you to mount them to flat surfaces. Carbon fiber is often used in place of aluminum because it weighs less but is almost as rigid. It is known for its use in the aerospace industry where a balance of weight and strength is critical. These tubes reduce wear and stress on motorized parts and increase the life of machinery since they're lightweight.
These tubes have layers that alternate fibers in two directions, so they resist crushing across the tube. This checked carbon fiber is easy to machine—it won’t fray or splinter when cut. It also has the classic carbon-fiber look. The surface is glossy and can be sanded for a matte finish.
Outside | 3 ft. Length | 6 ft. Length | ||||||
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| Width | Width Tolerance | Inside Width | Weave Type | Appearance | Each | Each | ||
0.052" Wall Thick. (-0.012" to 0.012") | ||||||||
| 0.729" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 5/8" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 0.854" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 3/4" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.979" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 7/8" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1.104" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 1" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1.229" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 1 1/8" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1.354" | -0.018" to 0.018" | 1 1/4" | Twill | Checked, Glossy | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Hexagonal Bars
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -350° to 500° F
- Tensile Strength: 2,170-2,800 psi (Poor)
- Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
- Hardness: Durometer 52D-55D (Medium Soft)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: ASTM D1710, ASTM D4894, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1550, UL 94 V-0
Made of PTFE, these hex bars have a naturally slippery surface that prevents sticking. Choose them for their superior chemical resistance and their ability to perform well in extreme temperatures. These easy-to-machine hex bars are also excellent electrical insulators.
Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Acrylic Hexagonal Bars
- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: -40° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 9,195-11,030 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.040 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M89-M96 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: UL 94 HB
Often used for decorative applications, these elongated acrylic hex bars have a flattened appearance. They’re made of extruded acrylic, so they are scratch and UV resistant to maintain clarity over time.
6 ft. Lg. | ||||
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| Wd. | Wd. Tolerance | Ht. | Each | |
| 1" | -0.025" to 0.025" | 5/8" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Wear-Resistant Nylon Hexagonal Bars
- Color: Off-White
- Max. Temperature: 185° F
- Tensile Strength: 11,200-12,300 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.6-1.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R108-R121 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM D5989, ASTM D6779, UL 94 V-2
These nylon 6/6 hex bars are often machined into gears and other high-wear parts. They have a slippery surface that reduces wear caused by friction.