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    Compare over 25 types of plastic to find the right material for you.

    Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Round Tubes

    Comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon, these polycarbonate tubes are half the weight of glass and maintain excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. Use them to make instrument gauge covers and display racks.
    Inch
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Round Tubes.
    OD
    ID
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    1 ft.
    Long
    2 ft.
    Long
    3 ft.
    Long
    4 ft.
    Long
    8 ft.
    Long
    1/16" Thick Wall (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance)
    1 3/4"1 5/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8800000000000000000000000000000
     
    1/16" Thick Wall (-0.005" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    3/8"1/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K102————00000
    1/2"3/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K104————00000
    5/8"1/2"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K106————00000
    3/4"5/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K108————00000
    7/8"3/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K109————00000
    1"7/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K202————00000
    1 1/8"1"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K203————00000
    1 1/4"1 1/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K205————00000
    1 1/2"1 3/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K207————00000
    2"1 7/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K27000000000000000000000000
    2 1/4"2 1/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K290000000000000000000000000
    2 1/2"2 3/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K320000000000000000000000000
    3"2 7/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K390000000000000000000000000
    3 1/8"3"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K420000000000000000000000000
     
    1/8" Thick Wall (-0.010" to 0.010" Tolerance)
    1"3/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K201————00000
    1 1/4"1"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K204————00000
    1 1/2"1 1/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K206————00000
    1 3/4"1 1/2"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K250000000000000000000000000
    2"1 3/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K2600000000000000000000000000
    2 1/4"2"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K2800000000000000000000000000
    2 1/2"2 1/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K3100000000000000000000000000
    2 3/4"2 1/2"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K3600000000000000000000000000
    3"2 3/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K3800000000000000000000000000
    3 1/2"3 1/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K4700000000000000000000000000
    4"3 3/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K550000000000000000000000000000
    5"4 3/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K570000000000000000000000000000
    6"5 3/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K5800000000000000000000000000000
    8"7 3/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K5900000000000000000000000000000
     
    1/8" Thick Wall (-0.005" to 0.006" Tolerance)
    3/8"1/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K101————00000
    1/2"1/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K103————00000
    5/8"3/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K105————00000
    4 1/2"4 1/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K560000000000000000000000000000
     
    3/16" Thick Wall (-0.015" to 0.016" Tolerance)
    3"2 5/8"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K370000000000000000000000000000
     
    1/4" Thick Wall (-0.025" to 0.025" Tolerance)
    3/4"1/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K107————00000
    1 3/4"1 1/4"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K2400000000000000000000000000
    3 1/2"3"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K4400000000000000000000000000000
    4"3 1/2"Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K490000000000000000000000000000
     
    Metric
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Round Tubes.
    8 ft. Long
    OD,
    mm
    ID,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    1.000 mm Thick Wall (-0.130 mm to 0.130 mm Tolerance)
    31Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K81600000
    42Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8170000
    53Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8180000
    64Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8190000
    86Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K820000
    97Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8210000
    119Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8220000
    1614Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8230000
     
    1.500 mm Thick Wall (-0.130 mm to 0.130 mm Tolerance)
    74Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8240000
    96Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8250000
     
    2.000 mm Thick Wall (-0.260 mm to 0.260 mm Tolerance)
    62Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8260000
    73Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8270000
    117Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8280000
    139Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K82900000
     
    2.500 mm Thick Wall (-0.260 mm to 0.260 mm Tolerance)
    1510Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K8300000
    2015Extruded-40 to 200UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8585K83100000
     

    Clear Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods

    A lightweight alternative to glass, these polycarbonate rods and discs are often made into sight windows and display racks. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
    Long Rods
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Clear
    3/16"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K42300000
    1/4"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K1250000
    5/16"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K4460000
    3/8"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K1310000
    7/16"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K4510000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		88571K1430000
    5/8"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K310000
    3/4"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K150000
    1"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K1600000
    1 1/8"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K3300000
    1 1/4"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K1700000
    1 3/8"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K3500000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K1800000
    2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 88571K2200000
     
    Gray
    2 1/4"0.000" to 0.030"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K3700000
    2 1/2"0.000" to 0.030"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K3900000
    3"0.000" to 0.030"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K2300000
    4"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K41000000
    5"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K46000000
    6"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 48571K43000000
     
    Short Rods and Discs
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods.
    1" Long
    2" Long
    3" Long
    4" Long
    6" Long
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Each
    Gray
    3"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40 to 240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8508K320000008508K330000008508K340000008508K350000008508K37000000
    4"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40 to 240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8508K42000008508K43000008508K44000008508K45000008508K47000000
    6"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40 to 240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		8508K52000008508K530000008508K540000008508K550000008508K51000000
     

    Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Highly Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rods.
    Use these opaque polycarbonate rods in applications where impact could damage other plastic. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon. It stands up to higher temperatures than ABS, plus it is thermoformable.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Food Industry
    Std.
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
    1/4"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K4100000
    1/2"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K430000
    3/4"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K450000
    1"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K4700000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K4900000
    2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K5300000
    3"0.000" to 0.030"Extruded-40240UL 94 HB
    		FDA Standard
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585485K55000000
     

    Plastic Dowel Pins

    Assemble circuit boards and other electronic parts with dowel pins that insulate against stray current. These pins prevent short circuits and electromagnetic interference (EMI) that can harm performance and cause malfunctions. They’re also lighter than metal pins if you need to reduce weight in prototypes and moving assemblies. Dowel pins are machined to tight tolerances and have a uniform diameter for a snug fit. Since they can be hard to remove, they are best for fixtures that don't need to be adjusted or taken apart frequently.
    Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Dowel Pins. Plastic Dowel Pins.
    Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate—Our most impact-resistant plastic pins, these resist cracking when inserted into tight holes. They are also clear to be less noticeable in your assembly.
    Lg.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Certificate Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate
     
    3/64" Diameter
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A20000000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2010000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2020000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2030000
     
    1/16" Diameter
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2040000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2050000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2060000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2070000
     
    3/32" Diameter
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2080000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A20900000
    5/16"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210ClearMaterial Certificate
    		1092078A21000000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A21100000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A21200000
     
    1/8" Diameter
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A2130000
    3/16"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A21400000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A21500000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A21600000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A21700000
     
    3/16" Diameter
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A21800000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A21900000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A22000000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A22100000
    3/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A22200000
     
    1/4" Diameter
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A22300000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A22400000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A22500000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—1092078A22600000
    3/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—592078A2270000
     
    5/16" Diameter
    1/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—592078A2280000
    1/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—592078A2290000
    3/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—592078A2300000
    1/2"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—592078A2310000
    5/8"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210ClearMaterial Certificate
    		592078A2320000
    3/4"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell R118-40210Clear—592078A2330000
     

    Glass-Filled Polycarbonate Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Glass-Filled Polycarbonate Rods.
    Stronger than standard polycarbonate rods, these glass-filled rods will better maintain their physical properties when thermoforming. Use them for structural applications. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    Black
    1/2"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585665K83000000
    3/4"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585665K8400000
    1"0.000" to 0.002"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 585665K8500000
    1 1/2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 485665K9200000
    2"0.000" to 0.005"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 485665K93000000
    3"0.000" to 0.250"Extruded-40265UL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 485665K94000000
     

    Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rectangular Tubes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Rectangular Tubes.
    Comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon, these polycarbonate tubes are half the weight of glass and maintain excellent impact resistance across a wide temperature range. Use them to make instrument gauge covers and display racks.
    Outside
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Fabrication
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flammability
    Rating
    Choose a Length, ft.
    Per
    Ft.
    1/16" Thick Wall (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    1/2"1/2"Extruded-40 to 200ClearUL 94 HB
    		63161T1100000
    3/4"3/4"Extruded-40 to 200ClearUL 94 HB
    		63161T210000
     
    0.080" Thick Wall (-0.008" to 0.008" Tolerance)
    1"1"Extruded-40 to 200ClearUL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 63161T3100000
    2"2"Extruded-40 to 200ClearUL 94 HB
    		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 63161T4100000
     

    Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Discs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Plastic. Clear Ultra-Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Discs.
    A lightweight alternative to glass, these polycarbonate discs are often made into sight windows and display racks. Polycarbonate is comparable to Lexan, Hyzod, Tuffak, and Makrolon. Discs are cut from sheets for a clear, smooth face.
    Dia.
    Dia. Tolerance
    Lg.
    Fabrication
    Min. Temp.,
    ° F
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Flammability
    Rating
    Each
    Clear
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"1/16"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K77000000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"1/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K7800000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"3/16"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K7900000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"1/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K8100000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"3/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K8200000
    4"-0.125" to 0.125"1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K8300000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"1/16"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K9200000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"1/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K9300000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"3/16"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-2
    		8508K9400000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"1/4"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K9500000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"3/8"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K9600000
    6"-0.125" to 0.125"1/2"Extruded-40180UL 94 V-0
    		8508K9700000
     

    Hot Air Welding Rods

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Air Welding Rods.
    1 lb.
    5 lb.
    Dia.
    Color
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    For Joining Polycarbonate
    1/8"Clear1857889A910000009457889A9110000000
    5/32"Clear1357889A92000006857889A921000000
    3/16"Clear907889A93000004607889A931000000
     
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