Clear Scratch and UV-Resistant Acrylic Round Tube
1/16" Wall Thickness, 1/2" OD, 3/8" ID, 6 Feet Long
Tolerance Rating | Standard |
Wall Thickness | 1/16" |
OD | 1/2" |
OD Tolerance | -0.010" to 0.010" |
ID | 3/8" |
ID Tolerance | -0.010" to 0.010" |
Length | 6 ft. |
Length Tolerance | 0" to 1" |
Fabrication | Extruded |
Minimum Temperature | -40° F |
Maximum Temperature | 180° F |
Tensile Strength | 9,195 psi to 11,030 psi |
Impact Strength | 0.04 ft·lbf/in |
Color | Clear |
Flammability Rating | UL 94 HB |
Application | Multipurpose |
Chemical Resistance | |
Excellent | Coolant, Mineral Oil, Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Water |
Moderate | Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Kerosene, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sulfuric Acid, Synthetic Oil, Vegetable Oil |
Not Rated | Diesel Fuel, Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Heating Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Nitric Acid |
Not Recommended | Acetic Acid (White Vinegar), Acetone, Chlorine, Lacquer Solvents, Methanol (Methyl Alcohol), Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) |
Clarity | Clear, Semi-Clear |
Coefficient of Friction | 0.4 |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | 3.0 × 10^-5 /°F to 4.2 × 10^-5 /°F |
Comparable To | Acrylite, Excelon, Optix |
Density | 0.043 lb/in³ |
Dielectric Strength | 400 V/mil |
Environment | Outdoor |
Flexibility | Semi-Rigid |
Flexural Modulus | 430,000 psi to 490,000 psi |
For Use Outdoors | Yes |
For Use With | Coolant, Hydrochloric Acid, Hydrogen Peroxide, Kerosene, Mineral Oil, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda), Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach), Sulfuric Acid, Synthetic Oil, Vegetable Oil, Water |
Hardness | Rockwell M89 to Rockwell M96 |
Hardness Rating | Hard |
Light Transmission | 85% |
Material | Acrylic Plastic |
Performance | Clear, Easy Thermoform, Extra High Strength, Flame Retardant, Highly Electrically Insulating, Low Friction, Scratch Resistant, Thermally Stable, UV Resistant |
Shape | Round Tube |
Texture | Smooth |
Warning Message | Physical and mechanical properties are not guaranteed. They are intended only as a basis for comparison and not for design purposes. |
Water Absorption | 0.3% to 0.4% |
Country of Origin | United States |
DFARS Compliance | Specialty Metals COTS-Exempt |
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | EAR99 |
REACH Compliance | REACH (EC 1907/2006) (06/27/2024, 241 SVHC) Compliant |
RoHS Compliance | RoHS 3 (2015/863/EU) Compliant |
Schedule B Number | 391729.0090 |
U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying | Yes |
Additional Specifications |
When compared to cast acrylic tubes, these extruded acrylic tubes offer nearly the same performance at a fraction of the cost. Use them for sight gauges and protective covers. This scratch- and UV-resistant material stands up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate and maintains clarity over time.
The information in this 3-D model is provided for reference only.