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Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Cast Acrylic Tubes

- Color: Clear
- Temperature Range: 0° to 150° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000-11,250 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.3-0.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M94-M100 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: See table
Fabricate containers, tanks, and lenses for light fixtures with these scratch- and UV-resistant cast acrylic tubes. Cast acrylic, which is comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic, is easier to machine than extruded acrylic. This material stands up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate and maintains clarity over time.
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OD | OD Tolerance | ID | Lengths, ft. | Specifications Met | Per Ft. | |
1/8" Wall Thick. | ||||||
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1 1/2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1 3/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2" | ASTM D5436, UL 746C, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 3/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 1/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 1/2" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 3/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 0000000 | 00000 | |
4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 3 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4 1/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4 3/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
5" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
5 1/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
5 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
5 3/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
6" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
7" | -0.065" to 0.065" | 6 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
8" | -0.065" to 0.065" | 7 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
3/16" Wall Thick. | ||||||
1 1/2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 1/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 3/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 5/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 7/8" | ASTM D5436, UL 746C, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2 1/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 3/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2 3/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2 5/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 1/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 2 7/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 1/2" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3 1/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 3/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3 3/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 3 5/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4 1/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 3 7/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 1/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4 3/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 3/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 5/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5 1/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 7/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5 3/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5 3/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
6" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5 5/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
7" | -0.065" to 0.065" | 6 5/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
8" | -0.065" to 0.065" | 7 5/8" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
1/4" Wall Thick. | ||||||
1 1/2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 1 3/4" | ASTM D5436, UL 746C, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
2 3/4" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3" | -0.020" to 0.020" | 2 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 1/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 2 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 1/2" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
3 3/4" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 3 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 3 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
4 1/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 3 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 00000 | |
4 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
4 3/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5 1/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5 3/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
6" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
7" | -0.065" to 0.065" | 6 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
8" | -0.065" to 0.065" | 7 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
3/8" Wall Thick. | ||||||
4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 3 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
4 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 3 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
4 3/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5 1/4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 1/2" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
5 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 4 3/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
6" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 5 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
7" | -0.065" to 0.065" | 6 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 | |
8" | -0.065" to 0.065" | 7 1/4" | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | 00000000 | 000000 |
Clear Scratch- and UV-Resistant Cast Acrylic Rods and Discs

- Color: See table
- Temperature Range: See table
- Tensile Strength: 10,000-11,250 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 0.3-0.4 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell M94-M100 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: Yes
- Specifications Met: See table
Widely used to make sight windows and light fixture lenses, these cast acrylic rods and discs maintain clarity over time. The material is scratch resistant and stands up to outdoor use better than polycarbonate. It maintains clarity over time and won't weaken from exposure to UV, though the pigment in colored acrylic will fade over time when exposed to direct sunlight. Comparable to Lucite and Plexiglas® Acrylic, cast acrylic is easier to machine than extruded acrylic.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Color | Lg., ft. | Per Ft. | |
3/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1/2" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 0000 | |
5/8" | -0.010" to 0.010" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 0000 | |
3/4" | -0.010" to 0.010" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
7/8" | -0.010" to 0.010" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1" | -0.010" to 0.010" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/4" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 1/2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
1 3/4" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
2 1/2" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 | |
3" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 | |
3 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 | |
4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 | |
4 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 | |
5" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 | |
5 1/2" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 | |
6" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 000000 |
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Color | Each | |
2" Lg. | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
3" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
6" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 000000 |
4" Lg. | ||||||
2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
3" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" Lg. | ||||||
2" | -0.015" to 0.015" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 0000000 | 00000 |
3" | -0.030" to 0.030" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 00000 |
4" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" | -0.045" to 0.045" | 0° to 150° | ASTM D5436, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1010, UL 94 HB | Clear | 00000000 | 000000 |